Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Lamplight Review
    • Movie Reviews
    • TV Reviews
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • About Us
    • Live Music
    The Lamplight Review
    You are at:Home»Movie Reviews»REVIEW: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ seamlessly merges nostalgia and originality.
    Movie Reviews

    REVIEW: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ seamlessly merges nostalgia and originality.

    By Brent HankinsMarch 7, 2013Updated:March 5, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Email

    OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

    The Movie: It’s been more than 70 years since Dorothy and pals skipped down the yellow brick road to find the wizard – but how did the wizard get to Oz in the first place? That’s precisely the question director Sam Raimi seeks to answer in Oz the Great and Powerful, a prequel of sorts that tells the story of a carnival magician (James Franco) who finds himself swept away to a mystical land and mistaken for its long-awaited savior.

    Expect plenty of cleverly veiled references to MGM’s classic as Raimi and company pay homage to The Wizard of Oz, even employing the same technique of casting performers in multiple roles. Franco is serviceable in the lad, but the true stars are voice actors Zach Braff and Joey King, who imbue their digital characters with a startling amount of humanity. Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams also deserve honorable mention as a trio of witches, one of whom is harboring a dark secret.

    oz review 02

    • The Good: Stunning visuals. Excellent use of 3D. Consistently fun.
    • The Bad: Plot “twist” not really a surprise. Leading role could have been cast better.
    • The Verdict: Breathtakingly beautiful and heartwarmingly nostalgic, Oz the Great and Powerful crafts an enjoyable new tale while invoking the same sense of wonder and mysticism as the original.
    brent hankins reviews james franco joey king michelle williams mila kunis oz the great and powerful rachel weisz sam raimi zach braff
    Share. Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleBLU-RAY REVIEW: ‘Wreck-it Ralph’
    Next Article REVIEW – Don’t answer ‘The Call,’ just let it go to voicemail.

    Related Posts

    Movie Review: ‘Thunderbolts*’

    May 2, 2025

    Movie Review: ‘Yadang: The Snitch’

    May 1, 2025

    Movie Review: ‘Havoc’

    April 25, 2025
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Follow Us
    • Facebook 2.2K
    • Twitter 1.2K
    • Instagram 139
    • YouTube
    Sponsors
    Latest Posts

    Movie Review: ‘Thunderbolts*’

    May 2, 2025

    Movie Review: ‘Yadang: The Snitch’

    May 1, 2025

    Movie Review: ‘Havoc’

    April 25, 2025

    TV Review: ‘Andor’ Season 2

    April 21, 2025

    Movie Review: ‘Drop’

    April 10, 2025
    Sponsors
    Copyright © 2025 The Lamplight Review.
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.