Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

To me, this movie is perfection.

An Exercise In Nonsense

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

One of the best Disney feature films I saw so far. It's not on par with Pirates franchise or Lone Ranger, but it could not possibly be because it's completely kids-friendly. No one dies, there's no jokes inadequate for kids, it's tame fairy-tale, but it's beautifully written, designed and filmed and in the given limits it's the very best Disney movie I saw. I'm not sure, but I suppose that story is prequel to classic Wizard of Oz tale. Nothing here is superb, but there's no flaws either and I warmly recommend it to all fairy-tale and/or Mila Kunis fans.8/10

First off, this movie has loads of potential. Sam Raimi, known for his horror films, took a step out of his comfort zone in directing this movie and did very well. His presentation of the aesthetics of Oz is beautiful and what keeps the viewer watching. Michelle Williams is a delight and bright spot of the film's cast. While Rachel Weisz doesn't give you chills, she is serviceable as Evanora. All other supporting cast members fit quite well and make for what could have been a great movie. But then some other casting choices were made...I'm not sure if the producers thought having a "young, cool" actor and actress would help them target a wider range of moviegoers but whatever they were hoping for failed miserably. James Franco and Mila Kunis are plain awful. Franco is either high the entire film or is simply a frighteningly bad actor. Everything he does is awkward, forced and painful to watch. Kunis' attempt to be "evil" is hilarious and the only thing that stops you from laughing is when she screams, as it sounds like an old blender tossed in a wood chipper and causes your ears to hurt. Nothing she does comes off as wicked in the least and the script doesn't help. Maybe if they had better lines Franco and Kunis could seem interesting but their acting abilities leave much to be desired. Supposedly, Robert Downey Jr passed on the role of Oz and though he made the right choice given the script, he would've been so much better at bringing the lovable con-man to life. The climactic scene near the end is pretty exciting as you think you may enjoy how the film wraps up. Psych! James and Mila have to act again. Ending ruined.

James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams star in Sam Raimi's 2013 fantasy adaptation of L. Frank Baum's books. This begins in early 1900's Kansas and Franco (Spider-Man) plays Oscar aka Oz, a small-time, circus/carnival magician who is taken to magical kingdom, Oz after being caught in a tornado where he meets new friends and sees bizarre things. After meeting attractive witches, Theodora (Kunis), Evanora (Weisz) and Glinda (Williams), he finds himself in a battle of good & evil testing his magic abilities and proving himself as a powerful wizard for the people of Oz. This is sort of a prequel to the 1939 classic, "The Wizard of Oz" and it's not bad. The cast is OK, there's beautiful visuals and Danny Elfman's score is excellent as usual. Bruce Campbell & Ted Raimi also appear briefly and I recommend giving this a try at least once.

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a great movie. But have to say this prequel is better. This movie has a great story line. 6.4 is underrating this great movie. This movie has great acting. It also has great story line. It scary at times. The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a good movie. But it is not scary. The Wizard of Oz (1914) is better. This is a great movie. See this movie. This movie has great special effects. The Wizard of Oz (1910) is better. But still this is a great movie. It is one of the best fantasy films of this decade. This movie is a must see. Great movie great movie great movie great movie great movie. This movie is a must see. It is a little underrated. It is a great fantasy film.