Disneys fantastical adventure oz the great and powerful, directed by sam. Just about anyone could have made oz the great and powerful, a mostly bythenumbers prequel to victor flemings classic 1939 adaptation of frank l. A prequel to the wonderful wizard of oz that tells how oscar diggs james franco, a smalltime circus magician with dubious ethics, transforms himself. Oz the great and powerful 20 cast 180 james franco. When oscar diggs james franco, a smalltime circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty kansas to the vibrant land of o. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuityand even a bit of wizardryoscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard of. Oz the great and powerful isnt the only film opening wide next weekend, but it is the only film with a shot at top spot. Overall, oz the great and powerful does an interesting job with the story of oz and has entertaining elements.
James franco, mila kunis, rachel weisz and michelle williams star in director sam raimis fantasy adventure, set before the. Oz the great and powerful full trailer official disney. As such, it is the target film for this weeks box office prediction contest. Fast forward ten years, and now disney is doing the opposite and trying to make a feature film an elaborately lush, often cheesy and nauseating rollercoaster type film in the form of oz the great and powerful. Oz the great and powerful opens in the familiar black and white landscape of early 1900s kansas. He uses his charm, wit, and ingenuity to deceive others, typically acts only upon his best interest, and. Get oz the great and powerful dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Will oz contribute to the box office slump that has plagued virtually all of 20 s releases so far or will it start a strong new year for disney as the studios first new inhouse production to open in four months. See the full list of oz the great and powerful cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
Bill cobbs, james franco, joey king, mila kunis, michelle williams, zach braff, rachel weisz, sam raimi, joe roth. Oz the great and powerful by sam raimi james franco, mila. In 1905, in kansas, the smalltime circus magician oscar oz diggs james franco is a weak, greedy, selfish and womanizer conman without character. Intrada and walt disney records announce the release of danny elfmans score to oz. A little overthetop when the situation calls for it, he also shows surprising depth in some scenes. Oz the great and powerful dvd release date june 11, 20. In 1905 kansas, oscar diggs is a magician and con artist in a traveling circus. Oz the great and powerful is director sam raimis prequel to the wizard of oz. A lace tshirt diy inspired by the movie, oz the great and powerful. James franco mila kunis rachel weisz 20 a shady circus magician james franco crashes. The arrival of oz couldnt have been written any better. Oz the great and powerful 20 when shady circus magician oscar diggs james franco is hurled away from kansas into the wonderful land of oz, he thinks that fame and fortune are his for the taking. Oz the great and powerful 20 financial information. Oz the great and powerful begins in kansas in 1905 as selfabsorbed, womanizing traveling magician.
Nov 15, 2012 putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuityand even a bit of wizardryoscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard of oz but into a better man as well. When shady circus magician oscar diggs james franco is hurled away from kansas into the wonderful land of oz, he thinks that fame and fortune are his for the taking. After his work on big budget films like spiderman, it seemed like an easy choice for raimi to be the one behind oz. The movie itself was a curious blend of animation, cgi, and liveaction performances. In oz the great and powerful, oscar diggsjames franco, a stage magician of little ability, makes a stunning escape just in front of a rampaging mob in kansas in 1905 in a balloon. Now disney is back with oz the great and powerful, which is kind of like a spiritual sequel to alice a 3d movie set in a familiar fantasy world that seems to demand to be seen on the big screen. Frank baums 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz, and also an unofficial prequel to the 1939 film the wizard of oz, is about a smalltime magician, oscar diggswizard of oz, who arrives in an enchanted land and is expected to save it from the wicked witches. In the year 1905, traveling magician and womanizer oscar diggs james franco, who just happens to go by the nickname of oz, performs his. The full trailer for disneys fantastical adventure oz the great and powerful starring james franco, mila kunis, rachel weisz, michelle williams and zach braff. Director sam raimi pays homage to the original black and white. Rich in themes, energy, magic, and mystery, the score features elfmans trademark style, including the striking use of. A frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical. Oz the great and powerful, which is a prequel to l.
Oscar diggs james franco, a charming magician nicknamed oz, charms a pretty country girl with an obviously fake story about his. How to sew lace to a tshirt, tutorial on the polka dot chair. This movie had a pretty good story line and kept my interest most of the time. Oz the great and powerful 20 bloopers outtakes gag reel duration. Mike billington author of murder in the rainy seasontop contributor. Im really not a james franco fan but tolerated his acting for this movie.
All the visual spectacle is on the bluray, with great visuals and engaging audio, but that doesnt make up for the somewhat weak attempt making the wizards journey one of redemption. For sheer visual splendor, oz the great and powerful is hard to beat. Oz the great and powerful 20 plot summary 5 a frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical land called oz, where he will have to fulfill a prophecy to become the king, and release the land from the wicked witches using his great but fake powers. When oscar is launched from kansas to the beautiful land of oz, he thinks that he has hit the. When a tornado blasts him to the bizarre and distant land of oz he finds himself heralded as the wizard who is foretold to save the oppressed inhabitants. Elfman composed a score as colorful and adventurous as oz itself. Overcrowding aside, the cast of oz the great and powerful all perform admirably, even if franco does flash his smarmy smile a few too many times for comfort. Oz the great and powerful complete broll 20 james franco movie hd duration. Oscar diggs, a smalltime circus illusionist and conartist, is whisked from kansas to the land of oz where the inhabitants assume hes the great wizard of prophecy, there.
Dorothys return is a 20 americanindian 3d computeranimated musical fantasy film that is loosely based on the 1989 book dorothy of oz by l. A shady circus magician thinks hes hit the jackpot when hes cast into the magical land of oz. This new vision of the land of oz is an imaginative mix of liveaction and cgi that pays homage to the iconic images and timeless sense of wonder in the classic the wizard of oz without being too deferential. As does franco, who shows us a man of his time 1905, a charlatan secretly obsessed with truelife wizards harry houdini and thomas edison. The great and powerful bluray and dvd debut june 11th may 1, 20. Oz the great and powerful is a 20 american fantasy adventure film directed by sam raimi. Oscar is a selfish and greedy con artist who aspires to be great. It is a prequel to baums 1900 introductory novel the wonderful wizard of oz, and indirectly to the 1939 mgm film, the wizard of oz. Refashion embellished lace tshirt i would have resewn the seams with lace inside, added lace trim to sleeves, and sewn the ribbon belt onto the shirt. Oz the great and powerful 20 cast and crew moviefone. The circus strongman learns oscar has flirted with his wife and. The great and powerful on bluray 3d was an excellent 3d movie. Rent oz the great and powerful 20 starring james franco and mila kunis on dvd and bluray. Oz the great and powerful is a 20 american fantasy adventure film directed by sam raimi, based on the oz novels l.
Its familiar enough to be comfortable but not so familiar that it feels worn and repetitive. Oz the great and powerful movie clip theodoras transformation 20 mila kunis movie hd duration. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for oz the great and powerful. Even before the hotair balloon of carnival magician oscar oz diggs james franco gets swept up in a tornado and hurled to the technicolor land of oz, the sepia tones of kansas have a lush, almost velvety texture. A frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical land called oz, where he will have to fulfill a prophecy to become the king, and release the land from the wicked witches using his great but fake powers. Oscar zoroaster phadrig isaac norman henkle emmannuel ambroise diggs also known as the wizard of oz and, during his reign, as oz, the great and terrible or the great and powerful oz is a fictional character in the land of oz created by american author l. Oscar diggs, a smalltime circus illusionist and conartist, is whisked from kansas to the land of oz where the inhabitants assume hes the great wizard of prophecy, there to save oz from the clutches of evil. Some of the surprises in oz the great and powerful, the. The great and powerful on dvd june 11, 20 starring james franco, mila kunis, michelle williams, rachel weisz. Watch oz the great and powerful online stream full movie. The great and powerful opening title sequence mar 21, 20.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Frank baums early 20th century oz novels and set 20 years before the events of the original 1900 novel, the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film the wizard of oz. If it were not in the shadow of the wizard of oz, it may be a more widely applauded film. I really enjoyed this movie of oz the great and powerful. The great and powerful is a fun, but ultimately flat, look at how the wizard came to oz, and the wicked witch of the west came to be. The great and powerful wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Oscar diggs is a magician for the circus with questionable morals. Oz the great and powerful a smalltime circus magician dreams of being a great man. I cant wait to see it again because it really is one of the best 3d movies ive seen and i have seen a lot. Considering that oz the great and powerful hits a notable lull in the second act, its surprising this wasnt addressed in the early stages of development. Oscar diggs, a smalltime circus illusionist and conartist, is whisked from kansas to the land of oz where he the inhabitants assume hes the great wizard of prophecy, there to save oz from the clutches of evil. Oscar diggs, typically referred to as the wizard of oz, is the protagonist of the 20 disney film oz the great and powerful. After his work on big budget films like spiderman, it seemed like an easy choice for raimi to be the one behind oz and for the most part, it works. Oz the great and powerful is a 20 american fantasy adventure film directed by sam raimi and written by david lindsayabaire and mitchell kapner from a story by kapner.
A little over the top when the situation calls for it, he also shows surprising depth in some scenes. Emerald city resident uncredited angela ann palermo. A frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical land called oz, where he will have to fulfill a prophecy to become the king, and release the land from the wicked witches using his. Oz the great and powerful opens in the familiar blackandwhite landscape of early 1900s kansas. Oz the great and powerful parental guide is this movie. That said, i thought he did well in oz the great and powerful as a shady, secondrate carnival magician who suddenly finds himself in a fantastical situation. But just like any other roller coaster, oz the great and powerful does have its fun and amusing moments. A shady circus magician james franco crashes his balloon in the magical land of oz, where he encounters three beautiful witches mila kunis, rachel weisz, michelle williams and becomes a reluctant leader in an epic battle of good vs.
The fact that this new oz was directed by sam raimi, maker of superhero adventures and horror pictures from darkman to spiderman, the evil dead to army of darkness, is almost incidental. Oz the great and powerful 20 the movie database tmdb. Rent oz the great and powerful 20 on dvd and bluray. Mar 11, 20 just about anyone could have made oz the great and powerful, a mostly by the numbers prequel to victor flemings classic 1939 adaptation of frank l.
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