I grew up on the original Wizard of Oz, like all of us , and my people are even referred to as “Friends of Dorothy.” You’ll have to leave a comment if you need that explained!
As an adult I got my hands on the book called “Wicked” and absolutely fell in love with this different interpretation. This movie also takes the events we thought we knew about and takes them to the next level:
Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard but into a better man as well.”
I look forward to this new interpretation!
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I can’t wait either! Love the trailors!!
WOW! This should be very interesting to watch. I loved the original and this one is sure to be very good from looking at the trailer.
I can not wait to see this movie! It has a very good story line that has James Franco who I believe is going to be really good in this movie!
From one friend of Dorothy to another this is one film I definitely plan on taking Matthew to see in 2013! I dont get to go to the movies often but this is a must!
I CAN’T wait!