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The first of two Oz-themed films out of the gate. This may be the most visually stylish, but can it be the best?

Oz the Great and Powerful

Plot Summary: Taking the story of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz and looking at it from a reverse perspective of the snake oil salesman sent to Oz wher he would become The Great and Powerful Oz.
Release Date: March 8, 2013

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Trailer

Rating: A-
Commentary: It’s a gorgeous and detailed design that captures the creativity, imagination and design excellence of the film.
Rating: B
Commentary: I’m frustrated that they would gimmick the black-and-white-to-color transition of the original movie. It seems like a cheap tactic. On top of that, James Franco’s performance seems sadly wooden and unmagicaly; however, the rest of the trailer is exciting and filled with visual splendor that should easily make it a hit.
Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
Oscar Chances: The film is certain to be considered for Art Direction, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Visual Effects plus the chance of nominations for Original Score and Original Song exist along with mentions in Cinematography.

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