Oz: The Great & Powerful

First of all, if you are planning to take any small children to see this movie - DON'T!!  Even in my adult age I screamed, closed my eyes and was slightly terrified - but then it doesn't take too much for me to do that.  But this is not a movie for little kids.

Now in saying that, if you want color, you want enjoyment, laughter (at times) and just plain entertainment then as an adult go see this movie. It begins the same way as the original movie in black and white and then James Franco, a marvellous Oz: The Great & Powerful, gets carried away to the magical land of Oz. Here the 3D color comes in. I was mesmerized by the colors portrayed in this movie. Sometimes to the point of watching the flowers or the jewels unfolding before me and not the actors. James Franco is great in this role. His devilish grin, yet somehow pure heart shows through. Rachel Weisz and Mila Kuntis as the wicked witches do a wonderful job, especially when Mila is all green and nasty. Michelle Williams as Glenda the good witch is her usual 'nice' self.  I totally loved the china doll and the flying monkey. The flying monkey gives the comic relief to what sometimes gets quite tense. 

We all know the story of Oz, how the wicked witch has to be done in, and although it has been years since I've since Dorothy and her red shoes, the story is different although basically the same. Oz makes a wonderful fairy tale come true before your eyes.  Good over evil, isn't that we all want. The bad guy made good, the good witch getting the kingdom (and the man). What more could one want. Oh yes, the gold and jewels. Everyone's fantasy made real in 3D.  Was it worth seeing. Oh yes....even if only to enjoy the wonderful colors.
3 1/2 out of 5.