SnoopyStyle
A grown-up Dorothy Gale is a successful children's book author from Kansas. She travels to New York to develop her Oz books and she soon discovers that Oz is a real place. She and several of the Oz characters have been deposited into the real world and forgotten their origins. The Witches and Princess Langwidere are after the key to the Book of Bini Aru which holds the Changing Word that created Oz.This is almost three hours of a modern revision of the Wizard of Oz. The premise could be interesting but this is an utter mess. There is the confused exposition to lay down the groundwork at the beginning. The main actors are bland. There are a few bigger actors slumming it here. It's a grind of confusing characters, unnecessary turns, and second-rate CGI. The ambition simply outstrips the abilities.
pattyb-422-172574
Love this movie!! I must say that I really enjoyed it!!I wasn't sure if this movie would appeal to me being that I am truly a horror fan and do not typically watch movies that would be considered a "kids movie" but I have to say after watching it, I was very impressed in many ways. I found the storyline to be very interesting and fun!!!! The cast was amazing and they did a tremendous job. The graphics and effects were very well done even as a small budget film and deserve recognition. This movie is fun and entertaining for ALL age groups. It is a wonderful family movie that can be enjoyed over and over. All the actors did an amazing job at drawing you in and making you believe they were truly those characters. Some of the actors in this movie you may not recognize but can truly put some "big name" actors to shame. I consider this one to be one of the top family movies and will be enjoyed by all that watch it.
Dylan Greenberg
I am a huge fan of the original L. Frank Baum books, and this movie admittedly does not follow the source material very well. The movie has many effects, which are low budget, but very imaginative, and it is clear real effort has been put in. The cinematography, art direction, lighting, and score are all beautiful. To all the people complaining about how the book doesn't follow the original books, just try to suspend your disbelief! The story is still very strong, and the 3 hours gives time for both character development and action/special effects. I personally love the acting, even though it is at times cartoonish. Oz itself is a fantasy, so the acting should not be as subtle as a different, darker film. Most of the actors are relatively new, and hopefully this will lead to new and exciting opportunities for all involved, including famed B-movie director Leigh Scott.
