Comments on: Movie Review: OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:46:32 +0000

There are some scenes that may be too intense for your kids. The flying baboons are mean. I’d recommend 8 and older, but I’m being conservative. I don’t like seeing traumatized, crying kids in the theater!

By: Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:25:12 +0000

I’m actually one of those ones that grew up on the original and still love it. I don’t watch it ritualistically, but I’m excited about sharing it as well as this new addition with my kiddos. I feel like maybe the marketing for it was a bit over-the-top, but I guess they wanted to get it out there. Who knows? Still I’m excited it was even “just ok” because hopefully that means it will at least be a fun getaway. Great review! 🙂

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:53:15 +0000

If there are snacks and good company present, I wouldn’t care much what’s on screen!

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:51:43 +0000

I also know several people who watch it as a ritual at least once a year, which can be fun. I just don’t rewatch a lot of things. Except the original STAR WARS trilogy.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:42:39 +0000

I first saw it when I was very young and thought it was weird. Saw it when I was older and it became less confusing but I still didn’t love it.

By: Eirego

Eirego — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:32:47 +0000

I am on the sam page as both Jenn and Jann. Seen it (and It’s A Wonderful Life) way too many times. Still tradition is fun, especially if you have one of your nieces or nephews with you and a big bowl of popcorn.

From the trailer and clips I have seen on talkshows, I was pretty sure this was going to be a miss for me. You are so right about Franco. He needs to let his freak flag fly to be watchable.

By: Jann

Jann — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:38:21 +0000

I’ve seen the original WAAAYYYY too many times; hubby is of the school that requires a showing each Sunday before Thanksgiving (when it aired when we were kids – I usually opt out). The trailers for this have left me cold. Thanks for backing up my instinct.

By: jenn aka the picky girl

jenn aka the picky girl — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:57:10 +0000

That’s kind of what I expected with this one. I actually really dislike the original movie, which I know is sacrilege to some, but to me, it’s only ok. So this isn’t one I’ll rush to see, but I am curious to see how everything plays out. Thanks for the review!