The computer imagery was lovely. The Wizard was very nice to look at (Lady Revel pauses to fan herself)...but for those in the know....the Wizard was in his fifties, fat and balding when he came to Oz. Certainly not the lead in a romantic story. And the Baum version of the Wizard was not a bumbling con man with a heart of gold, he was a bumbling con man who did some nasty things to become the ruler of Oz. *sigh*
And the romance? Oh, no. So not a possibility. I feel dirty. It is ok for children, it was just a kiss. But....the two involved? Never this side of hell.
If you need a family getaway....and are not picky about details....I recommend this film. There are some scary parts, but the children in the theatre were not scared terribly, more surprised, I think. The age range of children in the audience....well let us just say there were children as young as 4.
If you are a purist....stay away, far away. But, if you know about Oz, you have probably already gone to see it, just as I did. Sorry I was too late to stop you.
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