The Witches of Oz

Was very surprised with how great the movie turned out and there were a couple of promising actresses in the movie. Thought Noel Thurman (sp?) had a great role. She is obviously talented and imagine she'll be snatched up very soon by larger production companies. I admire new retakes on older movies and thought it was refreshing and unique. I'd like to see more of these type of remakes by this director. He obviously can pick a great cast. I was a bit surprised by some of the poor reviews. This was an entertaining movie. Does anyone have recommendations for other remakes like this? It will be interesting to see where this director goes from here and whether any of his cast develop. I think there's a lot of potential. Will be following this cast.

When I finished watching this, I said aloud, "That was, like, the worst thing I have ever watched in my life." There wasn't even anyone in the room to hear my words, I just needed to audibly vent my disappointment. The script! The acting! The one liners! All awful. I only bought this on a whim (yes, I spent my hard earned money on it) because I trust Christopher Lloyd. Never again, Lloyd, never again. Back To The Future will not give you immunity forever. My least favourite element, and there are plenty to chose from, are the exchanges made between Dorothy and Uncle Henry. Geez, could she look any more meek and demure! Even in the parts when Dorothy was attempting to convey bravery, I still felt the burning urge to punch her in her stupid, pathetic face. Don't watch this drivel. It is a trap. Especially if you love The Wizard Of Oz.

I was expecting garbage and I was surprised. Owing that this movie came out of SyFy's stables, I thought it was going to be a bunch of CGI trash. I was quite wrong. While the acting is not strong at times, I think that is because the writing is a little flat. Some of the Acting is quite hammy at times, and over the top. Sprinkle in a judicious use of munchkins, and other baddies and I guess it balances out. Some of the prop work and costumes are pretty cool. Christopher Lloyds outfit is spot on Steampunk at it's best, as well as The Tin Woodsman prop works. Some of the City EFX, are lacking, as mentioned the lightning is a little lame. I guess all in all though, it was worth a watch, and could be viewed by the kiddies.

I remember the director of The Witches of Oz, Leigh Scott, saying that he was stepping up from the low-budget trash he was used to be making and was going to to surprise everyone with some real quality work. Me and everyone with a brain, are still waiting for it. Because what I just saw was nothing close to what I had expected. The acting was not acceptable. I cannot think of a single actor or actress that didn't overact or underact in this movie. But it's not the bad acting that disappointed me, because I can stand terrible acting so long as I am entertained by the visuals or the story. First lets talk about the visuals, or the lack of them. I am aware that this isn't a high budget summer blockbuster, but I know that if the small amount of money they had was spent on actual talent, the final product would have been much, much better. The special effects here are just terrible. Leigh, if you happen to read this, please look up the movie "Monsters" from 2010. That movie barely had a budget but the effects are still light years from what I just saw in The Witchez of Oz. So director, take note. Now, the script. I know, for a fact, that I can write a better script than this and this is coming from a teenager who has no experience in writing movie scripts what so ever. The dialog between the characters are awkward to say the least and it does not help that the actors and actress does a terrible job already. I'm trying super hard to find stuff about the movie that I liked, mostly because I think that Leigh Scott seems to be a cool guy and I know he checks these boards from time to time, but I am sorry, I cannot find a single thing that I enjoyed. But I can say this; the girl who played Dorthy, Paulie Rojas, was very cute and I sorta liked her. Leigh Scott, you can, and hopefully will, do better than this. I am very disappointed with this movie and I didn't enjoy the experience I had while watching it. Overall rating: two out of ten popcorns.

Modern twist to a classic tale. Very cute. Read all the books and love how they incorporated the head switching. Think that the other reviews were pretty harsh. THis is a very cute twist... can't wait to watch part 2. My daughter is a teen and she is enjoying it two... apparently I have to write ten line to be able to submit this review. This is my first review written but I'm very disappointed in all the critics. It's not a Hollywood blockbuster, but if you like to story then this is a fun twist. I also like how they are incorporating the characters in a simple manner that if you've read the books to your kids they'll understand who they are and be looking to identify the next one. Mind you Return to Oz is kind of a creepy book from what I remember not your average fairy tale.

I can honestly say I watched this with an open mind both parts 1 & 2. It was horrifically acted save for Christopher Llyod as the wizard. The characters fail to make you feel anything for them, the wicked witch of the easts death was rubbish (she sees the house about to drop on her & looks up & says "Oh dear" in a certificate 12 DVD she could have said "oh $**t!"). Toto must be immortal as he was a young dog at the start & continues to look young the entire movie. The guy playing the scarecrow should have been left to burn, all he did was produce crocodile tears when he was threatened. 3 odd hours of my life I'll never get back. If you want to see a good version of OZ I suggest you see WICKED at Londons Apollo Victoria theatre. Not worth wasting £10 on the DVD. Should have just set lite to the tenner. If you have not watched this movie & are a fan of OZ for the love of God avoid it.

This is just so awful I can't even begin to describe it. This is BY FAR worse than Return to Oz, The Tinman, The Wiz and all the other horrendous Oz adaptations I've seen outside the 1939 film. If you are an Oz purist - I suggest staying clear. Cheap budget (I think someone just took some Mortal Kombat arcade animations and shoved them in here), wooden acting, atrocious dialogue and a story that defecates all over the Oz universe. What began as a promising story (picking up where Return to Oz attempted) with Dorothy going about her life in the "real world" thinking that Oz was only a fantasy, turned into a complete farce with Dorothy becoming Uncle Henry's Aunt in one of many ridiculous plot twists. If you want to see your original favourites turn into your worst nightmares, a scarecrow who resembles a man with a paper bag on his head with a crayon face, Dorothy hitting on one of the Hobbits from Lord of The Rings in a Manhattan bar, and the death of Uncle Henry, go ahead... otherwise, AVOID AT ALL COSTS! L. Frank Baum is turning in his grave.

There's so much of Oz that no-one has touched on in TV and Film so I'll admit the idea of this TV Movie excited me - but then all things Oz do! I hate to say it but there was so much that disappointed me! I should point out that a majority of the cast were actually excellent with the poor script they were given. Unfortunately the one person that had to carry it all simply couldn't. Dorothy was so pathetic and wooden I honestly didn't care whether she lived or died and that's a first for me. At times where she should have been visibly upset she had nothing. While Dorothy was spunky and strong-willed this Dorothy would have crumbled at the slightest push. Really disappointing. Glinda was underused but I doubt that was a bad thing... Christopher Lloyd can do no wrong with any part he is given and was criminally underused. Frick and Frack were entertaining and looked like they enjoyed themselves in spite of the whole production. Effects were horrible and used mostly off screen, shots and camera work itself incredibly shoddy and, worst of all, when a scene could have been done in 10 seconds to keep a pace to the whole production it was drawn out to at least 30... and that's a long time when you're screaming at the TV to just get to the point! It feels like this was pieced together with no forethought at all, a real shame when they could have had so much more, pulled strands together and made a wonderful piece of television. Recast Dorothy, add more back story and original Oz, fix the camera work and keep the pace. But then it's a little late now isn't it?