Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Plot Introduction
"Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013) is an American dream adventure film directed by Sam Raimi and produced by Joe Roth. The film is inspired by L. Frank Baum's early 20th-century Oz novels and works as a spiritual prequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, "The Wizard of Oz".

Main Plot
The protagonist of the story is Oscar Diggs, represented by James Franco, who is a small-time magician in a taking a trip circus in Kansas. Due to his philandering nature, he is required to escape in a hot air balloon which is swept away by a tornado to the wonderful Land of Oz. Here he comes across the lovely witch, Theodora. Believing him to be the prophesied wizard who is predestined to end up being the King of Oz, Theodora is quickly attracted to him.

Diggs, drawn in by the prospect of tremendous wealth and power, decides to accompany the pretence of being a wizard. The plot thickens when he meets two other witches, Evanora and Glinda, and learns that the scenario is much more intricate and unsafe than he had initially believed.

Conflicts and Resolution
Evanora, Theodora's older sister who rules the Emerald City, is exposed to be the true wicked witch, while Glinda is the Good Witch who has actually been unjustly gotten rid of. Evanora tricks Theodora into consuming a cursed apple that changes her into the Wicked Witch of the West, monstrous in look and similarly in spirit.

Oz, understanding the situations and deceptiveness, hires the great people and creatures of Oz to combat versus the wicked witches. He develops a deceptive strategy-- utilizing his abilities as an illusionist and creator to develop a giant forecast of his face in the sky, frightening the witches into thinking that he has powerful magic. In the ensuing dispute, Evanora is beat and banished while Theodora escapes on a broomstick, swearing vengeance.

Conclusion
After overcoming the witches, Oz ends up being the Wizard with the assistance of Glinda, assuming leadership in the Emerald City. He keeps the deceptiveness of being an effective wizard to the inhabitants of Oz, however with Glinda, he acknowledges his lack of genuine magic. The motion picture ends with Oz using up the obligation to lead the city with knowledge and generosity, while likewise starting a romantic relationship with Glinda.

Critical Analysis
"Oz the Great and Powerful" is an aesthetically lavish movie with a wholehearted story about a flawed male discovering his better self. The film brilliantly connects to the timeless "The Wizard of Oz", practically setting the stage for the occasions to follow because movie. Beyond its unique effects, the film presents a good blend of humor, action, and sentimentality that usually works well as a family entertainment phenomenon. James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams all bring reliable efficiencies making the characters credible. The movie offers a wonderful journey to the Land of Oz with its extravagant faunae and landscapes, and the journey of self-discovery of the main character makes it a pleasurable and character-driven adventure.

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