Review of Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) by Nicholas M — 07 Sep 2013

Haters gonna hate but...this is better than the original Wizard of Oz.

This review of Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) was written by Nicholas M on 07 Sep 2013.

Oz the Great and Powerful has generally received mixed reviews.

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