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The stars in "Oz the Great and Powerful" include James Franco and Michelle Williams. | Disney Enterprises photo
James Franco (left) plays the title character in "Oz the Great and Powerful," which also features the character of Finley (voiced by Zach Braff). | Disney Enterprises photo
"Oz the Great and Powerful" is an action-adventure fantasy that is new to the big screen. | Disney Enterprises photo
"Oz the Great and Powerful" offers a new cinematic take on the world of "The Wizard of Oz." | Disney Enterprises photo
James Franco (left) leads the cast of "Oz the Great and Powerful," which was directed by Sam Raimi. | Disney Enterprises photo
The character of China Girl (left) is voiced by Joey King in "Oz the Great and Powerful," which features James Franco in the title role. | Disney Enterprises photo
★★ “Oz the Great and Powerful” aims for nostalgia in viewers who grew up on “The Wizard of Oz” and still hold the classic dear while simultaneously enchanting a younger audience. The film never really accomplishes either successfully. A prequel to the groundbreaking 1939 film, …