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How many of you have been to see Oz the Great and Powerful in theaters? How many of you own the movie? What was your favorite part? The one thing I have heard more than anything else is that everyone has fallen head over heels in love with Finley. He is just an adorable monkey — don’t you think?
Now — I’m excited to share with you how you can get your very own Finley of your own. Keep reading to find out!
Wal Mart Movie Center
Walmart Moviecenter and T-Mobile are having a special promotion to celebrate the release of Oz the Great and Powerful. In this sweepstakes, which is exclusive only to 5 Minutes for Mom readers, we are giving away a plush Finley from the new movie, along with the original Wizard of Oz on Blu-Ray. To round out the prize, we are also giving away a $100 Walmart gift card and a set of Moviecenter shirts.
About Oz the Great and Powerful
In Oz, nothing is what it seems.
Oscar Diggs, a less than honorable circus magician, suddenly finds himself whisked from Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. Mistaken for the magical wizard the people of Oz have been waiting for, Oscar thinks he has found an easy road to fame and fortune. But, upon meeting three witches, Theodora, Evanora, and Glinda, he soon learns otherwise. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems Oz and its inhabitants are facing, Oscar must figure out who is good and who is evil. Then, he can use his skills of magical arts and illusion to help save Oz. In the process, he can also transform himself into not only the great and powerful Wizard of Oz, but also a better man.
Oz the Great and Powerful is rated PG for sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language. Stars include James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams.
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Visit Walmart Moviecenter where you will find three clips from Oz the Great and PowerfulĀ —Ā there is the official movie trailer, a scene from the movie, and behind the scenes interviews with the cast. Check them out and come back to leave a comment below telling your favorite part of the trailer or other clips.
Jennifer says
I loved the original Judy Garlands Wizard of Oz and I was a little sceptical of a prequel however after watching Oz the Great and Powerful for the first time on Blu Ray 3d last night I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, the cinematography was magically beautiful and I found Michele Williams performance of Glinda very heartwarming but winners of the cute awards has to go to Finley and China Doll who were equally engaging. The scenes I loved the most are when Oz stumbles across China Doll and magically glues her back together and then tries to send her on her way towards the Emerald City but she wasn’t having any of it!
Jamie Brigham says
I love the inside of the tornado and the hot air balloon flying, bwhahaha I love the talking flying Monkey.
Georgia Beckman says
I have not seen the movie yet & I’m just dying too. I agree, that monkey is one adorable little guy! My favorite part of the trailer was the scene with all of the gold everywhere! I used to have a recurring dream similar to that exact scene when I was a child!
tina reynolds says
I like the part where they are making a plan too cute
natasha says
I like when he first meets the girl and the colors are gorgeous!
Noreen says
I love the floating with bubbles
Natalia says
I like the part when the witch comes out the fire
Cori Westphal says
The ‘bananas’ scene is absolutely the best. I don’t think they could’ve gotten Finley’s expressions any better! Hilarious!
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Madonna says
I just love the monkey
michele p says
I liked the clip that showed how he arrived in Oz, the talking bellhop monkey, how he traveled in a bubble and of course the treasure of Oz that is his if he defeats the wicked witch that is!
Michelle Tucker says
I like the bananas clip. Also in the trailer, where the monkey sneezed on the plans.
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JR Frugalmom says
I liked the flying monkey the most.
Paula Rowell says
Finley and the bubbles
Laura Jacobson says
Oh I loved when James Franco and the monkey were walking the yellow brick road! I have been a huge James Franco fan since General Hospital…so its so neat to see him in this role!
Linda says
I loved the monkey
kat says
I like all the different creatures.
Prasert says
I love the black and white
Holly Messana says
I love the fact that the sets were made and were not all blue screen. I also enjoyed the monkey and “OZ” walking down the path talking about how they were going to defeat the witch.
Elena says
I like the circus
Annemarie Z. says
I like how they talk about the actual sets were built (not just using blue screens) in the third trailer!
Renee s says
I like the parts with Finley the monkey and all of the pretty colors! I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I really would like to š
David says
My kids love the original Wizard of Oz, but after watching the trailer, I am not sure if it looks like something that they could follow. It seems a little darker, and less upbeat than the original. Also, I think I saw Kathie Lee Gifford in the clip.
Kerrie Mayans says
I like the old time circus part.
allyson becker says
I love the black and white beginning. It is similar to the original Wizard of Oz.
Christine says
I like where the witch comes out of the fire and the old time circus.
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Daniel M says
i liked the behind the scenes
Donna says
The switch from the old movie feel to present day
HappyMomC says
I love the colors and the circus!
Stephanie C says
I love the black and white beginning and then it switched to be very colorful. Love all the colors!!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Love The Star Filled Cast, The Detailed Scenes That Capture The Emotion Of The Film!
ginette4 says
I love the vivid colours that are captured in this movie and my favourite line is just because she jumped off the cliff you’re going to jump off the cliff and the monkey answers..”I have wings”.
Heather says
I liked the interaction between the Wizard and the monkey. I also liked seeing the sets in the behind the scenes. Can’t believe they built all of that!
nannypanpan says
i like oz floating in the bubble.cool
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Tina L. says
I liked watching the behind the scenes.
Carolyn G says
Definitely Finley!! Loved Finley
Amanda Sakovitz says
I love when Mila Kunis first appears and tells him hes in OZ
Thomas Murphy says
I like when the official movie trailer goes from black and white to color.
Tammy S says
I like when they are making their plan and the monkey sneezes and sneezes away their plan.
Sadie B. says
I like the clip with the monkeys. It looks like a great movie.
Liz says
I saw it in the theater with my daughter. We both loved the scene with the “tricks” in the poppy field.
BusyWorkingMama says
The bright colors and story line are interesting!
Cynthia R says
i liked the monkey’s and oz’s conversation, cute monkey!
Jeanna says
I love the trailer! I like how it starts out in black & white & moves onto color! It really sucks you in and makes you want to find out what happened!
K.Pugh says
My favorite part of the trailer is the amazing forest scene. The colors are beautiful.
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Julie says
The circus is my favorite part
Tiffany Walker says
It definitely all looks so visually stunning.
I really love how the directors actually built sets and the actors werent just on green screens the whole time. I think that was for the better, it really shows š
Suzanne DeVaux says
I love the end, when he is giving everyone gifts.
jeannine s says
I like the part when Oz put on China Girl’s leg and then picks her up
Ellie W says
I’ve seen the trailer several times and I think it’s cool when it changes from black and white to color.
Sonya Morris says
I love the scene where it goes from black and white to color!
latanya says
when the monkey tried to take his luggage and said it was a little heavy
Charlene S says
I liked watching the behind the scenes. That they made the sets for the actors.
Shelly Sawicki Lash Neuhouser says
I love the part in the trailer where he is flying into Oz in the balloon
Kate F. says
I watched the practical sets clip. I thought it was cool that they made actual sets for the actors to work with.
Wehaf says
I love the scenes inside the tornado.
Tabathia B says
When he sees the monkey and ask is that a talking monkey in a bellhop suit
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Kate says
I love the flying monkey, and just all of the colors!
mrsshukra says
The black and white sequences going into amazing color wowed me!
Laura H. says
My favorite is the flying monkey, and the monkey going down the golden road.
vickie couturier says
Finley the monkey was a big hit,,
DEBRA says
I LIKE THE PART WHEN THEY ARE FLOATING INSIDE THE BUBBLE
ED says
I LIKE THE FLYING MONKEY
April Yedinak says
I loved the Practical Sets video. I love seeing the behind the scenes workings of how movies are made.
jeff summers says
I like the moment when Oscar realizes all is not what it seems in Oz, and must shift his thinking.
Heather Manu says
I like how the colors just pop out and the monkey scenes.
kathy stevenson says
I like when he sees the monkey and asks if that is a flying monkey in a bellhop uniform.
Kristie says
My favorite part is when the flying monkey sneezes away the plan š
lizzy says
I loved the clip with the monkeys because it was very entertaining!
Kelly D says
I liked when Oscar was shown the Royal Treasure of Oz and told it would be his after he defeated the Wicked Witch.
Alvina Castro says
I love the vivid colors and scenery of the clips and of course James Franco as Oz! š
Erika says
Loved the colors!!! And the fairies!
Brenda Smith says
I like the way he meets the girl that will be wicked witch first in the movie when he hits Oz.
Laura says
I liked the video on the sets – it was so cool that not everything was CGI!
Sharon Schoepe says
I love the flying monkey and china doll. They are both too cute!
Susan P. says
I liked the behind the scenes where they showed all the different sets and stages they built.
Mary W says
When the monkey is walking down the golden road in the second trailer, the monkey looks so real. The movements are incredibly life like.
Shirley says
I like the beautiful scenery.
Ellen B says
I love the room of gold
Stacey B says
I liked the clip of the man and monkey walking down the yellow brick road talking, gives you a good insight into how the movie is. Looks like an awesome remake
connie b. says
I dearly love the little china doll!
Lisa Brown says
I like the clip: Bananas. Love the bright colored graphics (the yellow brick road) and the monkey š
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DEBIJOT says
I like where the witch comes out of the fire.
Jessica To says
I like the looks of the old time circus!
Mami2jcn says
I like the scenes with Finley the monkey.
Anne Lehnick says
I love the vivid colors and interesting creatures found in Oz.
tiffany lane says
I like it when he first meets the girl that would become the wicked witch of the west
Steph says
I like the colorful scenes from the trailer, the balloon hovering above the city, and the china doll character and the monkey of course.
carol says
I like the sequence of when the trailer goes from black and white to color. The runaway balloon is creepy and scary and exciting.