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Bride Flight (2008)
Nice Surprise
I just streamed this Dutch movie on Netflix and thought it was very good. Had to rewind the beginning to get the characters straight because of all the flashbacks, but that's a minor complaint. The acting was wonderful, especially by Waldemar Torenstra. I'd never heard of him, which is surprising, because he has incredible screen presence and charisma. So easy to see how Ada could fall for him in one flight. Too bad he hasn't been in more movies.
The other actors were very good too, and the storyline, based on a real event, was compelling. The scenery was amazing--New Zealand is truly gorgeous--and it was fun to see cars etc. from the fifties. I read that this was one of the most expensive Dutch films ever, maybe because of all the location shooting.
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Huge Disappointment
I don't even want to think about how much money this movie cost. Even seeing it in 3-D didn't help. I found myself nodding off once or twice, it was that boring. All the special effects in the world won't fix lousy acting, bad casting and total lack of a plot. James Franco was terribly miscast. It was like watching that fiasco of him hosting the Oscars with poor Anne Hathaway. The little china doll was a better actor!
Mila Kunis was beautiful but disappointing; Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams did their best to save a terrible movie. Zach Braff was also good and probably should have been the wizard. Really wish I'd spent my money and time on something else.