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Summary: Best Classic
Review: I had to give this movie 5 stars just cuz it's the best classic out there. I could watch it over and over. There are alot of special features, but they are mostly long and boring and not really worth looking at at all.
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Summary: Wizards, Witches and Oz, oh my!
Review: See it again for the first time -- introduce it to a child. Oz is as magical today as when L. Frank Baum first told the tale. Who does not want to go "Over the Rainbow?"The thrill of watching Dorothy fight to keep Toto, then running away just as a storm is brewing is drama that children can feel. Discovering a magician who is able to "see" Dorothy's past, and remind her of Aunt Em's love for her is a message for all generations. Although we know much more about the effects of tornadoes now than when we were children through the child's eyes we can still find that we are caught up in the storm. The swirling images that pass Dorothy's window as the house whirls and finally lands was filled with special effects were magical in 1939; they still are. The magic of sharing that moment when Dorothy opens the door into a world of color still makes children shiver with enchantment. I remember one night when my parents were out, and I sneaked into the living room. I kept the volume on the black and white TV low so that no one would come for me. It was nearly midnight when that door to OZ opened. I was keenly disappointed that Oz was not in color, I was sure that this moment would fill my world with color. That is the wonder of childhood. A child will tremble at the Wicked Witch of the East, and be enthralled as Glenda, the good witch of the North, floats to the ground in an iridescent bubble. Children are frequently called "Munchkin" and they are surprised to discover Munchkinland. It is so easy to forget that Judy Garland is acting because her big eyes, wide smile, innocence, and voice are Dorothy. Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion, and Ray Bolger, who is the scarecrow, has given a legacy to film and heritage that is a genuine treasure. Margaret Hamilton, the Wicked Witch of the East, has terrified children for more than six decades, and continues to do so. There is no place like home. 5 stars. Victoria Tarrani
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Summary: The Wizard of Oz
Review: The Wizard of Oz I think will never be forgotten. It is a really cute family movie. Great for any age. No matter how old you are you will love it. This is really spose to be a VHS.
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Summary: Great Movie of Pride
Review: I loved this movie.... I could't just not see it. It's been a favorite for years. Somehow it's not the same when you watch it alone.... When your alone your not afraid to split into tears.
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Summary: Love the "inside jokes"
Review: It is difficult to comment about a film this well known - speaking of Judy Garland's wonderful voice and the magical (in fact, rather farcical) scenes seems practically overkill. Yet this film, which bears little resemblance to the Oz books (where Dorothy actually IS in Oz, not dreaming it all), is particularly delightful because it "laughs at itself." Back in the days when no kid missed Danny Kaye's annual hosting of the televised version (though no one had a colour television, so much of the Oz set was rather lost), one of the best parts was seeing which glaring but funny reference one caught which one had missed in less mature years (say, at 6 rather than 8.) Of course, once the Wicked Witch is dead, one wonders why Dorothy still wants to return to Kansas... but, on second thought, one who would risk approaching the witch's castle for the sake of home sweet home clearly is determined. Right from the beginning, when Dorothy's farm hand (later Scarecrow) tells her she acts as if she "has no brains," the die for references is cast. "If I Were King of the Forest" captures the wry yet slapstick mood best of all.
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Summary: Hate it.
Review: There's something about people breaking out into song and dance for every insogniffogant thing that really bugs me.
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Summary: A Favorite For All Generations
Review: I must begin my saying this is my all time favorite movie. I know, being 15 years old I should like all the dumb senseless movies out there but I do not. The Wizard of Oz has continued to be my favorite since I was a little girl. Its a story we all know and hopefully love. At the time of making the movie, The Wizard of Oz was a very spectacular thing. From changing black and white to color to the witch appearing and reappearing. It is also a very funny movie since it is so outdated. Like using slang such as "Jimminy Cricket" and "Jolly 'ol town". A song called "The Jitterbug" was cut out of the movie since they thought it date the movie too much. (The Jitterbug sounded like the swing and music of the 30s) But that old charm helps make it a fabulous movie. I think everyone should own this extrodinary movie. And every kid should see it. The Wizard of Oz is now part of Americana. Also, whatever age you are, read the book. It is really alot different than the movie. (Dorothy's slippers in the book are silver and were going to be in the movie. But they were changed to red because it would be more outstanding to show the new Technicolor of the time.) (PS- Don't believe what you hear about a Munchkin hanging himself in the back of one of the scenes. It is in fact a long bird.)
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Summary: It's The Wizard of Oz, need I say more!
Review: This is the most beloved classic of all time. It touches people on so many levels. It has many messages. Firstly that at first we all want to be brave and act like an adult, but in the end the characters are helped by an immensly capable child. Saying that anyone can counquer anything they set out to. And second that no matter where we go in this world, or what we accomplish. Home is what matters. Being at home and happy with family is what matters. This is the best movie ever made. It endures becouse it touches the child in all of us. The enchantment is easy to explain, everyone came as near to perfection as anyone could ask! Besides having the person who I consider the World's Greatest Entertainer, Miss Judy Garland in the lead roal! Judy Garland makes this movie. if not for her superb acting "Oz" would have fallen through the cracks and would not be remebered today! I don't belive that there is any child in America, or all over the world, who should not see "The Wizard of Oz"! As I've said, It holds important messages that every child must learn early in life, that are essential to all people. Buy "The Wizard of Oz" for your child, for yourself, for the child in yourself! You'll instantly love it as I do!
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Summary: THIS WIZARD IS A WOW!!
Review: Outstanding, legendary Hollywood musical entailing a young girl's odyssey from her hometown of Kansas, Ill., to the mythical land of Oz, (and, it's been suggested, into womanhood). Originally conceived as a vehicle for the Marx Brothers, the project was re-cast when it was learned that only Harpo could hit the high notes in "Over the Rainbow." Almost based on a true story.
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Summary: It gets old after a while...
Review: The Wizard Of Oz is generally regarded as a great film. Well, maybe in 1939 it was great, put today in 2001 this film is just toooooooooo outdated and hokey. Judy Garland plays Dorothy (like you didn't know) but she gets really obnoxious after a while. The whole movie Dorothy's complaining about going back to Kansas. Urgg! I got so sick of hearing her whine and complain I almost turned the movie off! The cowardly lion is annoying and the man who plays him (his name escapes me) just can't act. He either over-acts or under-acts. The Tin-man was O.K., but I felt he was wasted. All he ever did was rust up. The Scarecrow was probably the only character I didn't hate, oh yeah, and Toto. The Wizard of Oz is over 60 years old and it shows it's age. It's a slow-moving and tedious film and I find it endlessly boring. Thank you for reading.
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