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Summary: A MUST-HAVE!
Review: I love this movie so much I can't stop watching it. This is the movie of the century! Everyone should have this movie in their shelf!
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Summary: Wizard of OZ with additional footage
Review: The movie was very good. I already liked watching the Wizard of OZ but now with the extra footage and star interviews at the end it made it a much better viewing experience. It was very interesting to see how some scenes were made, and what character changes they made.
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Summary: A classic that trancends generations!
Review: I bought this video for my 3 1/2 year old nephew. Like most people my age, I have fond memories of watching it every year on CBS, and looking forward to it as an annual event. Since my nephew is into "Pokemon", "Star Wars", etc., I didn't think he would really enjoy it as much as I did (and still do). Surprise! He (as well as his 8 year old sister) was spellbound from beginning to end. Hearing his startled gasp when Judy Garland opens the door from sepia to the full color world of Oz made my week. That was on Friday. The next evening, I was babysitting him again and he wanted to watch it yet again. His mom told me he had watched it twice again that day! There are not too many films that can captivate generation upon generation of viewers - "Oz" is one of the very few. If I could give it more than five stars, I definitely would. (My nephew has already memorized some of the songs too!)
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Summary: From black& white Kansas to the colors of Oz...the Best!
Review: When I first saw the "Wizard of Oz" I waited for the color to come. When Dorothy and Toto landed in Munchkinland and I saw the COLORS I was mesmerized. Legend has it L. Frank Baum was gazing at his filing cabinet, the top drawer containing A-N; the bottom drawer O-Z and that (fortunately for all of us!) set him wondering about OZ. Glinda appearing via a bubble, the brilliant greens of Oz and my absolute favorite of all...the truculent apple trees! Originally the studio wanted Shirley Temple...she wasn't available. Then Buddy Ebsen was cast as the Tin Man but he had an allergic reaction to the lead-based makeup. Ed Wynn was selected to play the multi-parts of Professor Marvel, the Wizard, and the Guard at the gate of Oz but that fell through. I'm thankful Judy Garland is Dorothy but I can't help wondering what the movie would have been like with Ed Wynn as the Wizard, et al. I'm buying a few copies...storing up for rainy days.
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Summary: Like Seeing Oz Again for the First Time
Review: As a child, I would watch The Wizard of Oz on TV every year and always be afraid of the flying monkees, amazed by the imagination in this film, and glad to see my old friends again. I hadn't watched Oz in several years before buying this DVD and now I feel like I'm seeing it again through fresh eyes. The quality of the almost pristine transfer is terrific. This 60(!) year old film really comes to life, and you will not find a DVD with more supplementary material than this. The historical information is fascinating, from the behind the scenes documentary, to the interviews with Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Margaret Hamilton (but wish they were complete!), to the stills of the New York and Hollywood premieres and even composer Harold Arlen's 16mm color home movies of the actors in costume. A very impressive presentation of a classic film. You haven't seen The Wizard of Oz until you've seen this DVD!
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Summary: No, you're not in Kansas anymore!
Review: A delightful fantasy musical which is timeless and entertaining for the whole family. The unique transition from black and white to color when Dorothy opens the door enhances the stunning effects of the land over the rainbow. It would be a real bonus for all film enthusiasts if the studio could only find the long-lost film footage of "The Jitterbug", and present it in a special expanded-version video.
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Summary: It's just simple :) -> GO AND BUY IT !
Review: get it, it is the definite edition, Oz looks and sounds better than ever. The additional features are great and it think the OZ DVD has the best looking and animated DVD Menue System i've seen till now :)
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Summary: This is how DVDs should be made!
Review: One of the things that differentiate the DVD format from VHS is that DVDs are typically bought by enthusiasts who want more than just the file itself. The extras like trailers, "making of" footage, director's commentaries, and the like really enhance a film and aid in its understanding.We have seen DVDs that have totally lacked these extras (such as "Vision Quest"), and DVDs that are feature-laded (such as "Apollo 13"). "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the most complete DVD packages available. I learned several new things about the film from these features; and it really enhances the viewing experience. This is one DVD that belongs in everyone's collection!
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Summary: best movie of all time
Review: I have also read all the Oz books and enjoy them immensely, they are fun for children. The movie made immense improvements to a cute story, making it great. Just look at the entire book online at ipl.org -- For instance, when Dorothy was at the witch's castle, the only time she took off her shoes was for baths and to sleep -- but the witch couldn't steal them when she was asleep -- she was afraid of the dark! Oh, brother! And the wizard actually opened up the scarecrow's head and sewed in brains, instead of (in the movie) giving him a diploma to make him "think" he was smart. Etc. etc. 10 star movie, 7 star book.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I bought the gift set for my Dad, for his birthday, and the set is deffinately the best way to go. The extra footage, combined with the giftbox, pictures and everything else made it an extra special gift.
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