There is nothing that can be said about to Wizard of OZ that hasn't already been said because this films is such a classic and so much ahead of its own time. I do think that this is the first modern movie Even though it may not be. This movie has captivated pretty much everyone who has seen it and for good reason. The story is about a child named Dorothy (Judy Garland) who gets swept into a tornado and lands in OZ. She gets the ruby slippers and has to trek to the emerald city to get back home. She meets the Scarecrow, The Tinman, and the Lion and they go to the wizard and then some stuff goes down. If you haven't seen this movie go move out from under that rock. The book by the same name has influenced many shows, movies, musicals, and an amazing orgin story for the Tinman(click this and be happy) and this movie has placed it in pop-culture history.
This movie has some of the best music in film history. The sets and costumes are so iconic that if you even glimpse one of them you could name the movie without a problem, which is a great thing. This film has everything and the acting is so perfect that I was shocked when I watched it again today. The Lion is funny and maybe only because I had a teacher and she looked just like the Lion. This movie also has a lot of conspiracy around it. Is there a dead actor or is it really a bird as the Blu-Ray will have you believe it. Also SPOILERS FOR A CLASSIC MOVIE why would the witch have water in her castle if she knew it would kill her? Anyway not important.
This movie is for everyone of all ages, little kids will love it until the monkeys fly, but hey we all had to see it when we were young so make you kids watch it. Infact watch it as a family. This classic should be watched again and again for the sole reason that it is wonderful and it goes from back and white to color and that's always a cool thing to see.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
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