The Wizard of Oz

Starring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton
Directed by: Victor Fleming
Rating: Passed
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical
1939

Times Seen:
Tim: 4

Summary: Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), a young Kansas girl, is swept up in a violent tornado while in her house and lands in a strange land called Oz. She soon befriends the Munchkins and discovers her house killed the evil Witch of the East. Now her sister, the wicked Witch of the West wants Dorothy dead. Now, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, must follow the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz, the only man who can get Dorothy back to Kansas. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr).

Review:

Tim: The Wizard of Oz is arguably the greatest children's movie of all time. The film is such a classic that not seeing this movie several times is simply a crime.

Everything about this movie is magnificent. Every character has something for Dorothy to learn. Kids can gain a lot from seeing this film. They will also be quite entertained.

This is one of those rare movies that can be watched over and over again and it gets better with each viewing. Few films can honestly claim that to be true. The sets are all outstanding- it is an amazing film to behold. The songs are all superb- especially Judy Garland's absolutely perfect delivery of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and my personal favorite, the Scarecrow's "If I Only Had a Brain".

The Wizard of Oz is one of the all time greatest classics. The movie should be seen over and over again. Garland is particularly perfect in the role she was born to play.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 9



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