The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Posted : 11 months, 1 week ago at Jul 27 0:57

The eternal film about how you really can go home again. Yet I maintain that Dorothy was crazy for wanting to go back to dreary old Kansas. I much rather would have stayed in Oz. I could have hung out with a sissy lion, a gay tin woodsman, and a scarecrow that’s more awkward and gangly than I am. Plus all of the bright colors and opportunities to burst out into song and dance just seem too fabulous to pass up. It’s a near perfect family film. Near perfect? Ok, it’s a perfect film on every conceivable front. Judy Garland was magical as Dorothy. Everything that made Garland a huge star was in this film – her ability to act, dance, and sing, both separately and at the same time. “Over the Rainbow” is a blissful marriage of lyric, music, and performer. Try to imagine anyone else pe...Read more

Posted : 1 year ago at Jun 21 4:22

"There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home." It is far too inadequate and clichéd to award The Wizard of Oz the title of "classic". This is a film that essentially everyone holds in high regard. This is more than just a classic children's fantasy movie: this is a brilliant, groundbreaking family movie that encloses various poignant, relevant subconscious messages. Even today, this is a captivating fairy-tale that continues to educate younger audiences about life and the importance of learning lessons. We've all seen The Wizard of Oz during our early youthful years, and there is little wonder: this is a family fantasy film about growing up. Personally, I have extremely vague memories of watching this movie...I'm not even sure if I ever saw it in ...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Apr 26 23:29

One of the greatest musicals this world will ever see. The beginning is a bit dry and slow but once the twister arrives, it's not stop 100% entertainment all the way to the end. Most of the songs are cute and catchy, but a few are letdowns, mostly the ones from the Lion.

As a kid, I loved the Munchkins and the Scarecrow i thought was hilarious throughout, but I also got nightmares from the evil winged monkeys. lol

ah, the memories.

Rating : 9/10