I read someone else's comments on the Wiz that I totally disagree on and would like to comment on. Someone said that the film was racist and that only black people appeared in the movie. That is very untrue. The movie has a mixture of both black AND white people, and if you think... ...( read more )
How the hell did anyone think this was a good idea? Much less someone like Sidney Lumet agree to direct the bloody thing? Simply put the idea of remaking The Wizard of Oz was a terrible idea that someone manages to have an even worse execution. I mean I love old school Michael Ja... ...( read more )
My 6th grade drama teacher showed this to the class. I enjoyed it very much!
I liked it better the first time I saw it which was in high school music class.
hmmm different.i never saw this till recently,i was born when it came out...so its old hahaha.the look is amazing,really good designs and make up..its very impressive to watch.the music is'nt really my thing but i can appreciate it.its such a huge film...the sets,the costumes and... ...( read more )
A dark scary version of The Wizard of Oz done in grungy and richly textured New York city settings. It was a nice change from the candy-coated Oz movie of 1939. I loved seeing an black interpretation of Oz, but I didn't understand all of it.
Most of the actors were superb in ... ...( read more )
This movie is sooo cool. Ylu get to see Michael BEFORE all the plastic surgery turned him into a freak! Some of the coolest music and dancing, too!
This movie was a favorite when I was a shortie and still is. I wish I had a copy of it and I woul put it in right, ecspecially since I am in mourning for the one who is no longer with us...Micheal Joseph Jackson. RIP 1958-2009
It was bizarre but I liked it; I really like Mabel King a lot, almost as much as I like Margaret Hamilton.
Horrifying and suspenseful. Great music and great performances by Michael Jackson and Ted Ross. However, the film is poorly edited and Diana Ross, despite her ambitious performance, is far too old for the part.
random as hell take on the wizard of oz story, tries so hard to be different it loses sight of the core morales that made the original a success. Its worth a watch for some odd quirky laughs but mostly its dissapointing.
hmmm. Hard to review this film as I got bored within the first five minutes. I thought the whole storyline was pointless. They should just leave the Wizard of oz alone I don't think there could ever be a better version then the original with Judy Garland!
well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that the director of this Action & Adventure, Classics movie had done a really good job of directing this movie because ... ...( read more )
It's a bit weird, but it's an interesting take on the Wizard of Oz. It's neither as good nor as timeless as the original though.
The only film that her co-star Billy Dee Williams is not in. But as far as the rest of it goes,its sensational from beginning to end. No where else you can find Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross and Michael Jackson together in one picture. Who would have thought that director Sidney Lumet... ...( read more )
Micheal jackson is my hero. was kinda cheesy but i love me some Michael Jackson (ease on down, ease on down the road)
alot of hip in the wiz.....the african american version of the wizard of oz.....u dig it....very colorful indeed...
Ugh. I am not sure of what I watched there. It felt like a nightmare. It was a nice try to do something cool and unique, but it fails miserably.
I love this movie!! i know 99.9% of the words and all the songs!! Micheal Jackson was so cute then!!
honestly, i was really bored until Micheal Jackson came into the movie. lol. but after his first scene i thought it was great, the music and dancing. a great take on the original.
Saw it on video years ago -- Diana Ross was good, they could have done better with someone other than Michael Jackson in my opinion though
