The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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• Adriel L

  
  It is incredibly difficult not to love this story that cascades in a million colors, while splashing its wholesome essence on to fantastic visuals. Truly a memorable adventure with acting and music in big splendor.

• Directors C

  
  Still as breathtaking, mind blowing and above all entertaining as it was over 70 years ago.

• Christopher H

  
  A truly timeless fairy tale that will endure for the ages. Also arguably the greatest musical of all time.

• Lady D

  
  A Classic Musical with an adventurous journey and moralistic tale. With familar songs, a magical work with a dark force and a whole land of characters. A great oldie.

• Jeff "

  
  What can I say that hasn't been said about The Wizard of Oz? The film is a definite classic of cinema. A wonderful story with impressive visuals for the time period and of course an unforgettable score. The Wizard of Oz is a memorable film experience, one that every film fanatic… More
  What can I say that hasn't been said about The Wizard of Oz? The film is a definite classic of cinema. A wonderful story with impressive visuals for the time period and of course an unforgettable score. The Wizard of Oz is a memorable film experience, one that every film fanatic should at least see once in their lives. The acting of this film is brilliant and the special effects are wonderful. I don't need to go into detail as to why this film is such a classic, because, well everything has been previously stated before. The Wizard of Oz is a wonderful film that has a very engaging story, brilliant performances and like I said, the music is unforgettable. The Wizard of Oz is a masterpiece, and if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor, and do so, now. The Wizard of Oz remains of the timeless family films to ever grace the screen. This is a fine film that must be seen. Judy Garland is wonderful in her performance and The Wizard of Oz has some of the most memorable scenes in cinematic history. This films cultural significance cannot be dismissed. Love it or hate it, this film is a benchmark of cinema. The film is a definite classic that remains one of the best films ever filmed. Everything about the film is wonderful and it is a definite must see film.

• Alexander D

  
  I still cannot take it into my mind how exactly THE WIZARD OF OZ is a classic. For about two years, it was my favorite film ever, but that was between the ages of 6 and 8--when I really hadn't seen anything decent at all. That's surely not to say that this is in any way a… More
  I still cannot take it into my mind how exactly THE WIZARD OF OZ is a classic. For about two years, it was my favorite film ever, but that was between the ages of 6 and 8--when I really hadn't seen anything decent at all. That's surely not to say that this is in any way a bad film. Sure, it started the whole "Oh, well, really, I woke up, and I realized--the whole thing was all a dream!" concept that began to become an old joke as soon as it started, but, looking at the glass halfway full rather than halfway empty, at least this started something. And, to add to that, it's been, what...72 years since this was first realized? Unlike many of the other films of the late '30s, this definitely isn't one of those titles that I could name out of a total grab bag and you would say, "What's that?" or, "Nope, I don't recognize it." Instead, if I said this film's title, you would most likely say, "Oh, yeah! I remember seeing that!"

• Brad W

  
  The Wizard of Oz is a movie that has stood the test of time, and deep in this movie is a great meaning that possibly nobody will ever understand. The plot is great, every minute something is going on and it never dies down, and the story has so many great lessons and meanings, I… More
  The Wizard of Oz is a movie that has stood the test of time, and deep in this movie is a great meaning that possibly nobody will ever understand. The plot is great, every minute something is going on and it never dies down, and the story has so many great lessons and meanings, I loved it. The cast was incredible, not only great actors but great singers too. The music in this film stands as probably my favorite musical ever. The production couldve fooled me, this movie looks actually really real, im impressed. The make up even still impresses me 70 years later. The Wizard of Oz is about is not about brains, hearts, and courage, the movie is about you dont have to be smart to do great things, and you dont need a heart to be kind, and you dont need courage to be brave, and most importantly, home is where the people who love you are, and if you need them, you look no farther than your own backyard.

• Melvin W

  
  Wicked Witch of the West: Going so soon? I wouldn't hear of it. Why my little party's just beginning.  "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" The Wizard of Oz is a timeless family classic that is arguably the best film ever made.… More
  Wicked Witch of the West: Going so soon? I wouldn't hear of it. Why my little party's just beginning.  "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" The Wizard of Oz is a timeless family classic that is arguably the best film ever made. It's one of the few movies that everyone knows and loves. Think about it, is there another movie where you can reference it to anyone and they will know exactly what you are talking about. If they didn't know what you were talking about; you'd look at them sideways too. This has been one of my favorite movies since I can remember and it's probably the movie I've seen the most times. It's still required in my mind to watch it at least two times a year.  Dorothy, along with her dog, Toto, fall on a witch after a tornado and end up in Munchkinland. The scene in Munchkinland isn't only my favorite scene in the movie, but probably my favorite scene from any movie. It's absolutely brilliant. The switch from black and white to color is one of the best moments in cinematic history. In Munchkinland, she meets the good Witch of the North and the bad, Wicked Witch of the West. She then sets out on her journey to get back to Kansas. She comes across Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion; all while eluding the Wicked Witch. I still fail to comprehend how this movie was made in the 30's. It looks so good and the picture is so clear and the color is truly magnificent. I have absolutely no problems with anything in the movie. The songs are great, the storytelling is perfect and the acting is good for the material they are doing. It also has one of the best screen villains ever in the Witch. From her green skin to her laugh; everything about her is perfect. Then there's the little imaginary details like the trees that throw apples and the horse of a different color that just add to the appeal of the film. Wizard of Oz: You are talking to a man who has laughed in the face of death, sneered at doom and chuckled at catastrophe. I was petrified. 

• Eric A

  
  CLASSIC! 5 stars! There aren't many movies made where pretty much EVERYONE has seen it, this is one of those movies.......that should say enough right there!

• Bethany M

  
  A childhood favourite and a classic!

• Dean M

  
  This 1939 sepia-and-colour fantasy classic movie based on L. Frank Baum's children book is my first one which seems really wonderful special effects, amazing characters and their songs as a part of musical. The painted backdrops and old-fashioned tornado trick photography may be… More
  This 1939 sepia-and-colour fantasy classic movie based on L. Frank Baum's children book is my first one which seems really wonderful special effects, amazing characters and their songs as a part of musical. The painted backdrops and old-fashioned tornado trick photography may be outclassed by modern effects. And this has a bright Technicolor print with special rare footage additions. Judy Garland truly shines in her portrayal of Dorothy, perfectly capturing the wide-eyed innocence of her character. She definitely deserved the special Oscar she was awarded for her performance. Billie Burke is exactly right as the Good Witch of the North, and Margaret Hamilton is wonderfully shrill and repulsive as the Wicked Witch of the West. The talents of Dorothy's friends - Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow and Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion - have been frequently celebrated, but their good humour and their shining humanity behind the grotesque makeup remain fresh eternally.

• Emile T

  
  It's epic filmmaking, but it really is too much for me. Classic or not, it bore the hell out of me.

• Wildaly M

  
  Just not my kind of movie. Mildly good I suppose.

• Martin S

  
  All of a sudden...Citizen Kane don't seem so impressive any more. This is way better. Just the fact that it is in color blew my mind. I never thought about that it was in color. And I was just sitting enjoying the very nice Sepia tone when the movie suddenly switched to color and… More
  All of a sudden...Citizen Kane don't seem so impressive any more. This is way better. Just the fact that it is in color blew my mind. I never thought about that it was in color. And I was just sitting enjoying the very nice Sepia tone when the movie suddenly switched to color and my jaw dropped. Amazingly beautiful colors. And amazing effects throughout the whole movie...It's from 1939 damnit...(even though flixster says '33). And all the amazing makeup...especially on the scarecrow...that would look good even today. And the whole movie is very good directed, filmed and edited. There was like 2 bad cuts throughout the whole movie. And all the actors is really going all in for there roles. And Judy Garland is absolutely adorable. I didn't even have to watch this as a child to enjoy it. It should really get 5 stars...

• Bruce B

  
  This is not part of my 30 Holiday Films by Christmas, but still needs to be mentioned. One of the best films of all time, really it needs no review because if you haven't seen this film, you've been somewhere other then earth. The fact it was recoded in 1939 (not 1933 as per… More
  This is not part of my 30 Holiday Films by Christmas, but still needs to be mentioned. One of the best films of all time, really it needs no review because if you haven't seen this film, you've been somewhere other then earth. The fact it was recoded in 1939 (not 1933 as per flixster) makes it that more incredible. The special effects could not even be matched in today's movie world. This is one I look forward to each year. Not enough stars to rate this one so have to settle for 5 Stars.

• Lewis C

  
  "You have no power here! Begone, before somebody drops a house on you, too!" It seems a little silly to be writing a review of The Wizard of Oz. It's the movie that's been seen by more people than any other in history. Most of us have seen it 10 times by the… More
  "You have no power here! Begone, before somebody drops a house on you, too!" It seems a little silly to be writing a review of The Wizard of Oz. It's the movie that's been seen by more people than any other in history. Most of us have seen it 10 times by the time we're seven. But I'll put my two cents in anyway, from an adult's point of view. As a kid, I thought the munchkins were slightly creepy and the winged monkeys much more so, but I loved Dorothy and I loved the songs, and the entire movie was just so bright and colorful that I find it hard to believe that any kid could dislike it. Now, at the age of 25, I can still recognize the merit of it, without being influenced much by a lasting nostalgia. The Wizard of Oz is a lot like Alice in Wonderland (my all-time favorite children's novel), it treats children like they're smart and clever and capable of understanding and handling ideas that sometimes we adults forget they can get a handle on. The danger and excitement of The Wizard of Oz is a true adventure, be it a candy-coated one. I can also better appreciate now the staggering amount of work and creativity that went into bringing this novel to life. It's just remarkable, really. The choreography, the classic songs, the sets, the costumes, the special effects, they're all still impressive today. More so, really, because many of the tools used to make modern movie magic weren't available back then. And Judy Garland...really, what needs to be said about her that isn't blindingly and extraordinarily obvious? No one else could have been Dorothy Gale. It was nice to revisit this once again, and while some of my childhood adoration for The Wizard of Oz may be gone, my admiration for it still remains.

• Michael E

  
  one of the earliest films i had ever seen and it truly still is one of the best films ever made. You know its funny, sometimes ive talked to people about the film and they thought it was made in the fifties because its in color.

• AJ V

  
  This is the best childrens movie of the thirties, but personally I don't like it that much. It's always been a bit creepy for some reason, I'm not sure why. There's a lot I could say about this movie, but I'll keep it short. This is a good fantasy, based on… More
  This is the best childrens movie of the thirties, but personally I don't like it that much. It's always been a bit creepy for some reason, I'm not sure why. There's a lot I could say about this movie, but I'll keep it short. This is a good fantasy, based on a good story, but this movie has always looked fake and creepy to me and I didn't like the end. I do recommend seeing this movie if you haven't already, it's really strange.

• Bently L

  
  Welcome to the Movie Monster's 100th review! The Wizard of Oz may have been a financial disaster upon its release but that dosen't stop it from becoming a film classic. Based on L. Frank Baum's famed book, the film follows Dorothy and her adorable dog, Toto, as… More
  Welcome to the Movie Monster's 100th review! The Wizard of Oz may have been a financial disaster upon its release but that dosen't stop it from becoming a film classic. Based on L. Frank Baum's famed book, the film follows Dorothy and her adorable dog, Toto, as they are swept away by a tornado into the magcal world of Oz. There they must defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, help the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion deserve the brains, heart, and courage they deserve, and get help by the Wizard of Oz to help Dorothy get home. The film has so much lovable characters and memorable lines that you will easily remember my heart. The Wizard of Oz is a film everyone need to see. You can't consider yourself "human" until you do. Well there goes the 100th review on the Wonderful Wizard of OZ! "I'll get you my pretty. And your little dog too!" Follow this link for a funny parody of the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=munbt8qpCiQ

• Richard C

  
  B+

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