The Wizard of Oz

[Plain Old Tele]

I'll get you, my pretty!

[Jack Nevada]

I watched The Wizard of Oz once again last night, and I have to say its one of those movies where you totally understand why it has reached the iconic status it has. The whole movie is just pleasure from start to finish, leaving no dead scenes or awkward, useless moments. Its the real deal. As far as kids movies go it doesn't get much better than The Wizard of Oz: there are likable characters, colorful, detailed environments, fun songs that stay in your head, scary bits and menacing villains and there's always something going on. I bet even the most ADD kid wouldn't be bored watching Oz. 

 

The effect Wizard of Oz has had on popular culture can't probably be measured. Every scene in the movie has been referenced at least once in some tv show, movie, podcast or cartoon. All the characters have become iconic images of cinematic history, and the songs still hold up and are well remembered by everyone who has seen the film.

 

Wizard of Oz is actually a movie I'd consider perfect. I cant find a single flaw in it. 

 

5/5

 

 

My favorite character has always been the Cowardly Lion. 

 

Edited March 17, 2013 by Jack Nevada

[DAR]

I've never been that crazy about like others have. But it has its moments. B-

[Plain Old Tele]

I'm like DAR. I was a fan of the books before I saw the movie, so even as a kid I was a bit bummed at how much was changed. And it's also fairly dated. Still, it's entertaining and charming. B-

[Goffe]

This is one of the few old movies that I watched and liked, but I like the new Oz better. B (70)

Edited September 28, 2013 by Goffe

[baumer]

 

I'm like DAR. I was a fan of the books before I saw the movie, so even as a kid I was a bit bummed at how much was changed. And it's also fairly dated. Still, it's entertaining and charming.B-

 It's 1939. How can it not be dated?

[baumer]

An all time classic.10/10

[Plain Old Tele]

It's 1939. How can it not be dated?

 

Of course. Still, some films date more than others, regardless of when they were released. This is one of 'em.

[IndustriousAngel]

The Baum books are nearly unknown here, and so is this film (mostly) - maybe if I had known this as a child I might enjoy it out of nostalgia. As it is, I have a hard time sitting through some parts, even if the film has its qualities. Nowadays it's rare to see such obviously stagy sets but I think they fit the theme well. The sepia-toned prologue works well, and even if WizOfOz is not the first (or second) film using colour, it's still the most colourful one I think (among real-life films, at least). And it gets pretty dark in some places which I think is maybe not neccessary, but a quality for a children's film.

One thing that always stands out are the Munchkins; they're so much better than all other screen midgets. (Compare: Willow, or the scale doubles in LotR).

[CaptainJackSparrow]

A classic. The witch scared me when I was little.

[luna]

ludicrously dated, a lot more than other films.

 

C

[Kvikk Lunsj]

I'll get you, my pretty!

And your little dog too. 

[baumer]

ludicrously dated, a lot more than other films.

 

C

 

Would you like it better if the monkeys were CGI and the wizard used a computer?  

[Kvikk Lunsj]

I'm like DAR. I was a fan of the books before I saw the movie, so even as a kid I was a bit bummed at how much was changed. And it's also fairly dated. Still, it's entertaining and charming.B-

It looks better than the LotR movies. 

[baumer]

Come on guys, it's almost 80 years years old.  How can it not be dated?

[Fancyarcher]

Of course. Still, some films date more than others, regardless of when they were released. This is one of 'em.

 

The Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic.

[Omario]

When i think classic...the wizard of oz and the sound of music pop into my head

 

A

[Ezen Baklattan]

Would you like it better if the monkeys were CGI and the wizard used a computer?

 Maybe if Lars Von Trier directed it, The Tin Man spoke in only polish existential quotes, the Cowardly Lion spends 10 minutes looking at his brother's organs, The Scarecrow is a drug dealer, and the Wizard is a registered sex offender.

[baumer]

 Maybe if Lars Von Trier directed it, The Tin Man spoke in only polish existential quotes, the Cowardly Lion spends 10 minutes looking at his brother's organs, The Scarecrow is a drug dealer, and the Wizard is a registered sex offender.

 

 

 

Post of the day.

 

Maybe if they found used condoms along the yellow brick road too, that would modernize it.

[Plain Old Tele]

It looks better than the LotR movies.