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Wizard of OZ - Parents Movie Review
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MPAA Rating
G
Genre
Animation, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Director
Victor Fleming, Richard Thorpe
Starring
Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Pat Walshe, Ray Bolger
Studio
Warner Bros Pictures
Release Date/In Theaters
1939
Movie Summary
The Wizard of Oz, adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow, first opened in 1939 and received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and captured two Oscars -- plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland.
It’s the story of a girl, Dorothy (Judy Garland) who feels like her family just doesn’t understand her and runs away to save her dog. She quickly returns home when a twister is in the area, but gets hit in the head before uniting with her family. She is transferred instead to Munchkin Land and must follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz if she ever wants to return home. Along the way she must fight off the evil Wicked Witch of the West and finds unforgettable friendships in Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion.
The film was an overwhelmingly popular and critical success upon its initial release and repeated its ability to captivate audiences when M-G-M reissued the film in 1949 and 1955. The film made a new kind of history with its network television premiere in 1956 on CBS – when color televisions were first released. Nearly 45 million people tuned in for this initial telecast. Ever since, The Wizard of Oz has been shown virtually annually on network (and then cable) television; its magical story and heartfelt performances have enabled it to grow from a perennial classic to its current status as a treasured icon of popular culture.
Movie Review for Parents
-by Allison
Sometimes we forget where the wonderment of theatrical adventure comes from -- a visit back in time with the Wizard of Oz will leave both you and your children with the feeling that “there’s no place like home.” The music score and delightful storyline is just as engaging today as it was in 1939.
Today's children will be asking "why aren't things in color", which is an excellent conversation starter. While the Wicked Witch of the West is not nearly as scary as some of today’s villains, it can surely cause young children to get a bit nervous, so be sure to assure them this is a make-believe story. Watching Wizard of Oz is a venture back in time and will keep your whole family wondering just what is on the other side of the rainbow.
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