I've been a fan of the Wizard of Oz book series for years and adored the 1939 movie. WICKED the play was also excellent, but THIS VERSION is the BEST ever! The story line fits in with both the books and the original movie. They did an excellent job matching the set designs to 1939 and yet taking it farther, including parts of OZ that only those who have read the books are aware of. I wore out my first copy of this DVD and had to buy another.
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Personal background of the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz, but younger, before and just after he landed in Oz. There are jealous adversaries that he has tried to con, who now seek revenge. A lack of real wizardly power forces him to 'innovate' with help from new aquaintences. Can his humanity and conscience find the integrity within? Will it grant him the power to save Oz from destruction? A charming, even heartwarming, journey thru beautiful lands.of wonderous fear and adventure.
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My little girls have this book and after reading numerous times I decided they might dig watching the movie. So far we've watched it 3 times. Good price, product as described, glad I was able to find it at such a good price.
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This is a great DVD. The movie is simply terrific. Children and Adults who are young at heart will thoroughly enjoy this reimagining of the classic 'Wizard of Oz'. The cast is superlative, the storyline is top notch and will easily enthrall the most imaginative of viewers. 5 Stars! Highly recommended!!
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Do you like the classic Judy Garland WIZARD OF OZ? This film shows how Oz, a smalltime circus magician & con man, became the Wizard. It doesn't contradict anything in the classic film; in fact, it complements it nicely, even starting out black and white and changing to color in the land of Oz. Yes, there are some scary parts, but there were scary parts in the Judy Garland film, too. Since Oz is an adult, and not always a scrupulous one, this film has more complex characters and can be enjoyed by adults --- but there's nothing inappropriate for kids. For example, Oz has a girl in every port, a weakness that has devastating consequences for the land of Oz; but there is no crude language and no bedroom scenes. Adults understand what's implied, but it's presented in a way that goes over kids' heads --- just like in the films of the 1930s! Mila Kunis delivers a stellar performance.Read full review
Starts well and looks like it will be interesting, but then turns the production over to the special effects people, no imagination but plenty of explosions and effects, lacks the love and magic of the original movie.
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If you liked the "Wizard of Oz", you will also enjoy this one as well. The colors will knock your socks off.
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This is a great movie and makes a great Christmas gift for my friends kids who now are having kids of their own. It ties in all the elements of the Wizard of Oz and is a very entertaining tale that stands on its own!
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Our family from ages 5 to 65 all loved it. It fills in how the various Oz characters came to be. We've watched quite a few times. It won't disappoint.
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Explains how the wizard ends up in OZ...worth the money and is a good movie
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