Wizard of Oz

Pros: flawless acting, great cast, entertaining music and awesome special effects

Cons: none at all

The Bottom Line: A classic for anytime but for its time, special effects were fantastic.

Review: I grew up watching the Wizard of Oz with our beloved Dorothy (Judy Garland) and all her zany friends. It was a picture filled with action, innocence and fun! Fun for the whole family! The story begins with Dorothy running home from school trying ...

Pros: An American classic that teaches values and self-esteem

Cons: None I've yet to see, though some might think it dated

The Bottom Line: The original American Dream for children with creativity and imagination; a tale so dynamic from its inception by Baum, it's been done in doubles (Broadway & Hollywood), doubly.

Review: A young girl, with beautiful, warm and vibrant dreams. Believing in the wonderful world around her; a world filled with sharp and soft colors, fragrances and sounds. Rainbows. The rainbow is dreams. The Wizard of Oz, an American dream, inspired by...

Pros: Everything!

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend watching the Wizard of Oz anytime, anywhere!

Review: It is my Junior year in High School, 1991, and our School is doing the production of the Wizard of Oz- I am elated! Watching it EVERY year while growing up, I came to love Dorothy and would dream that the land of Oz truly exsisted if I wished hard...

Pros: Come on now. We're talking about The Wizard of Oz here!

Cons: You tell me.

The Bottom Line: When a movie is cherished so lovingly and for as many years as this one is, there's probably good reason.

Review: L. Frank Baum's classic children's story comes to life in what is most likely the world's most beloved film. It has earned that distinction by charming generation after generation, thanks to numerous re-releases and annual TV broadcasts. It's one of...

Pros: Great for the entire family

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A classic movie that the whole family can watch together.

Review: The Wizard of Oz is one of my all time favorite movies. When I was growing up, it was televised once a year and it was a big occasion for the whole family to gather around to watch it while eating popcorn and other special snacks.

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Pros: story, songs, acting, everything

Cons: nothing!

Review: I have recently rewatched this 1939 classic and couldn't help laughing and singing along once again. It is so much fun for kids as well as adults because it was made for all the kids all over the world who have enjoyed L. Frank Baum's many books about...

Pros: Good children's fantasy story with some life lessons

Cons: Can scare young viewers

The Bottom Line: A true classic that I get more out of each time I watch it!

Review: Our family watched the Wizard of Oz every year when it came on television! Some of my family members still imitate the characters in the movie - yup, we're nuts.

This story is a true classic, starring Judy Garland in the...

Pros: That lovely little girl has a thrilling voice.

Cons: I'm more confused about Australia than ever.

The Bottom Line: An absolutely charming film about growing up and the important things in life, but somewhat odd in its view of Australian life.

Review: Olivia Newton-John, that great Australian singer actress, has accepted the part of Amneris in my new theatrical extravaganza, Aida on Ice, which will shortly tour to an ice rink near you. Her first rehearsal with us is later this week so I felt a...

Pros: Incredible colour, wonderful songs

Cons: Scary for kids

The Bottom Line: A must-see classic, but use caution with children.

Review: These days it seems the news is only getting worse and worse. Apart from the miracle of Elizabeth Smart, the news is grim and depressing. So I decided to take a nostalgic journey over the rainbow back to my childhood when I didn't have to worry about...

Pros: Every single thing.

Cons: Not a one.

The Bottom Line: One of the most beloved films of all time. A classic in every sense.

Review: With recent showings of 1939's The Wizard of Oz peppering the television, I finally gave in and watched one a few nights ago. Not having seen it in close to 10 years, I was amazed at how much I still enjoyed it. Everything about this film is ...