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Mood:
- AtmosphericFeel GoodSincereCaptivatingSentimentalStylizedTouchingExciting
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Plot:
- Young HeroesGetting HomeFriendshipImaginary KingdomParallel WorldEscapadesHopesImaginary more...
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Genres:
- AdventureFamilyFantasyMusical
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Place:
- Kansas
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Audience:
- Family OutingKids
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Praise:
- Award WinnerClassicCritically AcclaimedEssentialMasterpieceOscar WinnerPrestigious Awards
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Style:
- On the RoadTwists and TurnsStrong Female Presence
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousFantastic
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Score:
- OrchestralShow Tunes
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Look:
- Partly B&W
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The Wizard of Oz, 1939
English
USA
Profile of The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz can be described as atmospheric, feel good, and sincere. The plot revolves around getting home, a parallel world, and an imaginary kingdom. The main genres are adventure, family, and fantasy. In terms of style, The Wizard of Oz involves twists and turns, has a road movie structure, and stars a strong female character. In approach, it is fantastical. It is located in Kansas. Visually, The Wizard of Oz is partly black and white. The soundtrack is orchestral and show tunes. It is based on a book. The Wizard of Oz has received attention for being a classic, a masterpiece, and essential viewing. It is well suited for kids and a family outing.
Summary of The Wizard of Oz
Young Dorothy is bored of her gray life on a Kansas farm. When her house is whisked away by a tornado, it lands somewhere over the rainbow in a Technicolor world, and Dorothy knows she's not in Kansas anymore. This beloved, incomparable classic based on L. Frank Baum's turn-of-the-century novel is a musical and visual candy store. Dorothy's journey to find a way back to Kansas has permeated American culture and film for decades and remains one of the best musicals and children's stories ever filmed.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 12 August 1939 |
| Runtime: | 101 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
Awards
Cast and Crew
as Dorothy Gale
as Hickory / The Tin Man
as Hunk / The Scarecrow
as Zeke / The Cowardly Lion
as Glinda
as Elmira Gulch / The Wicked Witch of the West / The Wicked Witch of the East
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Users Reviews
- 06.November.2010
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- by: movieman38
- movieman38 rated this movie
3/10Poor
- 06.July.2010
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- by: Jim Forrester
- Jim Forrester rated this movie
10/10Must See
