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Movie Overview
Cast
Judy Garland
Jack Haley
Ray Bolger
Director
Victor Fleming
King Vidor
MPAA Rating
G
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh
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"An enduring masterpiece -- one of the best films ever made."
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Betty Jo Tucker
"Victor Fleming's movie has never needed super-technique to be enchanting."
Philadelphia City Paper
Cynthia Fuchs
4/4
"It's not simply a magical, whirling experience, but a ground breaker for visual and technological creativity, combining Hollywood forces with Hollywood genius to spawn strands of unique and original elements never before attempted at the movies."
Cinemaphile.org
David Keyes
A
"Deserves its gained reputation as an arty classic with a universal appeal."
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
3/4
"Some movies defy criticism and, because nothing bugs critics more than their superfluousness towards a film's general perception, inspire reactive critical insanity."
Slant Magazine
Eric Henderson
10/10
"...one of the most enduring musical fantasies of all time."
DVDTown.com
John J. Puccio
4/4
"Is there another family movie as timeless as this one? I don't think so, pal."
Montreal Film Journal
Kevin N. Laforest
9/10
"I can't imagine my childhood without this movie."
Flick Filosopher
MaryAnn Johanson
5/5
"This movie is an ideal family film, superb in every aspect, with outstanding art direction, music, and performances."
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Nell Minow
5/5
"I'll see you on the dark side of the moon...and your little dog, too!"
Film Threat
Phil Hall
10/10
"the message comes across loud and clear that you don't have to have a boat, a car or a plane to make a journey of self-discovery and that courage, intelligence and compassion come from within, not through medals, diplomas or testimonials."
Laramie Movie Scope
Robert Roten
10/10
"Every bit THE classic."
eFilmCritic.com
Scott Weinberg
A+
"Ranks among our earliest and most defining experiences of wonder and of fear, of fairy-tale joys and terrors, of the lure of the exotic and the comfort of home."
Decent Films Guide
Steven D. Greydanus
"an insightful philosophical commentary on the fears, questions, and desires with which all children grapple"
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Susan Granger
10/10
"
The Wizard of Oz
is one of those rare classics that can endure for generations and be as popular to adults as it is to kids."
Oscar Guy
Wesley Lovell
4/4
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James Berardinelli
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