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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

4/4
"One of only a handful of films that nearly everyone is familiar with."  ReelViews  James Berardinelli

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

4/4
"The moment Judy Garland starts singing in that barnyard, we're all six years old again, with nothing left to do but join her."  Sci-Fi Movie Page  Rob Vaux

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

"More than a movie classic, it's an essential part of the popular culture..."  Seanax.com  Sean Axmaker

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
"If through some incredible chance you haven't [seen it], all I can say is: do so immediately. Make this the very next movie you watch. Literally."  Antagony & Ecstasy  Tim Brayton

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
OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh
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