‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’: CLASSIC STORY WITH JUDY GARLAND
Produced in 1939 with a star who would go on to make many a beloved film, and adapted from the classic novel, The Wizard of Oz celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, which seems as lovely as any a time to add a review to our archives.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) Film Review
Spirited and loyal to her beloved little dog, Toto, on this day Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) is most upset. Her neighbor has taken a decided dislike of little Toto and Dorothy is quite unhappy at the prospect that something bad will happen to her dog because of his propensity to sneak into gardens. This all inspires her to wonder what life would be like beyond this small Kansas town. What is beyond that rainbow? When a twister visits her small town and somehow transports her to a mythical land with magic and witches and curiosities, she must navigate this new world.
Along with a curious new group of friends, including a heartless Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow (Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Ray Bolger) in search of a brain, adventure begins…
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‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’: CLASSIC STORY WITH JUDY GARLAND. Review of the 1939 musical #TheWizardofOz. #JudyGarland #Musical #Movies Share on XThough it’s a film made in a time when effects or CGI weren’t in existence or what they are today, rewatching this film does one thing, it surprises me. It’s decently impressive for its era of filmmaking. It’d been years since I saw the film and some of the scenes, which are quite pretty, are sets or moments that I completely forgot existed in this world. Sure, there’s things you notice that today’s film wouldn’t be flawed with. Regardless, there’s lots of texture and unique things to see, plus I think it’s more meaningful because this was an era when there wasn’t digital assistance, so many things would have had to be done by hand.
Not only do we love the characters and their quest for important things which teach them valuable lessons, but also the color and vibrancy of The Wizard of Oz is striking. Believing that Judy Garland is a pre-teen doesn’t really fit, but still, she does well in the role and the songs are fun. The rest of the cast is good too though I don’t think any are particularly recognizable.
If classic films or musicals is your cup of tea then The Wizard of Oz may be something you’d enjoy. It has magic and fun and is sure to make you nostalgic.
You can stream the film, at publication, on Max
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Content: there isn’t much to note unless you don’t like magic in films. The film rates TV-PG.
As a classic film fan, I’m almost ashamed to admit that this is one iconic film I haven’t seen yet.
I think this is only the second time I’ve seen it. But I’m not sure. Either way, I do quite enjoy it. I think, in part, because it’s so different than the normal favorite classics I enjoy. Plus, I do think for its era of filmmaking the effects are pretty neat! :)