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- 1939
- Passed
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 1 h 42 m
- 1939
- Passed
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 1 h 42 m
Summary Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz opened at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. [Warner Bros.]
- 1939
- Passed
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 1 h 42 m
- 1939
- Passed
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 1 h 42 m
The Wizard of Oz
8.4
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Summary Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz opened at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. [Warner Bros.]
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
92
93% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
92
93% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
This phantasmagorical fantasy really does represent old-school MGM filmmaking at its best – sets, make-up, costumes and music combining to quite stunning effect.
By Staff (Not Credited)
FULL REVIEW
Like many Hollywood classics, Oz benefited from happy accidents: Happiest of all was the casting, as Dorothy, of MGM teenage songbird Garland, whose wide-eyed emoting and passionate singing make the movie. Behind her is a near-perfect supporting cast. [18 Jun 1999, p.I]
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 467 User Ratings
8.4
88% Positive
410 Ratings
410 Ratings
7% Mixed
34 Ratings
34 Ratings
5% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 467 User Ratings
8.4
88% Positive
410 Ratings
410 Ratings
7% Mixed
34 Ratings
34 Ratings
5% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
You don’t have to be a friend of Dorothy to enjoy this seasonal reissue of the perennial festive favourite, presented in a digitally remastered print which makes the Yellow Brick Road look even yellower. Spanking visuals aside, though, you might be wondering what on Earth would justify shelling out to watch a movie that, thanks to endless small-screen showings and numerous DVD releases, is as familiar to many of us as our own reflections.
True, there are only so many times you can see Judy sing ‘Over The Rainbow’ or click those ruby slippers. And yes, the once-revolutionary effects work is definitely showing its age. Taken as a whole, however, this phantasmagorical fantasy really does represent old-school MGM filmmaking at its best – sets, make-up, costumes and music combining to quite stunning effect. And if nothing else, there’s always that dead Munchkin to look out for.
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It’s a mixture of childish fantasy and adult satire and humor of a kind that never seems to grow old.
By John C. Flinn Sr.
FULL REVIEW
Despite its earnest endorsement of the idea that there's no place like home ... well, frankly there are plenty of places like boring old home, but nothing's like Oz.
This is one vintage film that fully lives up to its classic status and should play with outstanding success to contemporary audiences of all ages.
A delightful piece of wonder-working which had the youngsters' eyes shining and brought a quietly amused gleam to the wiser ones of the oldsters.
Fantasy is still Walt Disney’s undisputed domain. Nobody else can tell a fairy tale with his clarity of imagination, his simple good taste, or his technical ingenuity. This was forcibly borne in on me as I sat cringing before M-G-M’s Technicolor production of The Wizard of Oz, which displays no trace of imagination, good taste, or ingenuity.
By Russell Maloney
FULL REVIEW
The Wizard of Oz is an incredible movie and I have a mixed opinion but my opinion is slightly positive. As a child I liked this movie but now I find the movie a bit silly and has some terrible acting and can even come off as a cheesy and cringe movie but I liked the music, the characters but they had an ugly costume design and sometimes the singing could be obnoxious but overall this movie is a pretty good classic.
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Many may find me odd for giving a score lower than a 9 but truthfully I found the movie to be overlong and boring, the cinematography however is the stand-out feature of the movie. Despite my love for classics, this one is somewhat overrated.
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I never liked this movie. Even when I was a small child. :/ Sorry it's just overrated in my honest opinion.....................................................................................................................
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I can understand why adults like this movie, and maybe young kids, but I cannot stand this movie. It is basically a musical which I cant stand. The story is just another excuse for it to sell its soundtrack. The sound is terrible, no surprise. The only good thing about this movie was that the wicked witch of the west wanted to kill the main character, which never happened. This movie is too kidish for me, and u can go right ahead and hate this review, but it wont change my mind.
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Production Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date Aug 25, 1939
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating Passed
Tagline Mighty Miracle Show Of 1000 Delights !
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 2 Wins & 9 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 5 Wins & 5 Nominations