Synopsis (according to imdb.com, as if you need one)
Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home.
LET ME EXPLAIN...
Really, though, what's there to explain? Everybody knows this movie, the story, the lines, the songs, and the characters. It may not have much in character development or real depth, but it's a family movie about imagination, a magical land, and the message that "there's no place like home." It's not trying to be Chinatown or On the Waterfront, so I can't fault it for not trying to be something it's not.
What makes this a "Top 100" Movie?
Quite simply, it's the most iconic film ever made. I can't think of any other movie that has permeated pop culture as much as "Wizard of Oz". It also had wonderful art direction, though that Academy award went to Gone with the Wind. All in all, though, it received 6 Oscar nominations, winning 2, for Best Song and Best Score.
Complaints:
They spend way too much time in munchkin land. And while I said earlier that I can't fault this movie for not having much character development or depth, those are two things I really appreciate in a film.
LET ME SUM UP...
Cute and well-made family film that has no equal when it comes to its influence on popular culture.
MY RATING: 6/10
