The Wizard Of Oz (Special Edition) (DVD)

...many people who wont know the story, have read the book, or have seen the film at some point in their lives. But just in case, I should probably just run through the plot anyway. Dorothy Gale lives with her Aunt and Uncle on a farm in Kansas. When the evil Miss Gulch threatens to have her little dog Toto destroyed after he bites her, Dorothy decides the only thing she can do is run away. When an old Travelling Gypsy warns her that her running away ...
...and witches. After killing the Witch of the east, she makes an enemy of her even more wicked sister Witch of the west. Instantly, Dorothy misses her aunt and uncle and the farm at home, and wishes she was back there. On the advice of the good witch, Glinda, she heads to the Emerald City for the help of the wonderful Wizard with her little dog Toto trotting all the way with her. On the way she befriends 3 strange creatures who are also in dire need ...

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The Wizard Of Oz (1939) is now well over sixty years old, yet the classic film still stands extraordinarily well, reaching generation after generation (and has also become a firm T.V favourite at Christmas). Its transistion to the DVD format is thoroughly impeccable making the whole land of Oz look even more enduringly beautiful, colourful and extravagant, even for its film age. Theres no doubt that the sole ingredients of this timeless classic was ...
...eye-catching sets such as the dazzling Emerald City at the end of the yellow brick road to the wonderful dancing and fun, jolly, infectious songs. That yearning vulnreability that exists in us all somewhere is what the film so heavily and heartwarmingly draws upon. Judy Garland is totally adorable as the wide-eyed innocence of little Dorothy Gale, who is transported over the rainbow by a tornado into the magical world of Oz. The sequences of the ...

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The Wizard Of Oz is a well known family film. In short, it's about a young girl who ends up in a world where everything is not as it seem. On her rocky adventure to get back home, she makes some unforgetable friends such as the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tinman who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage. There are many books connected with this story and even a westend musical, 'Wicked' which tells the other side of the story. Buying this film is a wonderful way to get into the world of Oz and a great starting point to explore it. ...

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...its a film that all the family can enjoy, and is suitable for children of all ages to watch on thier own, if desired. The film follows Dorothy through her magical journey, as she meets her mythical friends. the film is exciting and keeps you watching all the way through. i have personally watched this film many times and it will still be one of my all time favourites. also my family loves this film its an all time favourite for us to sit down and ...
...watched every year at chirstmas. the childrens friends also will choose to watch this film over any other. the friends that dorathy gains through her adventure are lovable characters and have their own traits that everyone in the family can relate to. this film will be with my family throughout our lives and im sure that anyone will agree that it is an excellent film. ...

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The wizard of oz is a great all around family film. But does it stand the test of time or does it get swept away by the demands of a more sophisticated audience. Let us remember that musical film has a specific target audience... while latter films such as moulin rouge and Chicago have been marketed towards a general audience. The wizard of oz falls into the trap of been a classical musical the narrative acts simply as a bridge between the different ...

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Watch the Wizard of Oz as youve never seen it before now that this film has been digitally transfered from the restored film onto DVD you can watch it in all its glory. The DVD features 2 discs including 'the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook' and documentries on the movies creation and impact. Also watch outakes and deleted scenes. The other features on the discs include new commentary by historian John Fricke, prettier than ever: the restoration ...
...tribute to oz because of the wonderful things he does, the legacy of oz, Harold Arlen's home movies, the tornado tests, off to see the wizard, extensive stills gallery, trailer gallery and over 6 hours of audio only treasures including a jukebox of recording session materials and radio shows and promos. This amazing film that was created in 1939 is still an all time classic for all ages and is the most beloved motion picture of all time! The amazing ...

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The Wizard of Oz is one of those classic movies which appeals to people of all generations - I am in my 20's and have always loved it since my Grandma first sat me down in the 80's and made me watch her favourite film! To anybody who has not seen the film (if there is anyone left!!) Dorothy (played by Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are in her Aunt's house when it gets caught in a twister and land in a magical land known as Oz. She is greeted by ...
...knowing it she had killed the Wicked Witch of the West when her house landed on her. Dorothy who's first words after landing in Oz were "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas any more" (which was later voted as the #4 movie quote by the American Film Institute), understandably wants to get home to her family in Kansas but discovers the only way to do so is to travel to the Emerald City and speak to the Wizard of Oz. On her journey to the Emerald ...

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Now this must be the greatest musical of all times. Even though this film is like sixty years old if you have never seen it which im sure over half the population has done dont be mistaken on thinking its a very old film so therefore cant be that good. Since its latest release it is digitally enhanced with the picture looking so much more upto date, watch this film with the family recommended for all ages. After every little girl watches this ...

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