The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Review of the Wizard of Oz, compared to Oz prequel

The Wizard of Oz is considered a great movie by many and it is easy to see why. A lot of people probably saw it when they were young and nostalgia plays a big part in that appreciation. Then there are the classic and catchy songs like “Over the rainbow” and “You’re off to see the wizard”. The use of Technicolor makes everything pop from the screen and the story itself, about a girl ending up in the world of Oz, together with her dog Toto and travelling together with a robot, a lion and a scarecrow to help each of them out.

It’s easy to see why this movie is so widely loved and when I saw it a couple of years ago I really liked it as well. But when I rewatched it right after I saw the Oz the Great I just didn’t seem to enjoy it as much anymore. Continue reading