A classic novel turned into a classic movie. Judy Garland has an amazing role in this film as Dorthy, a young woman from Kansas that is swept into a world of color by a huge twister. Unfortunately for Dorothy, her house that also gets swept away by the tornado land on the wicked witch of the East. Her sister, the wicked witch of the West, then seeks revenge on Dorothy and her new ruby slippers, taken off the feet of the dead witch.
Along with this magical scenery and story line, the true meaning of friendship is revealed as a group of people (or part animal in this case) go searching for the "wonderful wizard of Oz". A scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion are all in need of something human-like. Dorothy only wants to go home to Kansas. Witches and spells also crowd this world of munchkins and poppies. Good witches, bad witches, magic slippers, flying monkeys, this story is truly original.
This film is fun for the whole family. Drama, witchcraft, wild animals, and friendship are packed within this fantastic story. One of my all time favorites. My only problem with this movie has to be Toto, Dorothy's dog. I have nothing against the dog, just the role that the dog seems to have within the film. Why should Dorothy revolve her whole life around her dog? Risking her life to go back into the house when a twister is in view. Besides this, I love this movie.
Thumbs way way up.
-Megan
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