The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Last viewed: January 18th, 2010
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Family Friendly: Why yes


Since 1939, this movie has caputered its viewers. The movie brings the viewer the picture in black/white and color. The technology and special effects to children nowadays are simplistic, but the acting, music, and its connection to our culture will not be lost on the child. The story contains singing, dancing, magic, and gret lines to capture the interest of the viewer.

The music are songs that are heard often in our culture. Songs such as "Over the Rainbow" and "Follow the yellow brick road" are classics and probably will stayed tied to our culture and lexicon. The Blu-Ray allows for the viewer to see the vibrant color of the land of "Oz". The characters are loveable and believable. The Scarecrow that wants a brain, the Tin Man that wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion are characters that are whimsical and loveable. They each teach a lesson as they search for the Wizard of Oz.

If you travel to Disney's Hollywood Studios, you will find a scene imbedded in an attraction called the Movie Ride. This ride takes you through various movies through the years. In the Movie Ride, they actually act out a scene from the movie, with a slight twist. If this movie wasn't a classic and well watched, it wouldn't have been made a part of the attraction.

The viewer isn't going to be amazed with technological feats since the year this was made was a ways back. The viewer will be delighted in the music, acting, and ties to an era when black and white was seen on most televisions. So if your child hasn't seen this movie, go out and rent it. There are some movies, that will aid the child with langauge and cultural connections.

Culture, language, and time period impact the movies created, but at the same point the connection that Movies have made into our language can also be witnessed. This is true even with "The Wizard of Oz." Examples being: Follow the yellow brick road.