It's OK I guess

Rating: 8/10 (20 August 2019)

How do you review this movie? It's like trying to describe your parents to a stranger: "Oz is just...Oz"...
It's so iconic and recognisable; it's a live action movie that kids watch that's over like 20 years old. I mean little kids, man...
Who would admit this is their favourite movie? I know some people do but still...I can't think of a more low prestige and easily likeable movie.
It's just old fashioned cutesiness, a formulaic plot, rich glucose rich visuals and catchy tunes all done with an amazing command of showmanship.
Excellent make up and a rather terrifying villain (she goes so far into camp she busts out the other side and becomes terrifying again because you're not expecting it).
The whole thing is a bit intellectually sterile but so is Star Wars IV and Schindler's list. The difference is I actually like this movie.
Just a bit of fun and a whole lot of fun this bit of fun is.