VIEW IT AS AN ADULT, VISUALIZE IT AS A CHILD

Rating: 10/10 (11 November 2002)

I first watched "The Wizard of Oz" as a child. It was memorable for many reasons. The songs, the cartoon quality of the characters, and the colorful story and sets made it a life experience I remember to this day. Most vivid to me as a child of 7-8 was how scared I was of the Wicked Witch of the West. I have seen this film many times since, and have enjoyed it with my siblings and my wife and children also. It is truly one of the great films of all time. In fact, it was ahead of its time. I am surprised it is only #52 on the list of greatest American films. It is part of our DNA, as virtually every American has seen this film. Judy Garland, Ray Bulger, and Jack Haley are marvelous together, and the the supporting cast very memorable. What other movie has munchkins? The songs are very catchy, and "Over The Rainbow" is one of the great songs of the 20th Century. The theme of the film is to get "home" and the importance of helping others. In the age we live in, maybe every adult should watch "The Wizard of Oz" again, and watch it with the eyes of a child.