Magical And Timeless

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2003)

I don't care how jaded you are about the moviegoing experience; this simple fairy tale is a must-see for kids from six to a hundred and six. Unmatched visuals, a great archetypal story and solid ensemble acting make this movie peculiarly invulnerable to criticism. If you can, see it in a big theatre (revival houses seem to run it during the holidays around Thanksgiving to X-mas) because the technicolor is truly amazing on the full size screen. A DVD copy on a big tv will also yield things you may not have seen before, like the wacky flowers growing out of the munchkins' shoes, which I'd never previously noticed. It's sixty four years old but still wonderful, especially for children. 10 / 10.