Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2016)

The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite films. From childhood, Dorothy Gale left me awestruck with her beautiful voice and her red ruby slippers. The whimsical, fantastic nature of this film makes it ideal for families and children, but one of the reasons that The Wizard of Oz has stood the test of time and become such a classic is that it isn't just for children, but for people of all ages. It inspires a sort of nostalgia in many, and it allows the modern-day viewer a glimpse into a simpler age of film-making. The lack of CGI despite the exotic nature of Oz dates the film and simultaneously adds to its charm. The Wizard of Oz allows the viewer a refreshing break from reality, and it will likely continue to touch the lives of future generations of movie- watchers everywhere, even somewhere over the rainbow.