Family Favorite

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2013)

Based on the L. Frank Baum novel, this classic film(as everyone knows) is about Dorothy Gale(played by Judy Garland) who, along with her little dog Toto, is whisked away from Kansas To Oz by tornado, which ends up killing the wicked witch of the East, enraging her evil sister the wicked witch of the West(played so memorably by Margaret Hamilton) who vows revenge, though her trip to find the wizard(played by Frank Morgan) who can help her also has her meet the Scarecrow(Ray Bolger), the Tin Man(Jack Haley) and Cowardly Lion(played by Bert Lahr) who all become close friends in this strange land of Munchkins, talking trees, and flying monkeys. Wonderful is the word to describe this unforgettable film that overcomes production problems to become the beloved favorite it is. Don't need to be a fan of musicals to enjoy!