A Pure Delight

Rating: 10/10 (29 August 2014)

This movie is a pure delight. I remember back when I was young that it would come on television once a year and whenever it played it was like watching it for the very first time. It was both wonderful and magical. Even today it is a joy to watch and having seen it at least fifteen times that in and of itself is quite remarkable. At least for me. Be that as it may, I think it is important to inform new viewers that this movie was made back in 1939 and as a result it doesn't have the computer graphics or any of the technology used today to enhance the special effects. But what special effects it does have is still pretty good even by today's standards. Add in the music and performances of Judy Garland (as "Dorothy"), Ray Bolger (the "Scarecrow"), Bert Lahr (the "Cowardly Lion"), and Jack Haley (the "Tin Man") and the end result is something that I don't believe can ever be duplicated. In short, not only is this movie a "classic" in every sense of the word but I believe it ranks in the top 3 films of all time. If you've never seen this movie then by all means you need to buy or rent it as soon as possible. You'll be glad you did.