Whimsical, musical and magical. Still as enjoyable as it was 60+ years ago

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2003)

The Wizard Of Oz is MGM Magic. The first film to use glorious technicolour. OK, so maybe it is overacted compared to todays standards but then again, acting isn't really the film's strongpoint. The film get's it's magic in the beautiful and colourful set design and also in the dazzling costumes.

The black and white scenes are a little dull, but there is more than enough to compensate. The film's songs are dated, but still highly memorable.(Who can ever forget Follow the Yellow Brick Road).
It's very easy to be cynical about The Wizard Of Oz, but it's still the classic it was nearly 65 years ago.