The Wizard of Oz [75th Anniversary] [DVD] [1939]
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- Release Date: 02/25/2014
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Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- Commentary by historian John Fricke with the film's cast and crew, sing-along feature and much more!
Synopsis
The third and definitive film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy, this musical adventure is a genuine family classic that made Judy Garland a star for her heartfelt performance as Dorothy Gale, an orphaned young girl unhappy with her drab black-and-white existence on her aunt and uncle's dusty Kansas farm. Dorothy yearns to travel "over the rainbow" to a different world, and she gets her wish when a tornado whisks her and her little dog, Toto, to the Technicolorful land of Oz. Having offended the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), Dorothy is protected from the old crone's wrath by the ruby slippers that she wears. At the suggestion of Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke), Dorothy heads down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where dwells the all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who might be able to help the girl return to Kansas. En route, she befriends a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), a Tin Man (Jack Haley), and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). The Scarecrow would like to have some brains, the Tin Man craves a heart, and the Lion wants to attain courage; hoping that the Wizard will help them too, they join Dorothy on her odyssey to the Emerald City. Garland was MGM's second choice for Dorothy after Shirley Temple dropped out of the project; and Bolger was to have played the Tin Man but talked co-star Buddy Ebsen into switching roles. When Ebsen proved allergic to the chemicals used in his silver makeup, he was replaced by Haley. Gale Sondergaard was originally to have played the Wicked Witch of the West in a glamorous fashion, until the decision was made to opt for belligerent ugliness, and the Wizard was written for W.C. Fields, who reportedly turned it down because MGM couldn't meet his price. Although Victor Fleming, who also directed Gone With the Wind, was given sole directorial credit, several directors were involved in the shooting, included King Vidor, who shot the opening and closing black-and-white sequences. Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's now-classic Oscar-winning song "Over the Rainbow" was nearly chopped from the picture after the first preview because it "slowed down the action." The Wizard of Oz was too expensive to post a large profit upon initial release; however, after a disappointing reissue in 1955, it was sold to network television, where its annual showings made it a classic. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
Frank Morgan - The Wizard of Oz
Ray Bolger - The Scarecrow
Bert Lahr - The Cowardly Lion
Jack Haley - The Tin Woodsman
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Yellow Brick Road is Crisp.
A classic remastered in 3D
September 1, 2015The movie itself is timeless but seeing it remastered in 3D makes the movie feel fresh and new.
I would recommend this to a friend
A classic of course
August 5, 2015You only have to hear the name to know you want to watch it once again. And being remastered in HD, and 3D to boot. It's 3D work was excellent for such an old film. Well worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
I AM GLAD THIS IS FINALLY ON BLU RAY!!
October 13, 2013The Wizard of OZ IS A GREAT MOVIE!! The fact that it is the movie's 75th anniversary is a testament to itself. Although I already have it on dvd, just made having it on blue ray even better! The sound and the color are amazing considering that color was not a regular option in 1939. There are many things I noticed on the sound track that were not as apparent on regular dvd format. Just listen to the 6th line that the winkie guards sing just before the scarecrow, tinman, the cowardly line and Toto go inside the witch's castle. Listen carefully or you will miss it when they chant the 6th line. I wasn't expecting any new extras, but there were a few I had not seen on the other dvd and vhs versions that I have. If you really like thr soundtrack, you also can listen to it by itself amongst other choices. I felt Best Buy's price of $12.99 was a great value. Good move!! This version is great for collector's and those who just love the movie alike.
I would recommend this to a friend
Too much compression to get 5 stars!
January 5, 2012During the signature "Over The Rainbow" number, they dropped the bit rate so low that Dorothy's dress is no longer checked, it's striped! 13 Mbits/sec when the technology lets you have over 30Mbits/sec -- and it's black & white (well, sepia and white)??? I know we're supposed to just be listening to the great singing, but changing a costume style because you don't feel like taking the time to get the video right loses you a star. Make the film pristine and dump some of the "extras" on the single disk version! Is this scene OK on the multi-disk version by any chance? The (color) trip to Oz is spectacular and makes this disk worth it. But why wimp out on the video for 50th anniversary copy? To make us buy the 60th anniversary copy???
I would recommend this to a friend
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January 7, 2017This movie would be a lot better if you were super bored and had about 3 bags of sweet spicy chili doritos to go along with it. The best part about this movie is how cheesy your fingers are and you lick your nails off because they taste so good!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
A very enjoyable film. Awesome in 3D!
May 22, 2016The Wizard of Oz in 3D is stunning. The enhanced 3D version adds a whole new dimension to a classic film. I enjoyed every minute.
I would recommend this to a friend
Sharing the Magic
May 17, 2016Two things compelled me to purchase this movie: my wife and my daughter, neither of whom had seen the movie. My daughter's reason was understandable, but my forehead is still furrowed by my wife's. I purchased the Blu-Ray Digital Copy combo pack. The picture and sound quality were as great as expected - the ruby shoes and yellow brick road really pop. Definitely skip the DVD if you have a high-def TV. I enjoyed the sepia Kansas sequences most, though. There is something magical to the adult me about antiquity and the passage of time. I'm glad to have been able to share the other magic of this film with my family. I purchased it at a very good discount so that was magical as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Blu-Ray isn't always necessary for the old classic films, but it helps this one. Detail in Munchkin Land is a sight to see and the colors pop throughout the movie. If only the folks involved with production of the Wizard of Oz could see it in 3D in their homes, they'd cry with joy.
I would recommend this to a friend