The Wizard Of Oz (1939) *****
I hadn't watched The Wizard Of Oz (1939) for over 10 years, when the film was first released on Blu-ray for its 70th anniversary. Maybe that's why it seemed to tug at the heartstrings a little extra on this viewing. Or perhaps it's because of all the reasons that I love the film, and why it's deservedly beloved.
Let's see—there's the perfect casting and memorable performances (with special mention for Bert Lahr's Brooklyn accent), the timeless songs and dialogue, the beautiful score. There's the stunning Technicolor cinematography, the gorgeous costumes and makeup, the immersive production design, the impressive special effects. And there is, of course, the weirdness and wonder of it all.
One of my Top 100 Films and simply a perfect film, 80 years on The Wizard Of Oz never fails to enchant, delight and move me, and it looks the best it ever has in true 4K (from an 8K scan) on the recently released UHD disc.
Let's see—there's the perfect casting and memorable performances (with special mention for Bert Lahr's Brooklyn accent), the timeless songs and dialogue, the beautiful score. There's the stunning Technicolor cinematography, the gorgeous costumes and makeup, the immersive production design, the impressive special effects. And there is, of course, the weirdness and wonder of it all.
One of my Top 100 Films and simply a perfect film, 80 years on The Wizard Of Oz never fails to enchant, delight and move me, and it looks the best it ever has in true 4K (from an 8K scan) on the recently released UHD disc.
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