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The Wiz
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0044004496636
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Number Of Discs: 1
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 1978
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Editorial Review:
Directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico) and penned by Joel Schumacher (Batman and Robin), this lavish 1978 adaptation of the Broadway hit The Wiz was the biggest production filmed in New York City up to that point, utilizing the newly revamped Astoria Studios and locations around the city. Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross (reprising his Tony-winning role as the Lion) star in this Academy Award-nominated musical for the whole family.
The Wiz is probably the grandest take on L. Frank Baum's classic tale The Wizard of Oz. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle: a New York subway station literally comes to life, and the massive plaza between the World Trade Center towers is transformed into the Emerald City, featuring nearly 400 dancers with three costume changes. Like all good musicals, the Quincy Jones arrangements are highly hummable long after viewing (especially the funky "Ease On Down the Road" and the inspirational "Brand New Day"). In an era before MTV, the camera stays nearly stationary as Ross and Lena Horne vocally soar through their numbers. Their stage-like performances successfully make the leap to film, making The Wiz a testament to their singing talents and star presence. The then-thirtysomething Ross raised some eyebrows playing the traditionally teenaged Dorothy, but she and her supporting cast (including Richard Pryor as the Wiz) carry the tunes with an infectious verve that will appeal to folks of all ages. --Shannon Gee
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A Classic of the Twin Towers
A Classic in my book for the muscial, plot, how the story unfolds, colors, famous actors, actress, and famous singers. I love the songs the words have deep meanings that uplifts my spirit and soul. I also like how Twin Towers were used to make the. Behind the Twin Towers was the location.
Rating: - Black Hollywood
I love it. The song track is good, and it is a creative swing from the original. They did a good job with updating and modernizing the old fairytale. The don't bring me no bad news dance sequence is my favorite.
Rating: - Great Movie
This is another one of my all time favorites!! I love this movie because it was funny and a great watch. Get it!!!
Toya
Rating: - African American Version
This such a fun movie. I totally enjoyed it. It is a classic and my family has been watching it for years. I love seeing the black Michael.
To the Native American who doesn't like it because she doesn't see herself in it, so what. This is the African American version of the movie. African Americans have a unique culture, style, and way of doing things. Though we are only 12 percent of the population, we dictatate about 85% of American and World popular culture. We are the most excititing, ... Read More
Rating: - The Wiz
I love this movie and the price including shipping was extremely reasonable!!! It's a classic and it plays well! Thanks again for everything!
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