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Premiered in 1939, The Wizard of Oz was ahead of it's time for a number of reasons. It was one of the first films made with technicolor AND in black in white giving it both a past and futuristic feel. Although not talked about often it also had no main male hero, the Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin man were all considered to be "common man" roles whereas the main character is Dorothy and the only real powered figures in the film were the White Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West. No movie prior to this had made the most powerful and most revered character a woman

Who doesn't have fond memories of watching The Wizard of Oz at some point in their lives, young or old? It still holds up beautifully after all these years. Wonderful and immersive cinematography, likable and memorable characters, and absolutely beautiful colors. The fact that not only a film this old is still known this well today, but that it's still just as beloved as when it first came out (if not even more) is amazing. I can only imagine what the audience thought back then when they first saw it. A movie literally everyone should see.

By far one of my favorite movies since I was a young child, the script and plot of the movie is one of a kind. Garland does an amazing job of portraying Dorothy, and the songs are just those kind that stick with you forever.