There have been several attempts over the years to do a sequel, a spin off or totally redo The Wizard of Oz but none have come close to match the original classic, until now... This is a movie I think the original filmmakers and cast would be proud of... DOROTHY AND THE WITCHES OF OZ is that movie! It was written and directed by Leigh Scott, it's also an independent film which means there are no huge studios behind this special gem that could absolutely go up against any movie the studios are throwing at the multiplexes this weekend or any other weekend!The movie follows a grown Dorothy who now lives in New York City and writes children's books. She has a team that surrounds her, some you can tell are good and some you question. As the movie goes along she finds out her books are actually based on her repressed memories and she begins to remember all of the events that have happened, everything and everyone from her past to present day. This ultimately leads to a battle with the Wicked Witch of the West and her new army. All of this takes place in New York!Now, there are quite a few standouts in the movie so first up is the story, which to me there hasn't been a movie to even come close to the original Oz and Scott has pulled this off with an abundance of imagination! Next we have Eliza Swenson who portrays Billie Westbrook, Dorothy's agent. There is no way I'm going to spill too much on her character or any other but let's just say I was totally impressed by her performances. Now we get to some of the cast and there's really too many to mention so let's just get to Paulie Rojas who pulls off her character Dorothy to a perfection. I could tell she went back and watched the original or at least it comes across like she did with her mannerisms and how she interacts with others at times. Other standouts include Lance Henriksen, Jeffrey Combs, Barry Ratcliffe (who is fun to watch), Mia Sara (yes she is in this!), Billy Boyd, Sean Astin and Ethan Embry who play Frick and Frack. All of the acting is great and each one makes their characters their own in Dorothy and the Witches of Oz.Another major standout in the movie is Scott's camera and the special F/X which are all pulled off beautifully for an indie film. There is so much imagination and hard work that has been put into this movie and it all shows and pays off on screen! When you add these to the great cast and story and you top it off with some really cool background music/score, it just makes this movie something really special, dare I say a modern day classic? The right music/score always makes a scene better! Yes!Bottom line is, Dorothy and the Witches of Oz is an instant classic! It has a PG rating and clocks in at around 1 Hour 40 Minutes which is a good running time, not too short and not too long It's a movie for all ages and a project some studios could definitely take a few notes from! I have fallen in love with this movie!Review by Brian Shirley from Alien Bee

This is just so awful I can't even begin to describe it. This is BY FAR worse than Return to Oz, The Tinman, The Wiz and all the other horrendous Oz adaptations I've seen outside the 1939 film. If you are an Oz purist - I suggest staying clear.Cheap budget (I think someone just took some Mortal Kombat arcade animations and shoved them in here), wooden acting, atrocious dialogue and a story that defecates all over the Oz universe.What began as a promising story (picking up where Return to Oz attempted) with Dorothy going about her life in the "real world" thinking that Oz was only a fantasy, turned into a complete farce with Dorothy becoming Uncle Henry's Aunt in one of many ridiculous plot twists.If you want to see your original favourites turn into your worst nightmares, a scarecrow who resembles a man with a paper bag on his head with a crayon face, Dorothy hitting on one of the Hobbits from Lord of The Rings in a Manhattan bar, and the death of Uncle Henry, go ahead... otherwise, AVOID AT ALL COSTS!L. Frank Baum is turning in his grave.

This fill in the blank retelling of the Wizard of Ox, is bursting with imagination and fun. This made for TV miniseries have very good special effects and leaves the viewer stunned with it unforgettable scenery. Although, some of the lines are hokey, it still manages to put a smile on your face. If you like the Wizard of Oz, you will at least find it interesting. All the characters are here, and a few more surprises. Is there no place like home ?? Dorthy Gale has all grown up and a writer. Guess what she writes about? If you are an "OZ" lover, you are sure to enjoy this gem, with it's imaginative writing and story framework. Oh and you will laugh in parts, Be sure not to pass this One up, And don't forget TOTO too. Happy viewing.

I was expecting garbage and I was surprised. Owing that this movie came out of SyFy's stables, I thought it was going to be a bunch of CGI trash. I was quite wrong. While the acting is not strong at times, I think that is because the writing is a little flat. Some of the Acting is quite hammy at times, and over the top. Sprinkle in a judicious use of munchkins, and other baddies and I guess it balances out. Some of the prop work and costumes are pretty cool. Christopher Lloyds outfit is spot on Steampunk at it's best, as well as The Tin Woodsman prop works. Some of the City EFX, are lacking, as mentioned the lightning is a little lame. I guess all in all though, it was worth a watch, and could be viewed by the kiddies.