The Wizard of Oz: Special Edition



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		The Wizard of Oz: Special Edition

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		On DVD Now Best For Kids (6-9) Rated G
		Classic \| Musical

		After a twister hits her Kansas home, young Dorothy wakes up somewhere over the rainbow, where she befriends a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion. Finding herself and her dog, Toto, on the bad side of a wicked witch, Dorothy must get to the Emerald City, where the great Wizard of Oz can help her return home. Filled with song, dance, magic, and munchkins, this is arguably the most beloved film of all time, and the timeless story has now been attracting viewers for more than 60 years.

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	This movie is intended for older children.

There are many scenes that very young viewers will love, but probably just as many that will terrify them. Dorothy's mean neighbor, Miss Gulch, will leave them wide-eyed as she rides off on her bicycle with Toto, and later when she turns into a Wicked Witch on her broomstick. Once Dorothy lands in Oz and everything turns to Technicolor, the Witch's green skin might make them blanch. Older kids in this age group may still cringe when the Witch cackles at Dorothy, "I'll get you, my pretty," and hide their eyes when the flying monkeys attack, but they'll probably love the well-defined characters and will be happy that Dorothy ultimately gets home safely.

Kids in this age group will "ooh" and "ah" when Dorothy leaves the black & white world of Kansas and enters the wonderful world of Oz. They're sure to find the Munchkins, especially the Lollipop Guild, irresistible, and they'll be happy to follow the yellow brick road along with Dorothy and Toto. They'll cheer when Dorothy throws water on the Witch, who whines, "I'm melting," and they'll be relieved that the wizard finally comes through with a brain for the scarecrow, a heart for the tin man, courage for the lion, and a way home for Dorothy.


	Many of them have probably made an annual tradition of watching the movie on TV, and these characters feel like family to them. Tweens can most likely sing all the songs and recite much of the dialogue by heart. For them, the film is a journey back to their childhood--one that's safe and familiar and continues to reinforce the idea that there's no place like home.

--Lois Alter Mark, the Flicks for Kids Expert



		Behind the scenes; a storybook read by Angela Lansbury; two TV documentaries; on-set home videos; outtakes; deleted scenes; cast notes; cast commentary; five pre-1939 versions of Oz; and many more features.



			Movie Pluses
		Demonstrates the importance of home Encourages imagination Empowers children

			Movie Minuses
		The terrifying witch and her flying monkeys