richard.fuller1
I think I saw it a Sunday afternoon, in the '70s, and as a kid, if it was new to me, then it was new. I didn't like it, mainly as I was told it wasn't Judy Garland's voice. That disappointed me.But looking back again, I didn't care for Ethel Merman as the follow-up witch (didn't care for the name Mombi either).But overall, I liked Paul Lynde, Herschel Bernardi and all the voicework. I got a kick out of the Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man songs all being the same; H-E-A-R-T, B-R-A-V-E and for the Scarecrow, B-R-A-N-E. If I am remembering that correctly.Later, I would actually see this had a theatrical release and I was very puzzled by that, but I didn't go see it. I think it was just something for families to do with their kids.I wouldn't mind seeing it again tho. I remember there just seemed to be a lot of excitement with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Pumpkinhead and the horse racing around.A comic book version about this same time would have the same characters, but seemed to have a deer's head on the side of the basket of a balloon.
Phil South
My kids liked this movie but I think even they started flagging after a while. I totally agree it's way too long, and some really weird music and songs.The most interesting thing from a UK perspective is an odd moment in the Overture at the beginning of the movie. It surprisingly contains a well known and much loved UK TV theme tune.British viewers will recognise the News At Ten theme tune in it's entireity minus of course the chimes of Big Ben. I always thought it was specially composed for the show but it was lifted from the score of this movie!Who knew?
kita117
This movie was great for an animation. The music in my opinion was the best overall. I liked the opening of the movie. I loved the characters in the movie, and Dorothy can sing really well. A must see for children and adults.
M.Hunt
This movie is excellent! Liza sounds just like her mother when she did the film that it gives me chills every time! I love the new songs and the wonderful plotline which is mesh of "The Marvelous Land of Oz" and "Ozma of Oz". A fantastic sequel =)
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