Sure, I have seen this movie before, but it was a long time ago. I liked it back then. Now:
The Good:
Fairuza Balk is a great Dorothy. Sometimes her mannerisms completely reminded me of young Judy Garland, sometimes they well a well-sculpted orignal Dorothy... just a wonderful Dorothy.
Tik-Tok is one of the coolest characters of all time. Our military thinking could learn a lot fom the concept. An army that: one can't wind (or fund) itself, two thinks of ways to get out of a situation that doesn't always call for violence, and three talks when it is need only.
Jack is another great character is the film and the Gump isn't so bad either (better than the one in Forrest Gump but not quite as good as the weird ass one in Legend.).
Fun story... a bit dark as any good sequel should be.
Neat scenery.
The Bad:
I totally disliked the looks of the original Oz characters, except the Tin-Man (he was ok).
Ozma & Billina... the characters, the ideas, the everythings.
The wheelers don't seem so menacing anymore, sort of psycho with plastic wheel for a hand - frightening until you realize they have a wheel for a hand.
Some of the special effects were so-so at best.
Overall: Super movie. I still love it! I totally give it a 90% Labyrinth.
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Speaking of The Wizaed Of Oz, this week over at the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience beloved entertainer from the 20th century, Sammy Davis Jr, takes a crack at the Judy Garland songbook. Sammy sings 'em all, including The Man That Got Away, Over The Rainbow, But Not For Me, and many other Garland classics. He even sings two duets with the great lady herself, as well as one with her daughter Liza.
This kind of show biz, and this kind of entertainment doesn't exist anymore!
Another great file posted over at the Yahoo Judy Garland Experience is a radio program that features an interview with a talkative flight attendant who recounts an adventurous red eye flight she took with Judy and her hairdresser, Orville, back in 1963.
This one is a real hoot!
Other new files over at the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience include two episodes of the Charlie MCCarthy radio show. One is from June 7, 1942, and the other is from December 7, 1941, better known as Pearl Harbor Day.
This nerve wracking broadcast which featured Judy, along with Abbott And Costello ,was constantly interrupted with news of various countries making declarations of war!
Nevermind that Judy rises to the occasion and offers up some great entertainment, this was history in the making!
Even if you are not a Judy fan you might want to check out this broadcast for it's historical significance alone!
And if that isn't enough several parodies of the song The Lady Is A Tramp, as sung by Frank Sinatra have been posted over at the Yahoo experience. Frank salutes his friends Orson Welles, Maureen Starkey, and Spiro Agnew, as well as remarkable duets of the song with the great Ella Fitzgerald which were recorded over the span of 33 years. There is even an ultra rare rendition performed by Frank with Buddy Greco!
And if that isn't enough there are also tons of other rare audio files by Judy and others.
For those of you who aren't familiar with The Judy Garland Experience it is an exciting group on yahoo that features lively informative instructions, and the rarest audio, video, and photo files of Judy anywhere! The membership includes Garland family members, people who knew and worked with Judy, other celebrities, authors, film makers, and fans of all levels and persuasions. The only one missing is you.
Please stop by The Judy Garland Experience and check it out. I promis you won't be disappointed.
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/
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