Introduction and Plot Overview"The Emerald City of Oz" is a 1987 animated film based on the books by L. Frank Baum. It's a sequel to the well-known first book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and is produced by the animation unit at Burbank films Australia. This film offers a kid-friendly tale of everyone's preferred Kansas-born adventurer, Dorothy.
The film begins with Dorothy, played by Morgan Hallet, sitting by the banks of a river in Kansas. Unexpectedly, she and her faithful canine, Toto, are swept away by a tornado that transfers them to the enchanted land of Oz. The tornado drops her home onto the Wicked Witch of the East which kills the witch. Dorothy is hailed as a heroine by the Munchkins.
Experience in the Enchanting LandIn Oz, Dorothy meets a host of delightful characters, including the series' regulars: the Scarecrow (Neil Ross), the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. They all carry out a journey to the Emerald City of Oz to look for assistance from the Wizard to return Dorothy back to Kansas. Along their journey, they experience different experiences and meet new buddies like the Woggle-Bug and Jack Pumpkinhead. They likewise come across brand-new enemies like the Gnome King, who prepares to attack and conquer Oz with his army.
Confrontation with the NemesisThe Gnome King considers Dorothy and her pals as a danger to his plan. To neutralize them, he sends various monsters and traps to sabotage their journey. The pals overcome all these obstacles with their wit, heart, and courage. They reach the Emerald City at the best time to alert everybody about the intrusion.
The Battle and ResolutionThe Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion play definitive functions in safeguarding Oz from the Gnome King's invasion. Their bravery, integrated with the intelligence of the Scarecrow, enables them to devise a strategy that frustrates the Gnome King's intrusion. The Oz army quickly overpowers the Gnomes, sending them back to their kingdom.
In the end, the Wizard isn't able to send out Dorothy back to Kansas. Instead, the good witch, played by Margot Kidder, offers Dorothy a set of silver shoes. She instructs Dorothy to close her eyes, tap her heels thrice, and dream to be back in Kansas. The movie reaches a delighted conclusion when the shoes magic works, returning Dorothy and Toto back to the familiarity of their Kansas farm.
Wrap-up"The Emerald City Of Oz" showcases a tale of friendship, bravery, and wisdom. It delights with its blend of beauty, sweetness, and gentle suspense, producing a family-friendly experience flick. Although the animation of the 1987 variation is contrastingly different to the realism portrayed in more contemporary formats, the movie retains its initial appeal, bringing classic magic to the table. While it understatedly differs from the initial book to accommodate the animation constraints of its time, it still managed to represent the imaginative and enchanting world that Baum intended, showing us that magic, in essence, lies within us all.
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