The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1987)

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an imaginative, feature-length animated film, faithfully adaptied from the classic book by L. Frank Baum. In this brand new version, the limitations of live action film are transcended by fanciful full animation and whimsical narration. This version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz contains scenes from the book not included in the MGM movie. The Lightyear Wizard of Oz series was featured exclusively on HBO. Now reacquaint your family with some of the best loved characters ever to dance the yellow brick road and into your heart in this colorful, timeless adventure.

Introduction
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is a 1987 computer animated tv movie, guided by Tim Reid and produced by Cinar Studios. It is an adaptation of the 1900 novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, which informs the story of a girl called Dorothy who is carried to an enchanting land called Oz. The movie carefully follows the story of the book while including its unique aspects to the tale.

Story Summary
Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, is brushed up away by a twister and ends up in an enchanting globe called Oz. She starts a trip to locate the Wizard of Oz, that can help her return house. On her journey, she befriends a Scarecrow that seeks a brain, a Tin Man that desires a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wishes guts. With each other, they encounter numerous obstacles, including battles with witches, conquering concerns, and also making close friends with not likely animals.

Upon getting here in Oz, Dorothy is welcomed by the Good Witch of the North, who gifts her a set of enchanting, silver footwear. Dorothy is notified that the Wizard of Oz can aid her return residence and also she must adhere to the Yellow Brick Road to reach the Wizard in the Emerald City. Her new good friends likewise believe that the Wizard can meet their desires, so they join Dorothy on her journey.

Encounters as well as Challenges
Throughout the expedition, the group encounters numerous animals and also barriers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to retaliate her sister's death. The Witch is after Dorothy's magical shoes, which hold the power to accomplish her bad wishes. However, Dorothy's good friends are persistent in sustaining and protecting her from the Wicked Witch's attempts to hurt them.

As they travel, they are examined by a number of tests, such as surpassing the Poppies Field that can place them to rest permanently, crossing a treacherous river, as well as navigating a dark woodland. These obstacles assist Dorothy and her pals uncover their true strength, knowledge, and resilience.

The group likewise encounters friendly Munchkins, who help guide them with the lots of difficulties of Oz. The Munchkins share their wisdom concerning the land of Oz, giving valuable guidance to Dorothy and also her good friends on navigating their method to the Wizard and also overcoming the Wicked Witch's malicious plans.

Fulfilling the Wizard and also Facing the Witch
Dorothy and also her close friends ultimately make it to Emerald City, where they satisfy the Wizard of Oz, but he is hard to calm. He accepts assist Dorothy and also her good friends if they can beat the Wicked Witch of the West as well as revive her broomstick. The team unwillingly concurs and also triggers to face the Witch.

Throughout the fight, Dorothy manages to defeat the Wicked Witch by pouring water on her, triggering her to melt away. The team returns to the Wizard with the broomstick, only to discover that the Wizard is a regular male who uses tricks and also impressions to appear magical as well as powerful.

Returning Home
Though let down, Dorothy and her pals still wish to have their heart's desires given. The Wizard, utilizing his wit and expertise, persuades the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and also the Cowardly Lion that they possessed knowledge, a heart, and also nerve all along.

The Good Witch of the North re-emerges, telling Dorothy that she had the power to return residence with her wonderful shoes the whole time. As Dorothy clicks her heels with each other as well as duplicates the phrase, "there's no place like house", she is carried back to Kansas and reunites with her aunt and uncle, currently valuing the love as well as convenience of her residence even more than ever.

Top Cast

  • Morgan Hallett
    Dorothy Gale
  • George Morris
    Tinman
  • Neil Shee
    Lion
  • Margot Kidder (small)
    Margot Kidder
    Narrator
  • Richard Dumont (small)
    Richard Dumont
    Scarecrow (voice)