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The Wiz

  • Rated G
  • 2hr 14m
  • 53

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Producer:

Rob Cohen

Writer:

L. Frank Baum, William F. Brown, Joel Schumacher

Release Date:

Oct 24, 1978

Runtime:

2hr 14m

Synopsis

An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.

Cast

  • Diana Ross
  • Michael Jackson
  • Nipsey Russell
  • Ted Ross
  • Mabel King
  • Theresa Merritt
  • Thelma Carpenter
  • Lena Horne
  • Richard Pryor
  • Stanley Greene

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Metacritic

53
metacritic
Based on 11 Critics
6.7

USER SCORE (9)

Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Reviews
50

A lot to look at, little to contemplate, and nothing to hum.

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Metacritic review by Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
75

The movie has great moments and a lot of life, sensational special effects and costumes, and Ross, Jackson, and Russell. Why doesn't it involve us as deeply as The Wizard of Oz? Maybe because it hedges its bets by wanting to be sophisticated and universal, childlike and knowing, appealing to both a mass audience and to media insiders. The Wizard of Oz went flat-out for the heart of its story; there are times whenThe Wiz has just a touch too much calculation.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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