I am a Wizard of Oz. Superfan have been since I was a kid. I was very worried that the film would leave a lot to be desired compared to the stage play was I ever wrong!
Because of the ability of film to take you places that Theater cannot with special effects , visual effects. This had an even bigger impact …:.there are those that want to find someplace in the Oz timeline that fits for them so they can put wicked in a proper spot. Some items may never quite add up. I had to let go of that Desire to have a neat timeline that makes sense.
When L Frank Baum wrote these over 100 years ago It was a much simpler time. I don’t believe as I’ve read by some others that Wickef is some someone else’s truth about what was really happening in Oz.
I believe this is a story with an alternate view that takes place as a prequel. Somewhat darker more dystopian, which was very far from what our original author intended. That doesn’t make it bad , it just makes it an. alternate story. Which I can live with. They stand on the shoulders of a whole canon of stories that will not be diminished by some other storytelling that envisioned what came before.
This is a
glorious spectacular visual feast, and I truly believe there will be many Oscar nominations and wins. The score
Art, Photography, costuming, sets, design, breathtaking. I felt the two Lead actresses were magnificent! I’m going to see it again this week well done all involved! Thank you