The Wiz
Film1978134 min

The Wiz

Taste attributes: adventurefamilyfantasymusicanimalsmusic/dancefastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming quest

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"From the book that's an American tradition… from the smash-hit Broadway show… the entertainment of the year!"

Boxlist takeA good-natured fantasy film that is otherworldly, fresh and stylish. Best if you like warmth over edge.

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6.0 /10

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Wholesomeness: Wholesome, where this profile leans unsavoury
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home

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Taste Attributes

all consuming quest

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Adventure
Year
1978
Runtime
134 min
Status
Released
Studio
Motown Productions
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