Review of Return to Oz (1985) by Jack G — 05 Mar 2015

On an artistic visual level this is spectacular work, with practical effects, mattes, puppets, claymation, the works, with an emerald city that looks like a Russian communist block from that time period.

And I liked how dark and weird it got, that was fine. but I didn't love all the supporting characters who become Dorothys companions, and the villain (who is appropriately badass And deranged) is only most effective by the third act.

so it's a really good movie. a lost classic? depends who you ask I suppose. Nevertheless, Balk is fun to watch in a role where she's constantly thinking and reacting well in her acting - a sophisticated acting job young or otherwise.