Review of The Wiz (1978) by Egyptianmystic E — 04 Jan 2010

" So don't no body bring me NO BAD NEWS.".

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Egyptianmystic E on 04 Jan 2010.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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