Review of The Wiz (1978) by Renan M — 05 Feb 2015

You're thinking: "they updated the original ... with an all black cast?!?" and you would be right. Surprisingly though this version offers competent take on by now hallowed material with engaging musical numbers and winning portrayals.

There only one drawback really that keeps this one buried in the dustbin of forgotten films and that's Diana Ross' age. She's the elephant in the room, almost nearly talented enough to make you forget, but not quite enough.

Misses it by that much.