Review of The Wiz (1978) by Marj D — 16 Apr 2009

This iz my fave movie of all time I no all da dances n songz.

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Marj D on 16 Apr 2009.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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The only thing I like is the visual effects because they where creative but I don't think it wasn't enough to save it, the sings are forgettable…

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