Review of The Wiz (1978) by Kathryn V — 31 May 2008

Urban OZ very funny, any fan of M. Jackson or OZ should watch it!

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Kathryn V on 31 May 2008.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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