Review of The Wiz (1978) by Neil B — 08 May 2008

I Love this movie! It has a great story and great music.

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Neil B on 08 May 2008.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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A nice version of The Wizard of Oz for coloured people, but then turns into an evil nightmare that WILL turn some people off…

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