Review of The Wiz (1978) by Winston P — 07 Sep 2007

Some of you guys are crazy, this is the best rendition of The Wizard of Oz there is,I wasnt even interested in the story until this movie came out..

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Winston P on 07 Sep 2007.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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