Wizard Of Oz Themes

Introduction The classical movie, The Wizard of Oz (1939) brought life to viewers during the Great Depression, by the mise en scene and techniques used: color, lighting, and acting styles made The Wizard of Oz one of the most popular classical movies that is watched by people of all ages. The Wizard of Oz is most identified as a fantasy genre where many conventions and attributes are met during the proganist, Dorothy’s journey through a mystical and colorful world of talking creatures. In the film, one of the major themes is how Dorothy appreciates her family and people who play the fantasy creatures in the film. The Wizard of Oz (1939) was created by great people which made the film appealing to viewers. Contextual Information The movie, The Wizard of Oz (1939) was made in 1939. The film was directed by, Victor Fleming and four more co-directors: George
Due to its need for high light levels, Technicolor often created gaudy images that resembled a child's coloring book. Rosson was able to make the colors more subtle” (IMDB.com, n.d.). In comparison of have a great film, the actors and actress play a major role in the success of the film. In the movie, The Wizard of Oz (1939), there were seven major characters who made the film one of the most well-known and best-loved films ever made. However, in my final film critique paper, I’m going to discuss the four major characters in the film. Selecting an actor is a critical aspect when creating a film. Great actors bring out the naturalism of the character making the film that much greater. In The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland, as her role of Dorothy, a teenage girl journeying through a magical Land of Oz with her three friends. The acting style Judy Garland played was an interpreter actor. An interpreter actor is a person who put their own unique stamp on the character” (Goodykoontz & Jacobs,