THE WIZ

1978 ***1/2 135 mins.

This modern interpretation of L. Frank Baum's classic children's tale The Fabulous Wizard of Oz is really something to see. It's very interesting to see New York City transformed into the magical land of Oz. It's fun to watch Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, and Richard Pryor as The Wiz. The music pulsates with the indominable '70s sprit. While the film is not great, by any means, it is still a fun little film to watch.