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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
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L. Frank Baum's enduring fantasy story gets a new and very funny spin in this made-for-TV comedy. Dorothy (Ashanti) is a young woman who works in a diner in Kansas owned by her Aunt Em (Queen Latifah) and dreams of one day making it big as a singer. When a tornado makes its way through the trailer park Dorothy and Em call home, the young woman is spirited off to a magical land known as Oz, where she accidentally kills the most wicked witch in the land. Dorothy, however, isn't so sure she wants to stay, and sets off to find a wizard who might be able to help her. As Dorothy searches for the wizard's castle, she makes some friends along the way -- a scarecrow (Kermit the Frog, voiced by Steve Whitmire), a cowardly lion (Fozzie Bear, voiced by Eric Jacobson), a combination robot and computer made of tin (The Great Gonzo, voiced by Dave Goelz) -- but she also has to fend off The Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy, voiced by Eric Jacobson), whose sister fell victim to Dorothy upon her arrival in the strange new land. Featuring most of the best-known Muppet Show characters, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz also features guest appearances by Jeffrey Tambor, David Alan Grier, and Quentin Tarantino. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
AshantiQueen Latifah, (more)
Director(s):
Kirk R. Thatcher
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum's enduring fantasy story gets a new and very funny spin in this made-for-TV comedy. Dorothy (Ashanti) is a young woman who works in a diner in Kansas owned by her Aunt Em (Queen Latifah) and dreams of one day making it big as a singer. When a tornado makes its way through the trailer park Dorothy and Em call home, the young woman is spirited off to a magical land known as Oz, where she accidentally kills the most wicked witch in the land. Dorothy, however, isn't so sure she wants to stay, and sets off to find a wizard who might be able to help her. As Dorothy searches for the wizard's castle, she makes some friends along the way -- a scarecrow (Kermit the Frog, voiced by Steve Whitmire), a cowardly lion (Fozzie Bear, voiced by Eric Jacobson), a combination robot and computer made of tin (The Great Gonzo, voiced by Dave Goelz) -- but she also has to fend off The Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy, voiced by Eric Jacobson), whose sister fell victim to Dorothy upon her arrival in the strange new land. Featuring most of the best-known Muppet Show characters, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz also features guest appearances by Jeffrey Tambor, David Alan Grier, and Quentin Tarantino. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Kirk R. Thatcher
Writer(s):
Adam F. GoldbergSteve HayesDebra Frank
Producer(s):
Martin G. BakerWarren Carr
Categories:
Music & Performing ArtsFamily & Kids
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    Scott G.

    This is a great movie if you want to sexualize your kids - Ashanti walks around in a half shirt and is told to change until she looks sexy. The movie makes references to "Girls Gone Wild" and has a literal scene of nipple-rubbing. The only two cameo appearances are Quentin Tarrentino (Pulp Fiction) and Ozzy Osbourne's wayward daughter (was Larry Flynt not available?). Oh and the Wizard of Oz makes an appearance as a dominatrix in a strapless bustier. Wildly disappointing. Also wildly inappropriate for kids. What is sad, is that the sexualizing scenes add no value to the movie.

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    Jeffrey P.

    This movie was a huge disappointment. We own Season 1 of The Muppet Show and this is the COMPLETE OPPOSITE of that. The Muppet Show is fun for the whole family. This movie is not. Member Scott G. hit the nail on the head regarding the amount of sensuality. Someone else noted her confusing the "witch-slapped" vs. "b-----slapped" comment near the end of the movie when Asanti and Ms. Piggy go at it. But, my response to that is --- do you really want your kids hearing or saying EITHER? Disappointing that the franchise can't come up with something more creative and inventive for their rendition of this classic.

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    Jill K.

    not up to the Muppets fun stuff and NOT a kids movie. tragic waste of film.

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