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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013) 5.7
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5.7/10 from 4,900 users
Metascore: 25/100
Reviews: 51 user | 48 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Dorothy wakes up in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man and Glinda from a devious new villain, the Jester.... See full summary » Writers:Roger S. Baum (novel) (as Roger Stanton Baum) , Randi Barnes (screenplay), 2 more credits » |
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Scarecrow
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Lion
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Tin Man
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Dorothy
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Aunt Em
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Uncle Henry
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The Jester
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Glinda
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Randi Soyland | ... |
You /
Handmaiden /
Flying Monkey /
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Wiser
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Marshal Mallow
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Judge Jawbreaker
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Fruit Striped Lawyer
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Stenographer
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China Guard /
Kansas Sheriff
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Dorothy wakes up in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man and Glinda from a devious new villain, the Jester. Wiser the owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess and Tugg the tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City. Written by Clarius Entertainment
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A New Adventure Begins See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some scary images and mild peril | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 May 2014 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dorothy of Oz See more »Box Office
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,715,931 (USA) (9 May 2014)Gross:
$8,460,990 (USA) (25 July 2014)Company Credits
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[sobs]
Tin Man: horrible...
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The idea that however many years have passed in Oz will seem like only a day in Kansas, is something not in any of the old Oz books or movies. It was a recurring element in C.S. Lewis' Narnia fantasies, written years after The Wizard of Oz (1939) was already established. See more »Quotes
Tin Man: I can only imagine how you must feel. Trapped alone in a giant rainbow. Surrounded by colors! It must be[sobs]
Tin Man: horrible...
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As I suspected from its origins, this film is uninspired, unoriginal, and mostly humorless. Apparently it is doing poorly at the box office-- and rightly so. What is missing is the sense of humanity and wonder that infuses L Frank Baums's classic books (especially the first few) and the MGM classic film based on his first book. I think the problem with this film is that it is based on the rather mediocre "Dorothy of Oz" written by a Roger Baum, a great grandson of L Frank Baum. "Dorothy of Oz" has the same deficiencies as this film: lack of universality, originality, understanding of humanity or appeal to adults. Because of these deficiencies, even children will find this film as forgettable as Roger Baum's book. Instead of true originality we are given some new "cute" characters like Wiser the owl. It can't just "get by" on cuteness or nostalgia for the original Oz story. It just doesn't work. Successful children's books and films are driven by vision and heart: this film (and the book it's based on) have none.
I became aware of this film even before it was made, when people soliciting investors for the film contacted me. They were surprised to learn that someone actually knew about L. Frank Baum and his wonderful books (beyond the MGM film that almost everyone has seen). They appeared to believe that anything connected to the Wizard of Oz was golden, and were outraged by the idea that Roger Baum's book is uninspired and that a film based on it was doomed to fail.
Unfortunately, in the end the producers were not able to rise above the unoriginal "Dorothy of Oz." I feel sorry for whoever did invest in this boring debacle. I recommend that you skip this film, no matter the age of your children. Instead see a classic: rent Pinocchio, MGM's "Wizard of Oz," or Disney's "Mary Poppins" each of which has the heart that this film lacks.