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Weibo body film review-"The Wizard of Oz"
Hilma 2021-10-18 19:51:43
1. David Bodwell has spoken quite comprehensively, covering everything from visual style to narrative to ideology. Just pick the most interesting ones. 2. Someone pointed out the ubiquitous form of parallel comparison in this film. In addition to the comparison of characters and scenes, the constant repetition and variation of the musical theme always emphasizes Dorothy’s emotional changes. At the same time, the same musical theme also helps to transform the story. Dominate in a unified style. 3. The motif of the film is "No place is better than home". Through the dreamlike form of singing, dancing and colorful Oz, the film dispelled the rebellion and departure of young people. When Dorothy first came to Oz, Bright, saturated colors completely defeated Kansas's yellow and boring tones, becoming the best endorsement of this dream.
Extended Reading
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[Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man watch as the Wicked Witch of the West vanishes into a fireball]
The Scarecrow: I'm not afraid of her! I'll see you get safely to the Wizard now, whether I get a brain or not. Stuff a mattress with me. Ha!
The Tin Man: I'll see you reach the Wizard, whether I get a heart or not. Beehive, bah! Let her try and make a beehive out of me!
[snaps his fingers with a clunking sound]
Dorothy: Oh, you're the best friends anybody ever had. And it's funny, but I feel as if I'd known you all the time, but I couldn't have, could I?
The Scarecrow: I don't see how. You weren't around when I was stuffed and sewn together, were you?
The Tin Man: And I was standing over there, rusting for the longest time.
Dorothy: Still, I wish I could remember... but I guess it doesn't matter anyway. We know each other now, don't we?
The Scarecrow: That's right.
The Tin Man: We do.
The Scarecrow: To Oz?
The Tin Man: To Oz.
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Dorothy: Goodbye, Tin Man. Oh, don't cry! You'll rust so dreadfully. Here. Here's your oil can.
[kisses him]
Dorothy: Goodbye.
The Tin Man: Now I know I've got a heart, 'cause it's breaking...
Dorothy: Goodbye, Lion. You know, I know it isn't right, but I'm going to miss the way you used to holler for help before you found your courage.
The Cowardly Lion: [tearfully] I never would've found it, if it hadn't been for you...
Dorothy: [to Scarecrow] I think I'll miss you most of all.