Oh Where
Oh Where

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Oh Where

1975
Movie
90 min
Turkish

Three boys are having their higher education in Istanbul. In fact, they are messing around and dealing with radical politics, girls and gamble. However, the oldest discovers love, and the three realize it is time for change.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Stanley DonenGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and eccentric eccentric millionaire decides to create his own version of the "Wizard of Oz" in modern times, casting himself as the Cowardly Lion. He embarks on a journey to find the perfect Dorothy, encountering various colorful characters and absurd situations along the way.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its nonsensical plot, over-the-top performances, and lack of cohesive direction. It is often cited as a particularly low point in the careers of its cast and director.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely considered an incoherent and baffling cinematic misfire.

  • Features bizarre performances and a plot that makes little to no sense.

  • An unintentional comedy due to its sheer absurdity.

Google audience: Audience reception is overwhelmingly negative, with viewers expressing confusion, disappointment, and a general dislike for the film's nonsensical narrative and poor execution.

Fun Fact

The film was famously shelved for several years before its limited release, and even Stanley Donen reportedly expressed regret over his involvement in the project.

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