The Land of OZ
The Land of OZ

The Land of OZ

2015Movie95 minRussian

In Yekaterinburg over the Christmas period, shop assistant Lenka Shabadinova experiences a number of incredible events and unexpected meetings.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users43%
Director: Will Finn, Dan St. PierreGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

Dorothy Gale is whisked back to the magical Land of Oz, only to find it in disrepair and under the rule of the manipulative Jester. The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion are missing their heads, and the Emerald City is in ruins. Dorothy, with the help of new friends like the sugar-glider Wiser and the old soldier Marshal Mallow, must embark on a quest to restore Oz to its former glory and defeat the Jester.

Critical Reception

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its animation, predictable story, and uninspired songs. Audiences also showed little enthusiasm, resulting in a poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation is often described as flat and unappealing, lacking the vibrancy expected of an Oz adaptation.
  • Critics found the plot to be derivative and predictable, failing to capture the magic of previous Oz stories.
  • The musical numbers were widely considered forgettable and failed to add significant value to the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's visual style and storytelling. Many felt it was a pale imitation of the beloved original stories and lacked the charm and wonder they expected from a return to Oz.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a live-action/CGI hybrid but was redeveloped into a fully animated feature after initial production struggles.

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