Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

2014
Movie
88 min
English

Dorothy wakes 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. New comrades 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.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users52%
Director: Will Finn, Dan St. PierreGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Dorothy Gale returns to the magical Land of Oz to find that the Emerald City is in ruins and the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion are in distress. She discovers that the Jester, a new villain, has taken over Oz and is draining its magic. Dorothy, with the help of her new friends, 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 largely negative reviews from critics and a lukewarm reception from audiences. Many criticized the film for its uninspired animation, weak plot, and forgettable characters, failing to capture the magic of its source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from subpar animation that lacks the charm and visual appeal of classic Oz adaptations.

  • The plot is predictable and fails to engage, with a storyline that feels derivative and uninspired.

  • Despite a star-studded voice cast, the characters are largely underdeveloped and lack memorable qualities.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a disappointing sequel to the beloved Wizard of Oz. While some appreciated the colorful animation and familiar characters, many felt the story was weak and didn't live up to the original's legacy, with some finding it boring for children.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a musical adaptation of Roger S. Baum's 'Dorothy of Oz', but was later changed to an animated feature film.

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