2/4  The Wiz Quick Review
A few memorable songs, but mainly worth watching for it's creepiness.

5/5 The Wiz
  by Linda Allen (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Great movie. I bought it because I wanted to once again see MJ in this role. His performance of the song "You Can't Win" is indeed perfection! It is a great family movie.

4/5 Awesome Movie
  by T. Daniel (Houston, TX USA)
This is one of the best musicals of all time! "The Wiz" is MoTown's take on "The Wizard of Oz" without the exploitation of little people (when Dorothy finds herself in Munchkin Land). It's an awesome movie that will definitely be enjoyed for years (and years) to come. The only reason I didn't give this movie 5 stars is for the length of the movie, as it is 3+ hours long. ALSO-- I got the movie for a great price on Amazon!

5/5 Michael Jackson shines in this movie
  by Susie (NJ)
I was pleasantly surprised by this movie but I would have liked to hear more singing from a very young only 19 or 20 year old Michael Jackson in his first real movie! He sings "You Can't Win" and he is totally adorable as the Scarecrow in this movie. The digital remake was a big improvement over previous versions. I also loved the song "Ease on Down The Road" Michael and Diana dance down the yellow brick road singing the song. Michael shines and steals every scene, imo. I was disappointed that he didn't sing more songs solo though. This movie is a must for any MJ fan. Nipsey Russell was really cute in this also. Diana Ross is good but I wanted to hear more singing from Michael and less from Diana. No offense to Diana Ross fans. Totally worth the price.

5/5 I LOVE THE WIZ...GREAT MOVIE
  by Deidre Guice (Bolton,MS)
I bought this as a start to my movie collection so when I move out my parents house next year, I'll have my movies.My mother has the older version, but I have this one.It is a great movie, love MJ in this movie,he's so handsome, sweet, charming and irrestible. I don't see any difference and that's how I wanted it to be. Only thing I don't like is that the cd doesn't have diana ross' song "Soon as I get home." But so far great movie.

5/5 one of the biggest slept-on hits of the 70's
  by E-Squared (Dallas, Texas)
the wiz, starring diana ross, michael jackson (r.i.p.), nipsey russell (r.i.p.), and ted ross (r.i.p.), was an african-american version of l. frank baum's story 'the wonderful wizard of oz,' not a re-make of the 1939 classic. it had it's own energy, and it's own interpretations of scenery, costuming, and the all-important message of going within to find the answers one seeks. this was apparently lost on the audiences of the times, and didn't do well in the box office. it takes a more culturally aware mind and heart to appreciate this gem, which showcases some incredible songs 'ease on down the road,' the luther vandross-penned '(can't you feel a) brand new day,' 'believe in yourself,' and the showstopper, 'home.' although much has been said about ross' age in playing dorothy, keep in mind that this was not a re-make of the original movie, but a re-interpretation of the storybook and the stage play. dorothy was changed into a shy schoolteacher in search of her sense of self, rather than a little girl on a kansas farmstead. ross does brilliantly and delivers a powerhouse singing and dancing performance. jackson is brilliant as ever as the scarecrow, delivering chaplinesque physical comedy, his own beautiful signature tenor, fluid, funky dance moves, and one of the sweetest performances that reflected so much of his actual personality. comedian nipsey russell brings his sharp wit, showmanship, and surprising sensitivity to the tin man, and ted ross reprises his broadway role as the cowardly lion with a stunning performance of 'i'm a mean ole lion,' and shows off his brilliant stage chops with clever lines, growls and snorts included. the incredible talents of richard pryor, lena horne, theresa merritt, and mabel king round out the performance bill and quincy jones provides the bigger-than-life music production. this was a movie to be enjoyed for what it was, a feel-good romp through a modernized emerald city that was not supposed to be compared to judy garland and her companions, but appreciated as a slice of african-american artistry. such a pity that this classic never received the acclaim it so richly deserved.