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best movie i've ever seen.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I've just watched it there and I just was so happy that it wasn't like the movie! The songs were absolutely brilliant and well done. You are able to dance with them and in the movie, it was dull as hell. I'm just so pleased that they made a recreation of 'The Wiz!' because it very much needed it years later. I found it quite enjoyable and moving, the dancing was literally spot on and to me, it's like I'm in another world watching the whole action! I was thrilled to see Amber Riley, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah involved in this. This really deserved well known stars, it makes the whole movie fun to look at and be excited for what happens next! I sound like a child but still, this was just the best. I can't describe it, everything about it was just wonderful!This is worth your time folks, make your kids watch it too!

I am not a theater expert or a theater critic. I watch TV to be entertained and oh boy, was I ever entertained with "The Wiz Live!" I didn't look for flaws. I didn't listen for missed notes or lyrics. I didn't scour sets and costumes for flaws. I certainly did not inspect dance routines for missteps. I didn't unfairly compare it to the original Broadway production, subsequent movie, or the beloved classic that I so dearly adore. I simply watched and I was enchanted with what NBC put before me.No, this viewer won't pick apart the production. I will just say again that I was entertained and I am so very glad I had the privilege of watching NBC finally get it right!

What a treat to watch all of these professionals. The dancing was amazing as were the acrobats. The choreography was very hip and interesting. It reminded me of the old black and white movies where the dancing was at least as important as the singing and the acting. There isn't enough of that in many of the musicals I have seen recently. The scenery changes were flawless as was the scenery itself. I loved the emerald dancers and would love to know a little more about who they were and if they are dancers on Broadway. The costumes were also fun. Dorthy's was probably the least inspired which I found kind of odd. Shenile just sealed her future.

The only spoiler that I have is that it's a great version of the movie. From the stage set / costumes/ singing/ acting/ personnel in the production, all came together like a moment in time that can't be replaced. I have always loved 'the Wiz' movie, from the original with Diana and MJ to the current with... well everyone that I love in our culture. This is the first time in a long time that I can't say anything bad about it. There's no reason not to endorse/support and completely embrace this production. I'm so filled with joy from the this play that I want to see it again. I would love for it to be on Broadway for a time. I will absolutely purchase the DVD/blu-ray (without hesitation). OK... I believe it's enough, but one more thank you for this piece of art.