The Wizard of Oz by Richard Thorpe was a success for many years, even though it wasn’t at first. The Wizard of Oz is a formalist movie, which was a new genre. The Wizard of Oz also took many chances with the film’s style. The Wizard of Oz is a relatively new movie. Movies before it tended towards realism. These films did not have the same tools as the Wizard of Oz director had to create his movie. The director pushed the boundaries of formalist elements and made the film more than the audiences expected. The film is a timeless classic, and it’s not hard to see why. The formal elements can be appreciated even today. Two of the main elements of success for the film were its use of movement and photography.
The film has a lot of action right from the beginning. Characters are rarely seated. The plot is almost always carried out by characters. This film is art because it has a constant expression of movement. These choices in style keep viewers engaged. As their eyes constantly move, the audience rarely gets bored. Unsuccessful movies may have a less dynamic or more tightly framed frame. The subjects of the photograph have less mobility than in a film that is more formalistic.
It is never static. Some scenes can be slow while others are in fast motion. Twister scene is a popular example of a fast-motion scene. This scene has a jerky, chaotic motion. The debris and tumbleweeds are moving so fast that the viewer is forced to keep up with Dorothy.
In the song “If Only I Had a Brain”, scarecrows and Dorothy sit, but only for a short time. They’re soon moving and up again. Dorothy continues to move, even though Dorothy does not dance. She and all the characters show a lot of dynamism, such as head nodding and shaking their heads. This engages the audience. The viewers can feel the emotions of the characters through the large expressions. It is important to feel connected to the characters in order for readers and filmmakers alike to be engaged. American Film Institute states that there are many musicals among classic films, including Singin’ in the Rain. West Side Story, The Sound of Music and Singin’ in the Rain. These films all have one thing in common: they are full of movement. These films are fast-paced, with a constantly changing setting.
The film also has a strong focus on photography. The Wizard of Oz’s musical nature automatically makes it a formalism. The film is flamboyant in style and appears to be larger than life. This distortion in reality is the reason why the film succeeds because audiences often want something more than they are.
In order to create this illusion, filters are used to blur backgrounds when the main characters are talking. This makes the main characters more prominent, allowing us to see their facial expressions and at times, allowing the viewer to connect to them. If you look at the tin-man’s face when he sings, “If Only Had a Heart”, the smile on his lips shows the hope he has. Today says, “One of the ways we perceive emotions in film is via a technique I call The Mirror Rule. It says it’s best to mirror the visual inputs that you are seeing. You should always smile when someone smiles at you.
Many elements of The Wizard of Oz use this concept of mirror expression. Hope is again shown using various lighting techniques. The contrast of light and dark shades can symbolize the hope of “light on the end”. The bright light of dancing and singing scenes is a contrast to scenes like the forest or twister. Wide view is a technique that can be used to introduce this bright light. This wide shot is used to emphasize the musical drama. It also establishes a point of views. The director wanted the audience to be able to see the same thing Dorothy sees. This film succeeds because it includes the viewer throughout the character’s journey.
The Wizard of Oz was a great film because the director took some risks. The director used a variety of elements to make it a success. Movement and photography are two of its most important components. Characters and other elements of the scene are always in motion. Chaos is evident in the dancing and tornado scenes. The movements can be fast or slow, but they keep the audience engaged. The success of a movie is also largely attributed to photography. The distortions are what give the film its artistic value. Art imitates life. The film should be full of expression and life. This will make the viewer feel good, resulting in a lasting success.
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