It is believed to by the most-watched film ever made, and the reason for that is the irresistable feeling that there seems to be magic imprinted onto every frame of the film. It is perhaps the first overt fantasy film to be widely accepted by mass audiences, and the elements of the fantastic are too whimsical and warm to be denied. Judy Garland gives a great performance, as does the supporting cast, and the songs and musical numbers are justly legendary. It may not be the deepest or most complex movie ever made, but one cannot deny it’s one of the most enjoyable, and if the purpose of film is truly to whisk the viewer off to another world, it is one of the most successful.