The Wizard of Oz (1939)
(dir. Victor Fleming)
By: Tarek Fayoumi
The Wizard of OZ, The Sphere includes Apples and Monkeys:
The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas is one for the ages. The experience is immersive to the highest extent possible. The land of Oz sprinkles audiences into this spellbinding experience. When the talking trees throw apples at Dorothy (Judy Garland) and Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), fake apples fall onto the audience. When there is the scene with the flying monkeys, prop monkeys emerge above the Sphere. The journeys of adventure and suspense, carries an interactive feel that makes the experience truly feel special. The Sphere is 160,000 square feet with 16K resolution. The imagery through the land of Oz feels like everyone can fly over many rainbows.
OZ The Great and Powerful feels Like a Throne:
With the many journeys of Dorothy finding herself to enter uncharted territory, the moment that truly is mind-blowing (in the Sphere) is when OZ The Great and Powerful makes his grand entry. When he makes his announcement, and his requests, fire rises up from below the floor. Creating the moment to feel like a throne-like display. It is an emperor moment that is jumpy and grand. It also does warm up the room a bit. Especially when the fire rises in the fuming motion, creating an unstoppable array of wonders.
Worth the Time?
As one who believes everyone should experience The Wizard of Oz, this is well worth the time and money. Tickets range from $104-$137 dollars. There are also specialized VIP tickets and add-ons to heighten the experience. Prices vary upon showtime and the demand. VIP add-ons may be worth it for the many souvenirs. That is because for first timers and die-hard fans, they will create the ambience for many memories. The cinematography, the wonders, and the characterizations are all a joy. This format in The Sphere left me breathless. There is no place like The Sphere to experience The Wizard of Oz. For tickets visit their website at the link below.