Aside from an inane plot, insipid music, and sets and costuming that is embarrasing to watch, this movie is unbelievably RACIST. It is amazing to watch a movie featuring an entirely African American cast that features almost every black stereotype ever written. The characters rely on shucking and jiving and other ancient minstrel show performances, rather than giving us any kind of interesting performance. Diana Ross is completely wrong for her role, as she is not only the blandest performer in the movie, but about 20 years too old for the role as well. To be avoided at all costs. You don't want your children watching such negative portrayels, and you won't want to suffer along either.
Review of The Wiz
