Under the Rainbow (1981)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

I've heard that „Under the rainbow" is a cult movie for some people. It's not surprising for me. It's such a silly and cheesy mess that somebody must have liked it . After all Chevy Chase plays here a private detective , Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia from "Star wars" trilogy) appears in underwear and there are midgets . A LOT of midgets . There is also some Nazi spy here and a bit of "Wizard of Oz" there.I don't think that this movie shows midgets in bad light. In the end it shows they are humans just like us and should be treated that way. After all , I doubt that any of those midgets that starred in this movie was ashamed .It's a rather forgettable comedy , or maybe it was too campy for my taste . Maybe you will find something interesting here . I give it 1/10.

Sorry - I think "Blazing Saddles" used that first, and that's a much better satire! This is just silliness - we always get laughs out of this, it's not prejudiced against anyone because everyone gets skewered! Also, part of the fun is star-watching, it has a lot of our favorite character actors, including Billy Barty, Mako, Eve Arden! Surely they all realized that it was a bit of froth, and not to be taken seriously. I brought out the VHS because of the recent interview with surviving Munchkins. We would like to have a DVD because my husband, who is deaf, depends on captions or subtitles to get the jokes.SPOILER - It opts out in the end, making it a dream and not based on reality!

Realize that this is not a factual representation of the making of the Wizard of Oz. You know Hollywood and the phrase dramatic license? I thought this movie was hilarious because I love corny stuff. This movie is a spoof on Hollywood itself. Only a spoof would include a Nazi plot, inept secret agents, a quirky romance, a dimwitted assassin, lots of little people and, of course, the making of a movie within the movie. The big chase scene is too funny and the movie ends as it should. Did I say a good chase scene? I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it. This would be a good movie for family night. So if you enjoy corny stuff, rent this and judge for yourself.

What a great underrated movie. Everywhere I look it gets awful reviews, but they don't seem to take into account the campiness of the movie. It doesn't make fun on little people, or at least it doesn't poke more fun at them than anyone else! It makes fun of everyone! If you can find it, at least rent it and give it a try. If you watch it, you'll want to buy it... I did.My whole family enjoyed the movie, and I believe yours will to... Wholesome fun for anyone who enjoys spoofs of spy movies or comedies in general.Chevy Chase is at his prime and best in this movie, sure the script isn't great, but what movie in this genre is? The slap-stick of the movie is incredible and the acting is above most in the category! I have several friends that happen to be little people, and they all enjoyed the movie, and didn't find it offensive in the least. The writers make fun of everyone, while not belittling anyone (except Nazi war criminals, give it a chance!)...