Return to Oz

Return to Oz evokes a complex mix of emotions, diverging from the purely whimsical tone of its predecessor. A significant portion of the audience experiences Fear, Anxiety, and a sense of the Disturbing due to the film's darker themes, including Dorothy's initial predicament with electroshock therapy and the unsettling imagery of the Wheelers, Mombi, and the petrified inhabitants of Oz. Despite these darker elements, the core adventure narrative drives strong feelings of Anticipation, Empathy for Dorothy and her friends, and Hope as she strives to restore Oz. Moments of Excitement and Curiosity arise from exploring the changed fantastical world, leading to eventual Relief and Satisfaction upon the resolution of the conflict. There's also underlying Sadness for the ruined state of Oz and a touch of Nostalgia for the familiar characters, balanced by eventual Joy and Happiness in the triumph of good over evil.