8543RB Reading for Me Level 6 Part A

Persuasive
Movie Classics Are Better
There’s no denying that classic children’s movies are by far better than any current movie.
They are so good that people are re-making them as current movies, just like Home Sweet
Home Alone. Trust me, the original Home Alone will always be better than any re-imagining.
The Wizard of Oz
The must-see list of classic movies starts all the way
back in 1939, when The Wizard of Oz was released. This
movie brought us the song ‘Over the Rainbow’, as well
as other musical gems. It was also groundbreaking in
its time as the movie starts in black and white and
transforms into colour. It is the most seen film in
movie history, so how can you argue with that?
The Sound of Music
Then the world was given another gift in the form of
The Sound of Music in 1965. It’s another musical movie,
set in Austria during World War II. The film focuses on
the von Trapp family with seven children and a nanny.
What better way to escape the Nazi regime than to
sing your way over the beautiful Austrian landscape?
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The classic movie of the 1970s was Willy Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory. The music is catchy and there
is a kaleidoscope of bright colours to feast your eyes
on. There is also the genius that was Gene Wilder,
who played the original—and best—Willy Wonka.
Labyrinth
Then there is the classic 1980s movie, Labyrinth, which
stars the unique talents of musician David Bowie. Not
only is it worth watching just for David Bowie and the
soundtrack, it also features quirky puppets from Jim
Henson.
Annie
Another 1980s movie that is a definite must-watch is
the original version of Annie. The musical story of a
lovable, red-headed orphan with a sassy attitude is
the perfect mix of funny and sad. The memorable songs
‘It’s a Hard Knock Life’ and ‘Tomorrow’ are from this
movie, which add to its greatness. It is simply a movie
that will make you feel good, so how can that be bad?
The movies of today don’t evoke the same emotions
that the movies of yesterday do. Modern movies are
lost in special effects, while the classic movies focus
on the characters and relationships. The music just
adds to the entertainment, so what could be better?
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