Tin Man: Like the Wizard of Oz… Only Better

I remember watching the original Wizard of Oz movie as a child. Even though it was almost half a century old by the first time I watched it, the story was still enjoyable for its imagination. Like any true classic, it’s timeless, able to appeal to audiences even decades after its first release.

I found Tin Man, a TV mini-series based on the original Wizard of Oz, to be a welcome update to the Wizard of Oz genre. Some purists would probably disagree, but I felt that it added depth to the original storyline. It retains many of the original elements of the story while expanding on them in unique and imaginative ways, bringing the O.Z. alive.

In case you haven’t had a chance to see it, I won’t go into the details of the story. My only minor criticism was Zooey Deschannel’s acting. I’m not sure if it was intended as part of DG’s character, but she didn’t seem to portray emotion very well. Other than that, everything was above par, at least as far as TV movies go.

If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, I suggest you check out the official Tin Man website for the next showing. Even if you miss it once, Tin Man’s the sort of series that they’re bound to be rerun over and over again.