Wonderful character development!

Excellent but underrated film

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

After reading the book "Wicked" and watching the TV miniseries "Tin Man", I can definitively say that the latter is a much more exciting experience than the former.While "Wicked" tries to fit itself into the Wizard of Oz cannon (and fails miserably in the process), "Tin Man" is more of a re-imagining of the Oz universe (think the 2001 version of "Planet of the Apes", but much better). A young girl named DG finds herself whisked away into a strange land called the Outer Zone, where she quickly meets a man who had his brain surgically removed (Glitch), a former police officer of the O.Z. Tin Man force (Cain), and a very hairy telepathic animal (Raw). The group, just trying to figure out what the heck is going on, is continually thwarted by Azkadelia, the evil ruler of the O.Z.Just from that brief description, it is clear that the key elements of the original "Oz" are in place, just a little stranger. However, where the series really succeeds is in its ability to mend both a tribute to "Oz", and creating its own unique storyline. Throughout the film, subtle little nods are given to the original cannon (think Superman Returns), while the main new protagonists embark on their own unique journey. Plus, by the end of the journey, the entire adventure actually finds its place quite nicely WITHIN the Oz cannon, not feeling pretentious (like "Wicked") or completely out of place.About the only "problem" with this series is its long runtime, which inevitably led to a few moments of tedium. All in all, though, this is fantastic Oz-related fiction that carves out its own little niche in the cannon material.

I love the book, and adore the 1939 film, so I watched Tin Man with low expectations despite having enjoyed Alice two years previous. And while uneven, it was interesting. More a re-imagining than an adaptation, I did like it in general. It is perhaps too long, with the story rather too thin for the length and it starts off slow, but the more interesting the events turn into the better paced it gets. The best assets are the production values and music. The mini-series does look great, the effects are above decent compared to what it could have been, the costumes are well-tailored and the sets are colourful and striking. The music is memorable and quite rousing in spots too. The dialogue amuses and flows well mostly, apart from the odd stilted moment, and the direction is serviceable. The acting is good. Zooey Deschannel is probably Tin Man's weak link, though she isn't bad. She looks beguiling with an endearing and refreshing wide-eyed innocence but she can occasionally be a little stiff and whiny too. Alan Cumming however is wonderfully quirky as Glitch, Raw and Zero are entertaining and Kathaleen Robertson is chillingly beautiful. Overall, interesting, flawed but likable re-imagining. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Tin Man is an interesting update of the old Wizard of Oz story, with special effects and acting well above the Sci-Fi Channel's usual low standards. It is more akin to Battlestar Galactica (although not quite as good) than to their creature features. Zooey Deschanel, Kathleen Robertson, and Alan Cumming all turn in good performances, although Richard Dreyfuss fans should be warned that his role is smaller than advertised.The plot overall is well written, although at times rather predictable, especially in the third episode. There are some issues with the dialogue though, with some genuinely flat lines scattered throughout the series.In terms of younger fans of Baum, the plot might be a bit dark for the under ten set, but should be enjoyable for older kids, particularly teenagers with a taste for the bizarre.

Go past the rainbow, and beyond the yellow brick road, because this is an extremely different version of 'The Wizard of Oz' There are very few similarities to the original. Everybody does an awesome job. DG (Dorothy Gale) is a waitress who feels that she doesn't belong in Kansas and dreams of a woman who tells her that a storm is coming. DG is caught in the storm, and lands in the O.Z. (Outer Zone) She befriends a man who doesn't have a brain named Glitch (Scarecrow) They find a man locked in an iron suit named Cain, who happens to be a cop. In the O.Z. they call the cops 'Tin Man' They also come across a creature named Raw that looks like a 'lion' who can see into the future. They find out that they must seek help from the Mystic Man (Wizard) so that they can defeat an evil sorceress named Azkadellia (Wicked Witch of the West) She can release flying monkeys from her breasts. DG rediscovers her past, tries to stop the witch, find Toto too, and begins to realize that home is where your heart is. I still love the original classic better! I highly recommend TIN MAN!!!