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Tin Man (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) |  | Director: Nick Willing
Actors: Zooey Deschanel, Neal McDonough, Alan Cumming, Richard Dreyfuss, Raoul Trujillo
Studio: Rhi Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  202 reviews
Sales Rank: 1007
Format: Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Running Time: 265 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8
MPN: GEPD80855D
UPC: 796019808552
EAN: 0796019808552
ASIN: B0010X744G
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 11, 2008
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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 09/16/2008 Run time: 264 minutes
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Well Worth Watching July 29, 2010
WryGuy2 (Arlington, VA)
"Tin Man", a 3 part mini-series that aired on the Sci-Fi channel in 2007, is a re-imagining of the Wizard of Oz. But unlike the classic 1939 movie, which despite its overtones of evil, was basically a bright and cheerful place, "Tin Man" is much darker and apocalyptic (and in a sense, truer to the novel by L. Frank Baum.)
The story follows D.G., a young woman in Kansas who lives at home on a farm, working as a waitress in a local diner, and yearning for a more exciting life, one where she better fits in. Without giving anything away, she is transported to the O.Z. (the Outer Zone) and meets up with updated versions of the tin man, cowardly lion, and scarecrow, who help her on her quests. However, while giving the occasional nod to the 1939 film, the story and characters in "Tin Man" is basically brand new, and is quite entertaining and imaginative.
For a miniseries, the special effects are quite good and very realistic. The actors are, by and large, talented and fit well into their characters, especially Alan Cumming as Glitch, and Neal McDonough as the Tin Man. I had some problems with Zooey Deschanel as DG, though. While Ms Deschanel is quite talented, I felt that the scope of her character's emotions was too limited and too bland, when greater passion and amazement would have been more appropriate.
While I enjoyed the story as a whole, I also thought some of the dialog was a bit too stilted and/or trite at times, and that there were several holes in the plot that could have been better explained. Again, without trying to give anything away, the evil witch has her purpose, but it's never really clear why she wants to do it, especially as the likely impact would be the end of the world. The first two episodes were better in this regard, while the third (and final episode) felt a bit rushed. I also would have like a slightly longer and more conclusive ending after DG and company defeat the witch.
Taken as a whole, though, this is a good miniseries, about 4 ½ hours of actual viewing time, and is well worth watching. I like how they turned the story of the Wizard of Oz inside out, the superior productions values, and how well the actors fit their roles.
 Such a treat right when I needed it! July 29, 2010
C. Wilczynski
The movie came exactly when it said it would and it worked 100%, couldn't have asked for more!
Steam punk O.Z. exceeds expectations July 24, 2010
K. Reynolds (Norfolk, VA USA)
WE ALL KNOW the Tin Man is the guy looking for a heart. But in the three-part series broadcast on SyFy (formerly SciFi), we have "...a team of characters missing parts who, as a group, complete each other," as Raoul Trujillo (Raw/Cowardly Lion) says in the making-of.
Sounds a lot like the original, yes? Still, the overriding quest in this new take - from the Wicked Witch, Azkadellia (Kathleen Robertson) to D.G./Dorothy Gale (Zooey Deschanel) herself - the theme is finding heart as in love and courage.
In a clever script from Steven Long Mitchell and Craig W. Van Sickle directed by Nick Willing, "The Wizard of Oz," both book and film, have been filtered through a rusty steam punk lens for an exciting sci-fi twist. Gadgets made up of ancient office machines and what looks like Dr. Frankenstein's original set define the O.Z. or Outer Zone. The Scarecrow is now Glitch (Alan Cumming), once the most intelligent man in the universe, now a zipper-headed goofball in search of his missing brain. (Find it bottled in Dr. Frank's lab in the W.W.'s industrialized castle.)
D.G. - Dorothy - wears bootcut jeans and rides a motorcycle in old Kansas where she works as a waitress in a blue gingham apron. (Who wouldn't want leave that behind?) ToTo is a shape shifter. The Cowardly Lion - or Raw - has leonine characteristics and is a member of an empathic race, captured and used by the W.W. in order to glean secrets from her enemies.
The Tin Man/Wyatt Cain (Neal McDonough) is an Old West style law enforcer complete with cool hat and six gun. He also rides a white horse. When introduced, Cain is found in a gruesome metal diving suit contraption, a device that continually replays the most horrific day of sustaining him physically. His heart is hardened by grief while the others are shattered, yet they band together to fight the evil that has overtaken the O.Z.
That would be the gorgeous Wicked Witch who dresses in extreme, body sculpting style - golden body armour, leather, satin - and whose flying bat monkeys come to life through tattoos inscribed on her cleavage.
Visually, "Tin Man" is a treat with all its imaginative characters, costumes and sets. Effects are not always the best. Those flying monkeys, for example, are sometimes painfully rendered. Some efforts, such as the green house and double eclipse, look amateurish. However, it all blends in well with the story; color and detail are movie quality, especially in high-def. A stereo soundtrack sounds good; viewers will enjoy re-watching and listening for classic Oz references. An original score by Simon Boswell has a lush, almost classic sound.
Extras are carried over from the DVD collector's edition and make lively viewing once the series concludes. The best would be "Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: The Making of Tin Man," a detailed behind-scenes exploration with interviews from cast and crew. This is a film adults can enjoy on their own or together with young ones. It might even make a decent, two-night double feature with the classic "Wizard of Oz" - or pair it with Nick Willing's most recent SyFy homage, "Alice," a reboot of "Alice in Wonderland."
Better then the Original July 6, 2010
Jocelyn M Muise (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA)
Hate to say it, but this is a better telling of the original story. The Sci-Fi version seems more believable to me. Amazing characters. Long movie, but it's a mini-series after all. Great Saturday Afternoon Movie.
Tin Man Rocks! June 30, 2010
Thomas Ringkamp (Marietta, GA)
I happened to come across this on Netflix on demand and thought what the heck, looks interesting. I then spent the next 4 and a half hours mesmerized! This series/movie is awesome! I agree with an another reviewer who said that this felt like the real story and the old one like a Saturday morning cartoon. Although the old story IS cleverly referenced at one point, making this one more like a sequel than a replacement. I agree that I wouldn't let little kids see it but I can't wait to show it to my teenage kids. All in all I can't rave enough, and in fact just bought the DVD even though I can watch in on Netflix any time I want! Get this DVD you will NOT be dissapointed!
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