: Tin Man
This was a mini-series that aired on the Scifi Channel. It’s surprisingly good. They’ve taken the original Wizard of Oz story and updated it into a science fiction version. For instance, Dorothy isn’t taken to Oz but the “Outer Zone” a.k.a. the O.Z. The Scarecrow isn’t really a scarecrow, but the former Queen’s chief scientist and advisor, only he was tortured by the new evil queen and had half his brain removed (he’s now called Glitch because he’s only half there). The result is that we’ve got a story that’s familiar yet new. Pretty cool, and the luxurious scenery and decent special effects make this a keeper. The ending’s a bit too pat for my taste, but this is still a lot of fun with a charming cast.
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