Things seem to be skewing towards "gritty" and away from "enchanting" these days. That Narnia movie certainly went that way. Though I did enjoy it's LotR-ness, it was pretty obvious they made some style choices.
I don't know why they just can't make up something new and not have to put the name Oz on it.
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