That 's because the 1939 film is a part of our collective cultural memory , a work of American mythology so fundamental that it permeates our everyday lives . Director Sam Raimi said he was hesitant to take on `` Oz the Great and Powerful '' Raimi : `` The original is my favorite film of all time . I think it has a lot more going for it than people give credit for.
Director Sam Raimi said he was hesitant to take on `` Oz the Great and Powerful '' Raimi : `` The original is my favorite film of all time . I think it has a lot more going for it than people give credit for.