Continuity mistake: At the beginning of the movie, Oz gives his new assistant a gift, and leans in for a kiss. Both of them are seen to tilt their heads to their right for the kiss. The scene cuts to a wider shot, just before Frank barges in, and their heads are tilted to the left.
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Trailers
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Zach Braff
More trailers
More mistakes in Oz the Great and PowerfulMore quotes from Oz the Great and Powerful
More trivia for Oz the Great and Powerful
More questions & answers from Oz the Great and Powerful
Chosen answer: I believe you are taking a very modern-day perspective. In today's era of technology, scientific advancement, and general skepticism about everything, we are pretty jaded and cynical about things like magic and paranormal phenomena. At that time and place, audiences were far more willing to accept the possibility of true magic and sorcery, and weren't as prone to disbelieving what their eyes told them. A "con" (short for "confidence") man is one who attempts to gain the trust of another, subsequently using deception, fraud, and/or trickery for their own personal gain. I don't think it's unfair to label Oz this way, particularly at the beginning of the film.
Michael Albert