Alice in Wonderland Review
I went to see Alice in Wonderland on Saturday. So many people have asked me about it on twitter that I thought I’d do a quick review.
The Plot
Well obviously it follows the book which I’ve only read half of. In short (very short)Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers an underworld of strange characters. Alice needs to defeat the Jabberwocky to reinstate the White Queen as ruler of Underworld.
The Effects
The effects were amazing, I can no longer tell what is real and what is animated. The combination of computer graphics and 3D create a unique experience that is no longer akin to watching a film, it’s an experience. To me it felt the story was truly alive, like my imagination was playing out in front of my eyes.
The Cast
Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter and does a great job, some of the characteristics reminded me a bit of his take on Willy Wonka but his character in this film was far more exaggerated.
Helena Bonham Carter who I usually don’t rate stole the show for me, I thought she was the most believable as a storybook character.
Alice is played by Mia somebody or other, I didn’t think she was that remarkable, kind of adequate or maybe she was just up against it with the amazing supporting cast. I’d say the same for Anne Hathaway who plays the White Queen.
I very much enjoyed Matt Lucas as Tweedledee and dum, Alan Rickman as Absolem the caterpillar and Stephen Fry as the Cheshire Cat, they all definitely do us brits proud. My mum liked Barbara Windsor as the Dormouse.
What’s it Like
Eccentric, a little dark as you’d expect from a Tim Burton film, well executed. In my opinion it’s too scary for younger children (under 7), especially in 3D.
What I Thought
I was blown away by the effects but the story was a little fantastical for me. I don’t think it could have been done much better though.
it sounds like its worth a watch.
Definitely, a lot of people will really love this film.
It would definitely be too scary for my 6 year old who is still into Playhouse Disney. I’m probably the odd one out here because I have to say I don’t like Tim Burton films and this one sounds far too weird for me.
I’m not too keen on Tim Burton either but my Mum really fancied it, glad I saw it if only for the effects
I look the minimads to see Alvin adn the chipmonks and this was the trailer, it had minimad in tears and screaming to leave the cinema
That’s not good, if it’s a PG should it really be a trailer in a U film?
I am a huge Tim Burton fan and was rather disappointed.
It looked beautiful and amazing but the narrative felt like it played second fiddle to the visuals (it’s the story of Alice going back so a ‘based on’ rather than the story of Alice in Wonderland).
I think it’s worth seeing for the spectacle of it all but as a film I thought it was seriously lacking.
My rule of thumb is always would I go back? And the answer would be no. Don’t think I’d buy on DVD either.
Dan (7) however LOVED it.
Yeah the script was a bit flimsy.
Thanks for your very sober review. I’ve read both enthusiastic and disappointed ones, but yours is the best. My daughter (10) is looking forward to it but up to now we’ve always found it sold out. Ciao. A.