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Tim BurtonScreenplay:
Linda WoolvertonCinematography:
Dariusz WolskiComposer:
Danny ElfmanCast:
Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Crispin Glover, Michael Sheen, Geraldine James, Christopher Lee (more)VOD (5)
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When a bright, beautiful 19-year old Alice Kingsley accidentally tumbles down a rabbit hole, she is transported into the delightfully fantastical world she encountered as a child. There, she meets a mad hatter (Johnny Depp), who will serve as her guide as she journeys through a wonderland filled with an all-star cast of extraordinary characters living in a land oppressed by a tyrannical red queen. Together they embark on an amazing adventure where Alice will find her true identity. (Disney / Buena Vista)
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The weakest Burton film ever. Unfortunate, but it's true. Alice is too digital, it drags (it only really picks up in those moments when the images are finally supported Danny Elfman's good motif) and is very uninteresting in terms of plot. Moreover, with perhaps two exceptions (Hatter's farewell, the digital dog and his family), it lacks any emotion. The pros: The aforementioned music (including an Avril Lavigne song), Helena Bonham Carter, a great feline named Cheshire Cat and a few funny moments. Otherwise, there’s not much, I'm sorry to say.__P.S. The return to wonderland worked much, much better in Spielberg's Hook.
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Burton didn't tell a story, he simply narrated. The most frequently asked question by me was why the film is not fully animated, since everything is as artificial as the interior of a Chinese car. In the overload of "Burton-esque visuals," completely in CGI, everything is lost... except for Mia Wasikowska, who carries the whole confused (!!) mess to the end. This time, that’s liberation. It’s sterile, boring, kitschy, plastic... the perfect repellent for viewer empathy.
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The renowned king of bizarre worlds has finally embarked on the most famous journey yet, and though he couldn't live up to the huge fan expectations, he certainly entertained with a trip from a classic story, with slight modifications. However, surprisingly, everything depends on how much attention Johnny Depp attracts. His Mad Hatter is not just a supporting character, but an equal protagonist who almost outshines the amazingly furious Red Queen or the likeable Alice herself. **Spoilerish PS**: Even I was surprised by how much I was saddened until the confirmation in the second half that Burton didn't go completely against the rules and didn't let Alice stay with the Mad Hatter. That unspoken romantic bond was screaming for it.
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I welcome stories derived from the stories embedded in the Disney portfolio that bring something new to the table (such as Snow White or Maleficent, in addition to Alice). That's how Disney came up with their version of Alice in Wonderland in 1951, and almost 60 years later they expanded the story with a sequel. Now we meet Alice, who is no longer a little girl, but a nineteen-year-old girl about to be married. She is once again lured by the white rabbit into the world of the Queen of Hearts, the Hatter, and other strange creatures. Lewis Carroll would probably have been surprised if he had been told in 1865 how inspirational his Alice would be. I don't particularly enjoy Burton's films, some I like more, others less, in the case of Alice in Wonderland I'm satisfied that his group is spot on: Elfman in the recording studio, Depp and Bonham Carter in front of the camera.
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Tim Burton returns and this time he takes us to Wonderland. “Alice in Wonderland” has been adapted into a variety of films and Burton has taken it in his own distinctive way. Of course, you can't expect anything normal, if only because of Burton's style of filmmaking. The new Alice in Wonderland is full of colour, bizarre creatures and funny moments that amuse rather than make you laugh. I noticed a lot of elements that reference Burton's previous films, especially the depiction of the digital landscape of Wonderland. What I would criticise the film for is its at times rather over the top portrayal of the characters and their behaviour - some people liked it, I found it off-putting. The dialogue is simple and does not offend. Danny Elfman once again did not disappoint and added his unique music to the film. As for the actors, I'm happy with most of them. Mia Wasikowska looks like she's going to die any minute, but she’s good; Johnny Depp is great and crazy as always and the two queens fit their characters perfectly. Finally, there's the skinny Absolom and the perpetually effusive Sklíba. In short, a typically Burtonian film, not gloomy this time, but instead a film of all colours, which perhaps cannot surprise, but is a feast for the eyes ... 75%.
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