ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Theatrical Release USA 2010)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.5|5.0 Starsììì

Alice in Wonderland highlights Director Tim Burton’s unique creative style with a highly interesting, interpretive rendition of Alice in Wonderland. Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is even more fresh and different than the introduction of Director Brad Silberling’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events in 2004. The acting is superbly well done with heavy reliance on the talents of Johnny Depp, up and coming Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, and appearances from Anne Hathaway. The special effects are superb with especially outstanding set decoration (Karen O’Hara), make-up (Legacy Effects), and costuming (Colleen Atwood). Overall, the movie keeps interest from the beginning to end.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) follows a white rabbit and falls into a rabbit hole.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Tim Burton for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Chris Lebenzon and Peter M. Tobyansen for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska), Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), White Queen (Anne Hathaway), Stayne/Knave of Hearts (Crispin Glover), Tweedledee/Tweedledum (Matt Lucas), and White Rabbit (voice of Michael Sheen).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. If for nothing else than seeing the costuming, make-up, and special effects, the film is worth at least one viewing.

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