I don't know why other people didn't like this movie, but I enjoyed it. I suppose the film's strengths play to my personal movie preferences: a dose of action and a world of imagination. Similar movies would include Narnia, Bridge to Terabithia, Pan's Labyrinth, and Coraline.
Film critics might be able to analyze the film in ways I couldn't imagine. Perhaps fans of Disney's animated Alice in Wonderland, the books, or other adaptations don't like Burton's twist on the story. I loved the story.
20180704:
The internet was down and unable to watch Netflix, I decided to watch this movie which was on DVD.* It was strange not being able to look stuff up; technically I could have used my phone, but I didn't because that was relatively inconvenient.
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| Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) |
In any case, the movie was alright. It had its moments, but I didn't always agree with it visually. I would, however, have to mention that I had the same problem the first time I watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
Furthermore, sometimes the story tried too hard to be deep and meaningful. Personally I would have preferred this particular story to be outwardly fun with a deeper twist here and there, as opposed to one that was outwardly deep with a dab of fun.
*Watching the DVD was nostalgic with various DVD experiences such as the repeating scenes which play at the menu (some worse than others) and special features.
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| Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) |
('*' Continued...) With that being said, I once observed that Netflix has a special features section; however, I hardly ever look at it.
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20190919 Comment:
I was transferring movie posts today (from www.supertran.net to movies.supertran.net) and I came across an older entry for this movie - meaning that I had already seen it. I went ahead and moved the old content here.
Instant Comments:
Creepy start.
What does pinching have to do with dreams.
"What is proper?"
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| Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) |
Hahaha. "It is best to keep your visions to yourself. When in doubt, be silent."
Ha. These two girls behave a little like Dumbledee and Dumbledum.
Smile. Roses and painting the roses red.
I like the music that picks up at "I need a moment" and the chase of the rabbit.
Wow. I never imagined Alice going down the rabbit hole would be so violent. (I never read the book though, wonder how it's depicted there.)
Oh, that's Alan Rickman's voice (the caterpillar)
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| White Queen (Anne Hathaway) |
Jabberwocky with a vorpal sword.
Oh, I just noticed that there's a dodo bird.
Very odd that she said she's been having the same dream all her life, yet she doesn't recognize Wonderland (with all the creatures she mentioned as a child).
How would sniffing at the base of the castle get the dog to Alice? I understand such dogs have a strong sense of smell, but there should still be a trail to pick up on.
Why does the knave move so funny? Especially with respect to the horse.
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| Stayne - Knave of Hearts (Crispin Glover) |
What's the job of the hatter?
I can't help find the similarity in the way Johnny Depp runs here as hatter with the way he runs as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
I like how Alice takes control.
Though if she were dreaming, then it'd be lucid dreaming.
There was a person in the crowd with boobs that stuck out oddly.
Oh, the knave moves oddly because he's animated, due to his strange proportions.
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| Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry) |
Huh. Fake nose. All these people are wearing fake prostheses to make them look abnormal.
I see. It's about making the choice to please others or doing it for herself.
Six will be the Jabberwocky.
"Hatter, why is the raven like a writing desk?" "I haven't the slightest idea."
Watched 20101101 (Netflix, Instant)
Watched 20180704 (DVD)
Alice in Wonderland (2010) Tim Burton. 108 min. [inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) by Lewis Carroll]
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| Alice in armor |
Relevant Links:
Alice in Wonderland (IMDb.com)
Alice in Wonderland (RottenTomatoes.com)
Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) (Wikipedia.org)
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