Alice in Wonderland
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 5, 2010
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arthurcloudNov 24, 2010
C'est une mauvaise adaptation. Un point c'est tout. Les premiers films de Tim Burton restent des chefs-d'oeuvre comparés à cette chose sans forme. Si vous avez adoré Charlie Et La Chocolaterie vousC'est une mauvaise adaptation. Un point c'est tout. Les premiers films de Tim Burton restent des chefs-d'oeuvre comparés à cette chose sans forme. Si vous avez adoré Charlie Et La Chocolaterie vous aimerez surement cette version d'Alice. Ce n'est évidemment pas mon cas.… Expand
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unclemarselluswNov 24, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half Of this point goes to johnny depp and the other half point goes to helena bonham carter, no problems with them at all. However having never even read the book, I will say that other than the two aforementioned actors this film was garbage. It had no direction, the main character was left completely undeveloped, the actress playing the main character had no screen presence let alone confidence in her role, there was no sense of tension, I'm pretty sure something called a bandersnatch (which my mother informs me was not ever seen in the book) is not supposed to be and endeared loveable dog thing, it turned into another uneededly epic underdog story at the end, with unspoken potential for romance between the pimary female and male lead (oh disney you never fail to do this), there were a ton of unecessary characters who DID not pull their weight (spastic rabbit thing, mouse, other rabbit thing, the goddamn dog {aww he has a family, how lovingly manipulative} and the fat boys) Ughh and she does one of those disney things where she goes and tells everyone whats what at the end of the film all things which could have been concluded at the beginning of the film and i would have forgiven it ALL IF THE GODDAMN JABBERWOCK WASNT A GODDAMN DRAGON!! AGHH EVERYTHING IS A DRAGON MY DAMN COFFEE TABLE IS A DRAGON! MY EBONY COA COA BUTTER CO*CHIE IS A DRAGON MY IMAGINARY NEPHEW IS A DAMN DRAGON!… Expand
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Ruler101Dec 2, 2010
In the creative mind of director Tim Burton I say bravo. These graphics show that is mind thinks in very strange ways. The acting and the screenplay were rough in areas and great in others. Some of the time you just sit there and wonder "IsIn the creative mind of director Tim Burton I say bravo. These graphics show that is mind thinks in very strange ways. The acting and the screenplay were rough in areas and great in others. Some of the time you just sit there and wonder "Is this ever going to move on??" and other parts you think "Holy crap this is great!!" It really depends how you look at this movie to know if you love it, hate it, or thought it was good. for me i thought it was good but certain parts of me wished they made the first part and then this part next.… Expand
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JonnyFendiJan 10, 2011
Finally, I saw ALICE IN WONDERLAND the movie that I have been waiting for such a long time. The tale about nineteen years old Alice following the white rabbit, to find her destiny back in Wonderland that now ruled by Red Queen. The movieFinally, I saw ALICE IN WONDERLAND the movie that I have been waiting for such a long time. The tale about nineteen years old Alice following the white rabbit, to find her destiny back in Wonderland that now ruled by Red Queen. The movie directed by Tim Burton, the man specialty in eye candy and delight visualization. Thiz movie is the seventh collaboration with Johnny Depp as his main Cast, after EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990), ED WOOD (1994), SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999), CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (2005), CORPSE BRIDE (2005), and SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (2007). His other masterpiece features are: BEETLE JUICE (1988), BATMAN (1989) and BIG FISH (2003). Thiz movie supported by various Casts like: Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Michael Sheen, Alan Rickman, and Mia Wasikowska as Alice. The most powerful performance in thiz movie is Big Head Red Queen character, which played amazingly wicked and funny at the same time by Helena Bonham Carter (is about the same character on Lord Farquaad in first SHREK (2001)). Bonham Carter performance exceeds Depp appearance. Her existence saves the movie for overall. Beside that I did not feel any emotions on thiz film, everything was flat. Actually, thiz movie did not supported by good script. It might, the worse script that came to Tim Burton desk in these past twenty years of his career, despite the visualization is A-class. The story is an alternate version of Alice originally written by Lewis Caroll. thiz version did not carry such a thrill and interesting plots. In the final scene (Spoiler Alert!), give Alice a sword and knight armor to slay a dragon? It is definitely not a good option. The change is too radical, soft and tender Alice that builds from the beginning, suddenly take an incisive turn over. The flip over so hard that possibly had become its own boomerang itself.

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christinaFeb 3, 2011
this movie wasn't horrible and it wasn't great but it did show the scenes as a magical area and i loved how Johnny Depp played the mad hater but over all it was interesting.
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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011
Alice in Wonderland is a very pleasant movie. The movie passed without me blinking, there was no dull moment what so ever. By the time it reached signs of the "end" I asked myself, has it been 5 minutes yet? The movie puts you in a veryAlice in Wonderland is a very pleasant movie. The movie passed without me blinking, there was no dull moment what so ever. By the time it reached signs of the "end" I asked myself, has it been 5 minutes yet? The movie puts you in a very interesting world with strange places and characters. The music in this film was the best music I've heard in a movie in a long time. The acting was amusing and little details about the characters' personalities was made in a very smart fashion that will keep you entertained through out the movie. I give Alice in Wonderland a 6 or 7 for all the fun that I had watching it, I wished it was 1 hour longer.… Expand
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Efreet69Mar 7, 2011
I'd break this movie down into the following components: 1. Story: Three and a Half Stars; >>>> 2. Acting: Three Stars; Competent but not groundbreaking; >>>> 3. Sound and Visuals: Four Stars; Gorgeous but sometimes "too unreal." YesI'd break this movie down into the following components: 1. Story: Three and a Half Stars; >>>> 2. Acting: Three Stars; Competent but not groundbreaking; >>>> 3. Sound and Visuals: Four Stars; Gorgeous but sometimes "too unreal." Yes that's an odd statement for a fantasy film. What I mean by this is that some times you are too aware that it is not real, in that it seems artificial. Well done effects can mute the aspect of artificiality, as I feel was done better in the second and third "Lord of the Rings films."; >>>> 4. Gestalt: The movie does not excel the sum of its components, as few films do. An example of one that does is "The King's Speech." >>>> My full cinema profile here: http://bit.ly/MyMovies… Expand
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guardboy21Apr 11, 2011
This movie totally rocked. Johnny Depp, Mia however you spell her last name, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway i think did a fantastic job. This was one of my favorites of 2010.
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Rick_RogersMay 1, 2011
Well thankyou Tim Buton, thankyou for at least making me want to deliberately avoid thinking about how much I hate this film. I summarise reasons below why I endeavour to avoid even remembering what it is I despised so much about this film,Well thankyou Tim Buton, thankyou for at least making me want to deliberately avoid thinking about how much I hate this film. I summarise reasons below why I endeavour to avoid even remembering what it is I despised so much about this film, and why it actually makes me depressed just to write this review. In no particular order of awfulness:

1. The plot; it may as well not be there, it is just an excuse to go through hyper weird set pieces that end up looking like art student vomit. In fact there is no plot, I was wrong to even mention the word and I am sorry for that

2. Visual Direction; should have been made as another stop motion film a lá Nightmare or Corpse Bride, because the visual style they were going for was clearly done by someone who saw those films and thought long and hard about how to regurgitate them onto a green screen. 3. The voice acting; t his film is basically comprised of non-real characters who are cgi'd next to real ones, and they were mostly good (enough) but these 3 wanted to make me cry: The: Red Queen, awfully shrill (Queeny anyone?) and devoid of any real charm or humor. Dormouse, Barbara Windsor playing a ridiculously re-purposed character in a ridiculous over acted voice and Johnny Depp, a real actor performance you say? No, if you look closely you can see someone drew him in with Crayolas. 4. Johnny Depp: Please stop, oh God why won't you stop? What...are you, are you Scottish now? Why? Oh no....I'll pay you, whatever Burton offered I'll double. Just please...wait, what are you doing now? No please stop dancing...oh Christ no.No.No.No.

5. The Sacrilege: Hello source material! Goodbye source material!!!!! I recall fondly my childhood memories of bedtime stories when I was very young at around 5 to reading the books myself when 7 and feeling to this day the influence they have on my creativity and the very landscape of my mind, if you will. Only two years ago I finally found 'my copy' of the book at a book fair, a beautiful hardback 1970s ed with all the original J. Tenniel illustrations and including some letters by L. Carol and I was so excited to have it in my hand after years of borrowing the family copy. I read the book once every two years or so to refresh it in my mind without it becoming boring, and I was so excited to hear of the new film. I won't bother to go into detail, but everything about this hash of a cash cow got under my skin. When looking back on the original story, I loved most its purity and and it's otherworldly, edge-of-dreaming surrealism and of course Alice, because I found it so easy to take her place; and when I look at what they warped these inherent properties into I feel angry and almost physically sick.


There you go, I am done. This film is probably worth some mark other than zero, hell it's probably even worth a couple of good comments, but I am even too biased to care at this point abut being too biased. I am like a grieving parent who has had a child brutally murdered by a callous and dangerous killer, with no comprehension of the damage he has caused through his actions, my only hope is that this film will slowly rot away in a cell until everyone forgets about it and then maybe I can move on.… Expand
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LeewayJul 3, 2011
All the beauty and the hard work in creating Wonderland really pays off especially if seen in 3D.
Tim Burton's dark direction of Alice In Wonderland is somewhat interesting, the finishing look looks well made but sometimes its a bit tooAll the beauty and the hard work in creating Wonderland really pays off especially if seen in 3D.
Tim Burton's dark direction of Alice In Wonderland is somewhat interesting, the finishing look looks well made but sometimes its a bit too gloomy and added with the dullness of a story that is all too mature for anybody 10 and under (Go figure: Alice is like in her late teens, more problems). The characters all have their own unique touch; Alice is the low key but she's not a chore to look at, Johnny Depp is as charming as ever (a more crazier take then Jack Sparrow), The Red Queen's big heart shaped head is BIG and Anne Hathaway's White Queen never stops putting her hands in the air. Each character has charm in them but when added with Tim Burton's touch, each of them have their own "dark side." Alice seems to be the normal one but the rest like Mad Hatter (his creepy red eyes) and White Queen (when she's not looking at her orchids she's in the kitchen making up a hot potion of fingers and saliva) are all mad but in a good-funny way. Let us not forget about Alan Rickman who plays an ugly-wrinkled caterpillar that only puffs on a cigarette or in a kid's interpretation 'sucking on a perfume looking bottle and blowing out circle clouds.'
The whole entire film...lets just say, "Tim Burton, WHAT on Earth have you've been smoking?" The whole entire film is like on the high ride with Tim Burton which makes the film Mad! I guess its a good thing, whatever he's smoking seems to be working for him and while I was watching this film, I couldn't help but hallucinate as well. The Storyline of the Film: It gets a 60%.
It was very simply done and told. It seems like every Disney movie has a theme which this one has. Theme: being brave and mad at the same time which is what I got out of it. I know other people think it's about governing yourself and taking the lead. The C.G.I usage of the Film: It gets an 80%
Visually Striking! A movie that gets credits for the visuals.
Overall: 70%
It's an interesting film made only to catch the audience's eyes but it does little effect to move the heart.… Expand
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CRLAug 27, 2011
The acting is superbly wacky; Mia Wasikowska is excellent and Johnny Depp is perfectly cast. However this movie, which should more correctly be titled 'Through the Looking Glass,' features a plot and script so confusing and convoluted thatThe acting is superbly wacky; Mia Wasikowska is excellent and Johnny Depp is perfectly cast. However this movie, which should more correctly be titled 'Through the Looking Glass,' features a plot and script so confusing and convoluted that the acting is lost in the muddle.… Expand
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heybuddymoviesAug 1, 2011
One summerâ
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Yu38111Aug 15, 2011
Alice in wonderland is good movie. But, action is so-so. It is gorgeous 3D movie!!!
Tim Burton is nice character. I think that I want to watch again. Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is very cute!!!
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saori21Aug 12, 2011
This movie is very interesting movie. Alice's story is very famouse. so, I was execiting movie. And costume is very great and cute!! Gohnny depp is very cool !! I want to into the world. I try see movie again.
I like fiction movie. BeatifulThis movie is very interesting movie. Alice's story is very famouse. so, I was execiting movie. And costume is very great and cute!! Gohnny depp is very cool !! I want to into the world. I try see movie again.
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J-ShapAug 26, 2011
Tim Burton was once called the cleverest and most imaginative filmmaker in Hollywood since David Lynch. A decade later he made Alice in Wonderland, and finally gave into his desire to be painter rather than a storyteller.
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Potter17Dec 10, 2011
It is not what you could call "Burton's best film" and totally lacked the appeal of the original version but decent acting and incredible visual effects kept my attention through the whole movie.
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jos95Jul 17, 2012
This version actually makes sense unlike the original version, because there's an actual story rather than a sequence of random events like the original. Mia Wasikowska has a fine mainstream debut as Alice and the rest of the cast have funThis version actually makes sense unlike the original version, because there's an actual story rather than a sequence of random events like the original. Mia Wasikowska has a fine mainstream debut as Alice and the rest of the cast have fun performances including Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Despite Tim Burton's signature touch, it becomes quite ordinary towards the end. For what this movie was trying to do, I think it did a good job at it.… Expand
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SpunkyMonkeyAug 15, 2012
For me the 1st 2/3rds of the film are a bit scatty and a mish-mash of ideas and plots - there's nothing quite holding the film together other than it's whacky visuals and the odd bit of magic. The last 3rd of the film really saves it though,For me the 1st 2/3rds of the film are a bit scatty and a mish-mash of ideas and plots - there's nothing quite holding the film together other than it's whacky visuals and the odd bit of magic. The last 3rd of the film really saves it though, and adds a lot of substance to earlier proceedings. It could have done with a lot more magic throughout, and also a bit more direction - but at no time is it unbearable and often it is fun, with that last 3rd being very good indeed.… Expand
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LJHayesMay 30, 2014
Despite a strong start to his career, in more recent years Tim Burton has somehow managed to monotonize the absurd. Johnny Depp in Wonderland is a prime example. Despite what die hard fans of Burton may say, there are no original ideas hereDespite a strong start to his career, in more recent years Tim Burton has somehow managed to monotonize the absurd. Johnny Depp in Wonderland is a prime example. Despite what die hard fans of Burton may say, there are no original ideas here it's just a bastardised version of what you've already seen. I think it's supposed to be a sequel but if that is the case it's a fairly terrible one.
Alice comes to Wonderland (which is no called Underland for some reason) and is told she's apparently been there before when she was little but she keeps saying that was a different Alice and she also gets told she has to fight this huge monster thing called a Jabberwocky but she insists that is also a different Alice. Spoiler alert, it turns out Alice is Alice all along. What a **** twist.
The supporting cast do a decent job but our leading lady, Mia Wasikowska, is a mind bogglingly bad actress. Fear, surprise, confusion, anger, happiness, worry, relief are all portrayed with the same vacant expression and flat tone of voice.
There's just very little to praise about this film. The writing, story, direction, and acting are all sub-par and the CGI isn't all that impressive. I'd advise giving this one a miss.… Expand
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ZilcellMay 26, 2012
This film tends to be underrated by the other critics. It passionately tells Alice's story with wit and a lot of decent story ideas. Visuals and action are good as well.
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LandFJun 5, 2012
Alice In Wonderland really is a mixed bag. I know that's hardly a way to begin a review, but when you've got a bag as mixed as this, it's hard to know quite where to start. I never can tell what Alice In Wonderland is trying to be, whether aAlice In Wonderland really is a mixed bag. I know that's hardly a way to begin a review, but when you've got a bag as mixed as this, it's hard to know quite where to start. I never can tell what Alice In Wonderland is trying to be, whether a drama, an action movie, a comedy, but it appears to be juggling all three at once, which provides mixed results, as I mentioned previously. Instead of being a mere adaption of the Alice In Wonderland book, Tim Burton instead creates a story that occurs 13 years after. Alice is set to marry a lord who she does not want to marry at all. Demands from her mother and parents of Alice's predetermined husband further confuse and frustrate Alice. So to escape it all, she follows a familiar rabbit into a rabbit hole, and we all know what will happen from there. Or do we? Since this is, in fact, 13 years after the original Wonderland incident, things have changed. Wonderland (or Underland, as we learn it is called) has become a much darker, and dangerous place. Alice is destined to slay a beast called the Jabberwocky, but she doubts herself, and the Red Queen wants her killed. It's all a little bit more complicated than it needs to be. But Underland is all about complications. I will start by pointing out Alice In Wonderland's biggest strength: The visuals. Between the magnificent makeup, the ridiculous costumes, the outrageous hair, and stunning special effects (and they are stunning sometimes), Alice In Wonderland is one of the most visually captivating films ever made. But if only everything else was as wonderful and undeniably incredible as the visual effects. The characters, while mostly amusing, feel a little bit...predictable. Tim Burton usually likes to recreate the characters, but instead, we get virtually the same characters from the book (and animated Disney movie), with little exception. True, Burton tries to flesh them out a bit more and add additional back story, but it does little to separate the characters in this adaption from the animated version. The acting, like the film, is a huge mixed bag. That's not to say that there are BAD actors. All the acting is very good, it's just expected. Predictable, like the characters. Most everyone is played by the book, with no special spin on almost any of them. Johnny Depp disappoints in his role as the Mad Hatter. He needs to be over the top and ridiculous. Instead, he's just rather ordinary. What happened to the wacky, bizzareness that be brought us in Charlie In The Chocolate Factory? But this isn't always the case with the acting. Helena Bonham Carter (as the Red Queen) is as outrageous and ridiculous as she needs to be, and more. Her acting is by far the most impressive in the film. Carter ends up doing the performance Depp should've done, but doesn't. One performance I didn't expect to like was Anne Hathaway's as The White Queen. "She's much too recognizable." I thought. And I was right. But she does perfectly. She's extremely dramatic and flowy, and she does a marvelous job. Without doing any research on the score beforehand, I knew that it was composed by Danny Elfman. After looking it up after the film, I was proven correct. Here's how I knew: It sounds like all his other scores. Yes, Elfman's a great composer, but all his scores sound alike, each borrowing elements from his last score. If Elfman can't get his act together, Burton may need to look for a new composer. My last opinion about Alice In Wonderland may be the most important: It makes sense. Well, mostly anyway. It's not nearly as whimsical and bizzare as it should be. It's actually, relatively straight forward. Alice In Wonderland just isn't weird enough. It needs to be more odd. More outrageous. The animated version did a much better job at this. I wanted to like this film. I wanted to love it. But Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland just isn't the film it should be. But it's not half-bad. If you haven't already seen Alice In Wonderland, it's not a bad diversion; it's just not a very good one.… Expand
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bricefpJun 10, 2012
This actually my least favorite movie of all time. It does something that I hate where movies try to make some classic story into lord of the rings. I cannot stand that. That of course is my subjective opinion. There are many other things IThis actually my least favorite movie of all time. It does something that I hate where movies try to make some classic story into lord of the rings. I cannot stand that. That of course is my subjective opinion. There are many other things I don't like, the acting, the dialogue, the VFX. The Cheshire cat is good though. Not good enough to redeem a single point, but he was the best thing in the movie.… Expand
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AquophisFeb 6, 2012
I'm guessing this is one of those "loved by the public, hated by the critics"-type films. I, for one, found it delightful. What else would you expect when you have a wonderfully quirky author adapted by a wonderfully quirky director?
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csw12Apr 3, 2012
Alice in Wonderland is okay. Great visuals but the acting seem corny and the charcters looked stupid. An average film with average acting and average story.
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Trev29Sep 1, 2012
The creativity of Tim Burton is what saves this movie. In all truth, it was very boring at times. It picked up at the end when more interesting characters appeared. It was still full of great wackiness though.
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
Nope. I'm going to say that if you have not watched the 1951 animation, you'll probably enjoy the film. If you have, it will certainly be a disappointment. It just does not have the strong heart that the cartoon had.
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lady_ascot21Jun 25, 2012
I loved the movie, especially the sets, clothes, and the provision of the actors (of course), but the story could have been different and the ending could have been another. Loved the provision of Leo Bill, although very small.
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moonman1994Dec 23, 2013
Although very entertaining and beautiful because of the color saturation that was used this live action adaption of Alice in Wonderland just doesn't seem to capture the "wonder" that is Wonderland. With the cast of the film it could have beenAlthough very entertaining and beautiful because of the color saturation that was used this live action adaption of Alice in Wonderland just doesn't seem to capture the "wonder" that is Wonderland. With the cast of the film it could have been much much more but the color saturation becomes borderline grotesque and it just falls short of being the truly magical Wonderland that we were all expecting. And as much as I like Tim Burton, these flaws are most likely his doing. Sometimes Burton's creepy touch is not what a film needs or should have.… Expand
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EdorkMay 30, 2014
A pseudo sequel to the 1951 animated film, Tim Burton's Alice does a really good job of showing the titular character struggle with her inner demons and fight for the right to be her own person. It's mostly based on the book's sequel, ThroughA pseudo sequel to the 1951 animated film, Tim Burton's Alice does a really good job of showing the titular character struggle with her inner demons and fight for the right to be her own person. It's mostly based on the book's sequel, Through the Looking Glass, but it gives special call outs to most of Lewis Carrol's short stories and poems, particularly The Jabberwocky. The cast is great, and the visuals and music are Oscar worthy!
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wieltsjNov 26, 2012
Having a 4 year old child, we've been watching a lot of versions of Alice in Wonderland. I was nervous about seeing the Burton version for two reasons: (1) the really negative critic reviews; and (2) it seemed a bit scary for my son. InHaving a 4 year old child, we've been watching a lot of versions of Alice in Wonderland. I was nervous about seeing the Burton version for two reasons: (1) the really negative critic reviews; and (2) it seemed a bit scary for my son. In fact, I felt that this was, by far, the best version of Alice in Wonderland I have ever seen. Unlike the others, the characters had tremendous depth, not just random strange entities with no overall connection. And that lead me to the other wonderful thing about the film: IT HAS A PLOT. It's not just a surreal drama, but there is a plot that keeps the viewer engaged throughout, and gives a purpose for each character's actions. I did NOT expect this from Burton. Is it true to the original? Not really, but it's so much better. Much like the play Wicked had certain aspects that were much better than the book. I honestly think that this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.… Expand
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RedShadowHatDec 30, 2012
Great movie for the entire family, primarily the kids. Funny with family friendly action. Any parent should get this movie for their kid. But I dont recommend watching it more then once or twice, the most is just a bit too predictable.
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MDG397Mar 8, 2013
It's pretty much just a film adaptation of the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll than the actual book that he wrote, that's not necessarily a bad thing but I just don't think that's what it should be about. Most other things are goodIt's pretty much just a film adaptation of the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll than the actual book that he wrote, that's not necessarily a bad thing but I just don't think that's what it should be about. Most other things are good though, acting, CGI, and I was entertained while I was watching it. It's a good movie, but definitely not a must-see.… Expand
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mds03Apr 3, 2013
This is absolutely one of the worst movies ever made. It's so corny, dull, and boring that's it's impossible to enjoy. Not to mention that it's extremely creepy and dark but it's a kid's movie! Do not let a child under 10 see it or he will beThis is absolutely one of the worst movies ever made. It's so corny, dull, and boring that's it's impossible to enjoy. Not to mention that it's extremely creepy and dark but it's a kid's movie! Do not let a child under 10 see it or he will be scarred for life. How did this make over a billion dollars on it's box office?!! The only reason it gets a one from me is because of the special effects. But other than that.............. Horrible! Horrible! Horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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SEROJJun 26, 2016
Superb visuals and great acting make this classic tale a great movie for kids, not so great for adults, but i think that it deserves at least a watch!
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mapizarroOct 15, 2013
I think Tim Burton should get plenty of rest. He is rusty. "Alice in Wonderland" is a outrage for Lewis Carroll's novels. Film without charm and boring. If Burton wanted to destroy the memory of the 1951 film, he just find it.
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Movie1997Mar 24, 2013
I honestly expected this movie to be better than what it turned out to be. More a dissapointment than a disaster. But the main reason for the movies' bust is some of the acting, especially Mia's portrayl of Alice. Out of all the characters,I honestly expected this movie to be better than what it turned out to be. More a dissapointment than a disaster. But the main reason for the movies' bust is some of the acting, especially Mia's portrayl of Alice. Out of all the characters, Alices' was the worst. It made me hate this movie more than try to enjoy it. Aside from it's fairly descent visuals, you've really just entered a boring world that doesn't get better.… Expand
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Skullgirlsfan13May 15, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. you know, remakes suck. Ever so rarely is there a new version that is substantial or even better than the original. This one is neither. It is an instant cash grab of the most iconic tale of wonderment and enchantment, turned into a clichéd pop corn flick. Just throw this movie in the pile of movies that look good, but lack any good direction in story and development. First off, Tim Burton. Why do he keep doing these remakes; maybe he didn't actually do that many and I'm just being angry right now, but he hasnto stop. Why, why oh why can't Hollywood just leave our childhood alone? Enough ranting, time to get serious. The main problem with this movie is surprisingly the amount of darkness in it, not that I dislike it, but I feel that there's not enough or too much at times. At times you see really ghastly images; speaking of which just about 90% of this flick is CGI, and other times it's not. Of course you have Johnny Depp. he does an okay job as the mad hatter, nothing great just fine. Alice is easily forgettable and I don't I just don't care about her, all I care about her is that she has to fight some dragon in the end. Which is another problem, in the first 10 minutes or so, they just flat out tell you how it's going to end, in a cliché manner. I know there's this quest of understanding and all, but stopped prolonging the inevitable. The only none effect related comment I can say about this flick is that the red queen played by Helen Boncarter: I think, does a good job at being extremely over the top, and she's fun to watch. That's it I guess, I don't like this movie, and I don't recommend this to many people.… Expand
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MovieGuysSep 21, 2013
Tim Burton tried to make this movie work, but just couldn't quite pull it off. Depp is fun to watch, dancing around the scenes while making an ass out of himself, while Anne Hathaway plays a roll she can't quite fit into. There is enough eyeTim Burton tried to make this movie work, but just couldn't quite pull it off. Depp is fun to watch, dancing around the scenes while making an ass out of himself, while Anne Hathaway plays a roll she can't quite fit into. There is enough eye candy to keep you awake, but just like movies of kin, eye candy isn't enough.… Expand
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FreedomFightersNov 23, 2016
I still remember when this film first came out, it was all the buzz. The trailers got people excited, Disney laid out an aggressive marketing effort for the film and raised awareness for it, creating genuine interest in the film. Then it cameI still remember when this film first came out, it was all the buzz. The trailers got people excited, Disney laid out an aggressive marketing effort for the film and raised awareness for it, creating genuine interest in the film. Then it came out...and no one really knew what to think of it. Hell, I was in 6th grade at the time and even us 6th graders, a group that doesn't have the highest standards in the world to begin with, didn't even know what to make of the movie. Was it a great, fun, exciting adventure? Or was it too much style over substance? Well, I waited until the Blu-ray release to get my word on it and, well...I enjoyed it. It's gorgeously designed, it's exciting, fast-paced, reasonably fun, and pretty solidly acted. Sure, it does seem to be battle a gigantic identity crisis overall (is it supposed to be dark and serious, or light-hearted and goofy?) and the story isn't stellar, but "Alice in Wonderland" is a pretty entertaining film overall. Some people may have been so burned by the hype that anything less than excellent will be bad, but overall, even if it isn't "excellent," it's still a pretty good film overall that's worth watching at least once.… Expand
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RayzorMooseNov 17, 2013
Wonderland isn't all that wonderful.
An utterly average adaption of a classic book. Alice in Wonderland attempts greatness with its Tim Burton twists when in reality it falls very far off course. The acting is good, but the script needsWonderland isn't all that wonderful.
An utterly average adaption of a classic book. Alice in Wonderland attempts greatness with its Tim Burton twists when in reality it falls very far off course. The acting is good, but the script needs work. The movie is long and drawn out with really only one scene of action, the entertainment level just isn't there.… Expand
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lukechristianscNov 15, 2014
Well lets face it this film is a creative masterpeice from Walt Disney's original Alice in Wonderland which i got to say that it was a fun movie when growing up , Now it's Tim Burton's version of " Alice in wonderland"
with a new story ,Well lets face it this film is a creative masterpeice from Walt Disney's original Alice in Wonderland which i got to say that it was a fun movie when growing up , Now it's Tim Burton's version of " Alice in wonderland"
with a new story , new cast also new characters. in 2010 watching this movie i was amazed by the effects the journey and Helen Bonham Carter's performance as the red queen also of course Anne Hathaway , Mia Wasikowska , and of course as always Johnny Depp when you watch A Tim Burton film you always see Depp ( Charlie in the chocolate factory , Ed Wood , Corpe's Bride , Sleepy Hollow , Todd Sweeney), Also he's the reason why this movie is brilliant his character is insane as the original Mad Hatter Burton's class style is weird and freaky which ends up brilliant and it's something that critics enjoy also fans enjoy. Burton and producer Richard Zanuck vision's of Wonderland and the movie have become epic. Grade A… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 8, 2015
Alice in Wonderland surprised a lot in the animation of the year 51, in 2010, Tim Burton sack a slightly different story, but this time it's a bit boring , but the special effects are worth highlighting but the version Tim Burton I remain so.
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kyle20ellisMar 24, 2022
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I personally really love the book, I enjoy the characters and their situations, even if the story is rather oddball and not easy to adapt. In terms of adaptations, the animated film is still my favourite, mainly because IWarning: Spoilers
I personally really love the book, I enjoy the characters and their situations, even if the story is rather oddball and not easy to adapt. In terms of adaptations, the animated film is still my favourite, mainly because I have a lot of nostalgia for it. Coming from somebody who likes Tim Burton's work, I enjoyed this re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland, but I also felt it could have been better. Is it Burton's worst? I think not, that dishonour goes to Planet of the Apes, and I also preferred this over Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But is it his best? No, not by a long shot- Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Beetle Juice are my personal favourites, while Batman(and its sequel, one of the better sequels to anything I've seen actually), Big Fish and Sleepy Hollow are also brilliant. I haven't seen Sweeney Todd all the way through, I am just wondering whether Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are better than George Hearn and Angela Lansbury in the roles of Sweeney and Mrs Lovett. Anyway that's another story.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland does have a lot of virtues as well as faults. Starting with the virtues, the visuals are absolutely fantastic. The costumes, especially in the first twenty minutes are absolutely exquisite, the scenery is dark, colourful, lush and wondrous and the special effects and cinematography are well above average too, especially with the imposing-looking Jabberwocky. There have been some comments that didn't like Danny Elfman's score, while his score for Edward Scissorhands is better, I liked his score here, it was fantasy-like and atmospheric and better than his score for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where the Oompah Loompah song especially really annoyed me. It also moves quite quickly, and I liked the references to the original story.

Technicalities aside, there were also some very good performances, as well as some disappointments. Alan Rickman was deliciously suave and dour as the Blue Caterpillar, even if his role was somewhat brief, while Stephen Fry was absolute purr-fection as the Cheshire Cat, with a cheeky smile and bagging some of the best lines such as "I never get involved in politics". Matt Lucas was funny as TweedleDum and TweedleDee, and Michael Sheen was very nice as the White Rabbit. The ever-exceptional Christopher Lee was appropriately menacing as the Jabberwocky, while Helena Bonham Carter is suitably shrill as the Red Queen, though expect the constant repetition of "Off with his/her head" every now and again. A big surprise though was Anne Hathaway, not only did she look stunning but she brought just the right touch of the sweet and the sinister, and Barbara Windsor as the Dormouse was an inspired casting choice.

However, there were one or two performances that weren't quite there. I am sorry to say I found Mia Wasikowska bland as Alice, she looks beautiful but she just didn't quite convince. Then again in her defence, Alice I have found one of the least interesting characters in the story, I always found myself attached to the Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, The Mock Turtle and the White Knight myself. Speaking of the Mad Hatter, I was a little disappointed with Johnny Depp's performance. I liked the make-up and everything, but compared with his more poignant and more human characters(ie. Edward) I felt Depp overdid it with the accent and the eccentricity of the character. Crispin Glover I wasn't so sure about either, I can't put my finger on why, maybe it was because Stayne is a very slimy character and perhaps the sliminess was overdone but maybe that's just me.

Onto the cons of Alice in Wonderland, the story structure I found disjointed. It does start off really well, but it does meander, and then there are scenes that don't quite work especially the Futterwacken Dance, which was out of place and had the WTF? factor about it. Plus while I appreciated the references, the theme of madness is only briefly touched upon, and that was disappointing. While there are some nice funny lines here and there, the writing is clumsy and inconsistent in general, Alice's dialogue in particular is clumsily written at times and woodenly delivered, not to mention a part before the flashback with the Hatter, White Queen and Jabberwocky Hatter's rant sounded like that of a pirate. Burton's direction here isn't as innovative as it is in his earlier films, and some of the characters are devoid of depth and heart, some of them just come and go like a series of vignettes. I think these flaws could have been avoided with a longer film length by twenty minutes or so.

Overall, it is worth watching by all means, but it just lacks something. 6.5/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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DanBurritoSep 15, 2015
What were you expecting? It's not like the trailer didn't say it was a follow-up to the original story. There was even one bit (not in the final film) where the Hatter loudly says "Alice, you're back!" . This was actually a rather good film.What were you expecting? It's not like the trailer didn't say it was a follow-up to the original story. There was even one bit (not in the final film) where the Hatter loudly says "Alice, you're back!" . This was actually a rather good film. It had that distinct Tim Burton style to it and Johnny Depp does a very good job as The Mad Hatter. But I will agree with those who say the climax is over-the-top and out of place in an Alice in Wonderland movie, cool as it was. Nevertheless, Tim Burton's vision of Wonderland is a very interesting one. I've heard that the sequel uses the character of Time to show a much more detailed version of Alice's first trip to Wonderland. That's something to look forward to!… Expand
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diegonelliSep 13, 2015
Wow there are too many negative reviews O.o . In my opinion it was a fantastic movie and I love all the characters, I love the red Queen and the Mad Hatter! . I can't wait to through the looking glass.
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Berry-TanFeb 28, 2016
The movie is seeped in distinctive visuals, is a journey worth taking mainly to see Tim Burton's imagination at play. I liked the plot, This movie puts it's 3D to good use.
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EpicLadySpongeApr 4, 2016
Another "What was that?" dull adventure that just couldn't work the first time. The second time manages to look even messier than watching it the first time. Watch the adorable animated Alice in Wonderland instead.
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johnslegersJan 3, 2016
I finally got to see Burton's Alice In Wonderland and I really wonder what all the fuzz is about. The film isn't nearly as good as Burton's best work, but it isn't nearly as bad as some claim it is either. Although he seems to have past theI finally got to see Burton's Alice In Wonderland and I really wonder what all the fuzz is about. The film isn't nearly as good as Burton's best work, but it isn't nearly as bad as some claim it is either. Although he seems to have past the peak of his career, Tim Burton at least managed to turn a horrible script in a mediocre but visually appealing film film and while it's a shame Alice wasn't the masterpiece it could have been (especially if it was based on the American McGee game) I don't think it deserves to get all the hate it gets either.

If you're a fan of the original book, the famous Disney cartoon version or the American McGee computer game you're probably going to be disappointed for the lost opportunities in this film, but if you like Burtons sense of aesthetics it's still a pleasant film to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.… Expand
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FuturedirectorMay 22, 2016
Alice in Wonderland is a kind of miracle, with a great direction, full of magic, color, suspense and interesting story-telling, including its amazing interpretations, despite the easy plot.
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SrPepeApr 29, 2018
No creo que sea una gran película, pero sus efectos y el diseño de producción son alucinantes. Me gusta.
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ElectroNickJun 5, 2016
All of the problems I have with this film are expressed in the Nostalgia Critic's Video review of it and in his real thoughts video. If you wish to have more detail's about this film's failings as an adaptaion go watch said videos. Here isAll of the problems I have with this film are expressed in the Nostalgia Critic's Video review of it and in his real thoughts video. If you wish to have more detail's about this film's failings as an adaptaion go watch said videos. Here is the link for them:
http://channelawesome.com/nostalgia-critic-alice-in-wonderland/

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AngusBarbudezSep 14, 2016
PUTRICIA EN EL PAÍS DE LA PUTA MIERDA

Hace mas de 200 años que Lewis Carroll escribió Alicia en el país de las maravillas y Alicia tras el espejo, dos grandes novelas absurdas, divertidas y muy bien escritas. Fueron llevadas al cine variasPUTRICIA EN EL PAÍS DE LA PUTA MIERDA

Hace mas de 200 años que Lewis Carroll escribió Alicia en el país de las maravillas y Alicia tras el espejo, dos grandes novelas absurdas, divertidas y muy bien escritas. Fueron llevadas al cine varias veces y con diferentes resultados, desde grandes éxitos a telefilmes que sólo pasaron por la tele por cable. Recientemente, sobre el 2010, Tim Burton sacó su versión, tras ver las primeras imágenes de ese sombrerero loco tan recargado, tan ridículo y tan Johhny Deep que ya empiezo a temer. Luego el demencial, atroz e infantil trailer que ya se me caen los cojones al suelo, empiezo a oír las primeras criticas todas malas salvo los fanboys limpiasables que su Dios es perfecto y no comete errores...el planeta de los simios...coff coff, Sombras tenebrosas coooof cof cof, la gran aventura de Pee Wee cooof cooof cof....ains, esta tos. Algunos decían que la culpa era de Disney, eso no tiene argumento ninguno, es como decir que "la culpa del Holocausto no fue de Hitler si no del gas, que mataba a los judíos".

La veo por fin, y puedo decir que es la primera vez, que deseaba coger un avión hacia la casa de Tim Burton, llamar a la puerta y matar a Tim Burton a patadas y no parar hasta que escupiese las tripas. Alicia es la prueba viviente de que Tim Burton murió artisticamente y ya solo es un esperpentico señor que firma mongolidades infantiloides eso si, atrezzao todo atrezzao.

La adaptación del libro, o lo que cojones sea eso, es una especie de mezcla de los 2 libros (Alicia regresa años después y ve que la reina de corazones se ha quedado con el mundo y lo gobierna tiránicamente), podría haber salido algo bueno si se le da a un guionista competente, pero si se lo das a un chimpancé el resultado es una historia mala, predecible, vacía, infantil, pero no infantil en sentido los Goonies o ET, sino infantil de Beverlly Hills chiguagua o algo peor, aquí el señor Burton demuestra no tener escrúpulos en filmar con guiones tan inmundos, ya que por por poner sus estrambótico atrezzo y su nombre puesto en la película salvaría esta atrocidad que ha perpetrado. Destaco la última parte de la película, donde ya ver a Alicia comportándose de manera tan subnormal y tan ridícula con la gente de negocios, es deplorable y vergonzoso esa infantilidad que se gastan en este bodrio.

El reparto es la misma mierda de siempre en sus películas. Mete a su mujer Helena Bonham Carter y al ya asiduo de sus películas Johhny Deep, donde sendas actuaciones dan una nueva dimensión al concepto de espantajería y mamarrachez una con un cgi malpuesto como el 90% de todos los personajes y un histrionismo tan exagerado que produce el descojone y el otro en un subnormal retrasado que demás de pervertir al personaje para su propio beneficio nos deleita con la mayor agresión visual jamas vista, la deliranza.

El resto del reparto son personajes haciendo el canelo, con su CGI mal implementado en unos escenarios que apestaban constantemente a croma. Además de encontrarnos al señor de los bizarro Crispin Glover vemos a una Alicia encarnada por Mia Wasikowska, que mas que parecerse a Alicia se parecía a la hermana perdida de la grimosa Tilda Swinton.

Alicia de Tim Burton es una inmundicia, un insulto a la inteligencia del espectador y una asquerosidad visual atrezada para que los talibanicos fans defiendan esta farsa de película.… Expand
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GyrushoMay 31, 2016
Wow. I should have seen this movie way sooner than this. The Story was incredible dense with such great, diverse characters. The adventure is really thrilling with such great background music to take you "down the rabbit hole" I ReallyWow. I should have seen this movie way sooner than this. The Story was incredible dense with such great, diverse characters. The adventure is really thrilling with such great background music to take you "down the rabbit hole" I Really enjoyed this one as a fantasy movie where everything is rather vague and everything comes at you with at a certain point you feel you are part of the story. Great one and i should have seen it in theater instead of DVD!… Expand
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pdw123Sep 19, 2016
Well, its 2010 and what are the big budget studios doing? making mediocre and bad films, no surprise there. This adaptation (or total revamp?) started off well and witty, but then got dumbed down to where the scene at the end with the chessWell, its 2010 and what are the big budget studios doing? making mediocre and bad films, no surprise there. This adaptation (or total revamp?) started off well and witty, but then got dumbed down to where the scene at the end with the chess game between the red and white queens and what was that other thing? the Cracken?? haha, either made me want to sigh or snore loudly in the theater. I feel like telling Tim Burton that trying to do a post modernist version of Alice... just doesnt work and Phoebe in Wonderland is a much much better independent film (especially if you want to do a different Alice.. and one that involves actual living complex human beings instead of one dimensional cartoon characters). Who is Tim trying to be anyway? Roland Emmerich? Oh, and by the way at least this film was a couple of rungs (or many rungs? if were counting?) above 2012 which really sucked $%$%$% bad!! So, I think Ill just be sticking with Sony Pictures Classics or IFC and traveling further to see better films.… Expand
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rei07Jul 19, 2016
Alice in Wonderland is basically a difficult film to like/dislike. On one hand, I found the movie to be visually stunning and well-done. In this aspect, the film was entertaining. On the other hand, the plot and characters were so-so evenAlice in Wonderland is basically a difficult film to like/dislike. On one hand, I found the movie to be visually stunning and well-done. In this aspect, the film was entertaining. On the other hand, the plot and characters were so-so even though I kind of enjoyed Depp's Mad Hatter character as well as the title character. One must also take into consideration that the main reason this film was so successful was for the following reason: It came out at the height of the 3D craze. Overall, this movie is fine to watch once in awhile, but not necessarily for repeated viewing. This was an okay film that had so much potential to have been better. It's not entirely bad, but not entirely great either.… Expand
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bethanyrobbenSep 17, 2016
Terrible. I've always wanted to see a live action of the regular Alice in Wonderland, not creepy like this. Has nothing to do with the classic one I love much more. The characters are nothing like the original, either. The original Alice,Terrible. I've always wanted to see a live action of the regular Alice in Wonderland, not creepy like this. Has nothing to do with the classic one I love much more. The characters are nothing like the original, either. The original Alice, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, & Tweedles are much more likeable in the classic. Tim Burton ruined it.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJun 22, 2017
I thought it was good, but not great. The acting was good, even if the characters are not great. The special effects were very fake looking. It had a good story though, so it is worth a watch.
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FilipeNetoFeb 23, 2018
This film tells the story of Alice, a young nineteen year old girl who discovers, by chance, the entrance to a magical world called Wonderland. Directed by Tim Burton, the film has a script written by Linda Woolverton, based on the homonymousThis film tells the story of Alice, a young nineteen year old girl who discovers, by chance, the entrance to a magical world called Wonderland. Directed by Tim Burton, the film has a script written by Linda Woolverton, based on the homonymous story of Lewis Carroll. The cast is led by Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway, besides the voices of Michael Sheen, Stephen Fry, Alan Rickman and other actors.

Most people know, even lightly, the story of "Alice in Wonderland". But this story supposedly takes place several years after the first trip to that place, where absurdity is the norm. And so begins Tim Burton to make rookie mistakes, unforgivable for a director with his curriculum. The script totally ignores the events of the original story, and Carroll's book seems to have been used only to copy the settings and characters. To make matters worse, there is no logic in Alice's behavior while in "our" world, and chase a rabbit to escape from a party where you don't want to be is poor excuse for doing so.

The actors shared the scene with magical creatures and had a regular performance, but uninspired, especially Mia Wasikowska, who was a poor Alice. Very warm and boring, she never shows feelings of fear, shock or surprise in a credible way. She was undoubtedly a casting error, and Burton again failed because he should have seen it and fixed it. Johnny Depp did a good job, and somehow manages to give some shine to the film. Nevertheless, he sometimes exaggerates in the antics, and I don't know if that was good for the movie. The two Queens, represented by Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter, were good in their roles, although Hathaway could be better if she had more time scene to develop her character.

The most interesting of this movie are the scenery, the costumes, the makeup and the visual/special effects. Its usual to find, in the films of this director, these elements highly developed and mature. Burton is very creative. But, I don't know why, a few years ago, he gives them too much importance, and that undermines the movies because he completely forgets everything else that is part of the film, like the direction and choice of actors or (especially) the writing of scripts. The excessive computerization aren't enough to make a good movie, although the name of a renowned director can sell cinematic garbage very well and income Oscars in technical categories (this movie won the statuettes for Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup). I hope that Mr. Burton, before returning to make a movie, spend some time away from computers, to detoxify himself of obsessive mania for that things.… Expand
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Kenpachi370May 9, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie itself did not really convey a Carrollean take on the events, but neither did any of the American Mcgee Games or some of the other adaptations of the "Alice" texts. However, it is also not easy to turn a over 150 year old text and turn it into a Movie suitable for an audience who mostly does not grasp the concepts of a Nonsense-Text written in one of the most tumulteous times Britain had ever seen: the Victorian Era. But there are so many little hints, hidden within the movie, ripped straight out of the text and icluded so wonderfully that one can but admire the attention that was paid to the details. Most of those are of course only visible if the person watching is familiar with the books. The poem the Mad Hatter is reciting is actually, word for word, the "Jabberwocky" poem, Alice reads in "Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice Found There". The card attached to the Hatter's hat is the same as seen in the illustrations by Sir John Tenniel in the first and second book. There are loads and loads of other small details, enriching the movie and making it worthwhile watching, especially for people familiar with the original texts by Lewis Carroll (actually Charles Lutwidge Dodgson btw.).… Expand
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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 25, 2023
Eu acho bem subestimado. Não é muito bom nem nada, más é uma sessão da tarde muito boa. Acho bem mais legal que o desenho antigo.
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meydianarizki21Oct 31, 2020
I went into this film without high expectations. I saw so many ways it could go wrong, and many of Burton's more recent films have left me feeling somewhat indifferent. However, all my fears were for naught. I adored the film, withoutI went into this film without high expectations. I saw so many ways it could go wrong, and many of Burton's more recent films have left me feeling somewhat indifferent. However, all my fears were for naught. I adored the film, without reservation. Indeed, this is not only one of Burton's best films, it is probably the best screen adaptation of Lewis Carroll ever (with the possible exception of Jan Svankmajer's Neco z Alenky from 1988). It isn't often that a film ends and I immediately want to see it again, but that's how Burton's Alice in Wonderland affected me. The cast is flawless, top to bottom. The film's vision comes the closest anyone has come to capturing the frenetic, nonsensical impossibility of Wonderland (and I loved the whole "Underland" thing). I'm hearing all sorts of bizarre negative criticisms, though none with merit. This is a bold and triumphant film, one that finally addresses, without holding back, the darkness and complexity and maturity of Carroll's writing. I will add that I saw it in 2-D, and was pleased that Burton avoided letting the 3-D thing ruin the movie, as is so often the case with that sadly popular gimmick. The film is a giddy, hallucinatory, unrelenting dance of shadow and light, hilarious and heartbreaking, brash and underscored, possessed of all the marvelously contradictory oppositions that characterize the source material. For the first time, I think, it felt as though Alice were truly an integral part of the landscape, and not just some baffled Victorian tourist passing through. And the climactic battle with the Jabberwocky...just wow. I cannot recommend this film strongly enough. (--Caitlín R. Kiernan).… Expand
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harvdog03Nov 6, 2018
So not the biggest fan of the story but it was a visually stunning film. It just wasnt much more.
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sebastianaliAug 10, 2019
Esta película esta buenísima. ¿Por que tantas malas criticas? Que infravalorada...
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americanravenJun 29, 2019
Awesome. Great soundtrack, great characters. It's magical and fantastical, and I ended up faling in love with the characters and wishing I could visit Wonderland.
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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film starts off very much as a regular period drama, with the main plot taking a short while to start. However, Alice comes across as quite a lost person, with little interest in social etiquette and airs and graces, much to her families irritation. The very start I found a bit boring, thats mainly as I'm personally not much fond of period dramas in general and depictions of the social classes in Victorian times, etc.

This film uses some pretty impressive, effective CGI style techniques and lighting/camera work to bring about visual illusions, distortions such as when Alice drinks from the bottle marked 'drink me' and becomes much larger, with her surroundings (obviously) suddenly shrinking around her. Some of the CGI imagery includes near fluorescent coloured flowers, a Flamingo and various pieces of large fungi.

This film is clearly mainly a fantasy film and as such it does quite well in depicting an imaginative, wild and unsettling/unnerving land. Some of the wider panoramic shots I thought were particularly impressive and would look particularly so if viewed on a big TV screen (my TV being 24"). As a very random side note, scenes with the queen of Hearts on her throne being informed of Alices presence and the threat she brings, reminded me somehow of the princess on the British sitcom Blackadder, with her light, giggly nature and being bolshy.

Plot wise, im not sure I'd say this is especially fast paced as such but it isn't entirely dull either, certainly once Alice has found herself back in the titled fantasy land. I liked that the film features numerous humans as well as colourful CGI generated animal characters. The mad hatter, played by Johnny Depp, is an unsettling mix of seemingly human and fantasy character - he clearly wore bright, vivid contact lenses that distorted the look of his pupils for one thing. You shouldn't be surprised (that is, if your familiar with other work by the director, Tim Burton) to hear that this is quite a creepy film, in that it has a sinister undertone to it, in the characters appearance, potential motivation and so on. I'd imagine that particularly young children could find this relatively scary and thus I wouldn't particularly recommended it for, say, under 10s or thereabouts. I imagine (at a guess) that most young kids would get bored of a film like this before it ends, as the plot is relatively complicated or otherwise perhaps slightly convoluted.

As I've already hinted on, I found the cinematography really quite impressive, with some scenes (such as those involving characters running and chasing) featuring impressive landscape panoramas. Think along the lines of some of the landscape shots in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, for example. This film dates from 2010, over 5 years ago but to me it still seems very much cutting edge, visually speaking.

Cast wise, as I say Johnny Depp portrays the slightly sinister yet intriguing Mad Hatter, while Mia Wasikowska plays the title role of Alice, or, more precisely, Alice Kingsleigh. She does well at playing Alice, someone quite confused and taken aback by her surroundings, questioning her identity and future. She has quite an innocent look to her and portrays panic and authority and power in the relevant scenes convincingly.

Matt Lucas, of 'Little Britain' fame, plays both the large egg shape twin characters Tweedledee and Tweedledum. These characters come across as quite scatterbrained, quirky and amusing.

Unsurprisingly, given she seems to have a role in pretty much all of Burton's films, Helen Bonham Carter is present, playing the Red Queen, while the rival White Queen is played by Anne Hathaway. The queens come across as quite sassy, determined, independant ladies.

Other celebrities provide voices for characters, such as Michael Sheen who voices the White Rabbit and Stephen Fry, who provides the voice for the Cheshire Cat. The late Alan Rickman also features, providing the voice of the somewhat snooty Blue Caterpillar and finally Barbara Windsor (of Carry On films and Eastenders fame etc.) voices the Dormouse.

I felt this was quite an engrossing film, it clearly must have had a big budget given the cinematography and use of what I can only presume to be CGI. It is a bit bland at the start and not entirely my usual 'cup of tea' and I don't think it'd necessarily appeal to all but for what it is, as a fantasy film suitable for most of the family certainly, its worth considering, if for the visuals alone.… Expand
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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020
In 1871, troubled by a strange recurring dream and mourning the loss of her father, 19-year-old Alice Kingsleigh attends a garden party at Lord Ascot's estate. There, she is confronted with an unwanted marriage proposal by Lord Ascot's son,In 1871, troubled by a strange recurring dream and mourning the loss of her father, 19-year-old Alice Kingsleigh attends a garden party at Lord Ascot's estate. There, she is confronted with an unwanted marriage proposal by Lord Ascot's son, Hamish, and the stifling expectations of the society in which she lives. Unsure of how to proceed, she pursues a rabbit wearing a blue waistcoat and carrying a **** and accidentally falls into a large rabbit hole under a tree. She enters a small door by drinking from a bottle labeled 'Drink Me' (called Pishsalver) and emerges to a forest in a magical place called Wonderland where she is greeted by a White Rabbit, a Dormouse, a Dodo, Talking Flowers, and identical twins named Tweedledee and Tweedledum who all apparently know her. Alice suggests that it is all a dream while the others argue over whether Alice is "the right Alice" who must slay the Red Queen's Jabberwocky on Frabjous Day and restore the White Queen (who is the Red Queen's sister) to power, as foretold by the Caterpillar and his Oraculum (a scroll-like calendar which tells Wonderland's history and future). The group is then ambushed by a ravenous beast called a Bandersnatch and an army of playing-cards called Red Knights led by the Knave of Hearts (the Red Queen's tall general and lover). Alice and the Tweedles escape into the woods. The Knave steals the Caterpillar's Oraculum. The Dormouse leaves the others behind with one of the Bandersnatch's eyes in her possession. The Tweedles are then captured by the Red Queen's large Jubjub bird.

The Knave informs the Red Queen that Alice threatens her reign, which makes her order him, the Red Knights and a Bloodhound (who has a wife and children imprisoned) to find Alice immediately. Meanwhile, Alice enters the Tulgey Woods where she is greeted by a grinning vanishing Cheshire Cat who guides her to the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Dormouse's tea party. The Hatter explains to Alice that he joined the resistance because the Red Queen destroyed his entire village and killed his family when she first ruled Wonderland. He later helps Alice to avoid capture by allowing himself to be seized instead. Later, Alice is found by the Bloodhound, but Alice insists upon helping the Hatter. At Salazen Grum castle, the Red Queen notices Alice when she ate Upelkuchen (a cake labeled 'Eat Me' which makes the consumer grow) during a game of Croquet with flamingos and hedgehogs, but is unaware of her true identity because Alice pretended to be called "Um" and therefore welcomes her as a guest. Alice learns that the vorpal sword, the only weapon capable of killing the Jabberwocky, is locked inside the den of the Bandersnatch. The Knave attempts to seduce Alice, but she rebuffs him, causing the jealous Red Queen demanding for Alice to be beheaded. Alice obtains the sword and befriends the Bandersnatch by returning its eye. She then escapes on the back of the grateful Bandersnatch and delivers the sword to the White Queen. The White Queen gives Alice a potion that returns her normal size and rewards her with a suit of armor when she battles the Jabberwocky. The Cheshire Cat saves the Mad Hatter from the executioner by disguising himself as him in exchange for borrowing his beloved hat. The Hatter calls for rebellion against the Red Queen, which all her subjects agree to by starting to shout out "Down with Bloody Big Head." The rebellion is quickly put down when the Jubjub bird begins to kill the disloyal subjects, but the resistance manages to free the Bloodhound's family and flees to the White Queen's castle; both armies prepare for battle on Frabjous Day. The Caterpillar finally gets Alice to remember that she has been to Wonderland when she was a little girl, and advises her to fight the Jabberwocky just before completing his transformation into a pupa.

On Frabjous Day, the Queens gather their armies on a chessboard-like battlefield. Alice finally defeats the Jabberwocky by jumping from the top of the tower onto its neck and beheads it. Frabjous Day has finally ended and the Red Knights turn against their ruler. As punishment for their crimes, the White Queen banishes her sister and the Knave into exile together. The Knave attempts to kill the Red Queen because he grew sick of her affections, yet the Mad Hatter protects the Red Queen from his attack. After the Hatter performs a celebration dance called Futterwacken, the White Queen gives Alice a vial of the Jabberwocky's purple blood whose power will bring her whatever she wishes. She decides to rejoin the everyday world after saying farewell to her friends. Back in England, Alice refuses Hamish's proposal and impresses Lord Ascot with her idea of establishing oceanic trade routes to Hong Kong, inspiring him to take her as his apprentice. As Alice prepares to set off on a trading ship, a light-blue butterfly with dark vein markings lands on her shoulder, and Alice recognizes him as the Caterpillar.… Expand
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Jairo641Aug 28, 2020
What a wonderful world! They bring us the opportunity to imagine that amazing fantasy
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maisybdJan 26, 2020
Really good and the reason I gave it 10 stars is because it good and popular film to wach and i sat and rated an 10 and a 10 20 stars if I had
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DouglasspompeuJun 11, 2020
Tim Burton gives his amazing and weird atmosphere with Alice, it's empowering, crazy, magical and adventurous.
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Dostoyevsky3Jul 23, 2020
Alice in Wonderland succeeds as a strange yet imaginative visual treat that provides an epic addition for the central heroine.
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Sosmooth1982Apr 16, 2023
Wasn't expecting much out of this movie. It surprised me and turned out to be a pretty decent movie.
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
this movie is mediocre in my opinion! i like the animated alice in wonderland from 1951 better!
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JACOBJORDANBAJun 22, 2021
I love this movie I love that Johnny Depp plays the mad hatter it's so good and so fun
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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 17, 2021
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Benperez22Jun 4, 2022
Bizarre but oddly not bizarre enough, this fun little adaptation is worth watching but, unfortunately, is not as bonkers as one might think a Tim Burton film of Alice has the potential to be. 6.3 out of 10
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Mary400Aug 17, 2023
The visuals and the story are great, maybe the movie aged half and half over time, but in personal opinion it's a really good live action, even current disney live actions can't beat it. It remains to date my favorite disney live action
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CrossoverMovie2Nov 16, 2022
As an original film, it's a classic. But as a remake, well, it's not that good...
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seanxiaoMay 10, 2023
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