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eagleeyevikingOct 1, 2016

Alice Through the Looking Glass is a relatively solid kids movie with brilliant visual effects and a message about family and time even though the characters, humour and dialogue falls rather flat.

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MrGingerGeekMay 29, 2016

A fun family film ruined by poor writing and ugly CGI. Still mostly enjoyable, but nothing you will remember after a few days. If you're looking for a masterpiece, keep looking.

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willmJul 2, 2016

While at times endearing and charming, Alice Through the Looking Glass could've been shortened to a thirty minute Disney Channel special, and that's exactly what it feels like. Some incredible acting takes place in this movie, all except forWhile at times endearing and charming, Alice Through the Looking Glass could've been shortened to a thirty minute Disney Channel special, and that's exactly what it feels like. Some incredible acting takes place in this movie, all except for Johnny Depp's portrayal of the Mad Hatter, which is absolutely ear wrenching and makes every second of this movie worse. Director James Bobin essentially takes his formula he used on The Muppets: Most Wanted and rehashes it into an absolute snore fest from beginning to end.… Expand

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JonZsuJun 18, 2016

Johnny Depp as Hatter provided us a performance that is so weak compares to the character's heavy make-up. Mia Wasikowska also declared to the audiences that she is acting towards layers of green screen all the time. Other than that, theJohnny Depp as Hatter provided us a performance that is so weak compares to the character's heavy make-up. Mia Wasikowska also declared to the audiences that she is acting towards layers of green screen all the time. Other than that, the movie is acceptable with its color and whimsical tone, but it is by no means a good Disney classic.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Jun 2, 2016

Part 1 I do not know personally. Therefore, I can make comparisons to.
Visually, the film is great and they have done an incredible job. The actors are convincing and play their roles well.
What me is sadly the story. Before Alice returnsPart 1 I do not know personally. Therefore, I can make comparisons to.
Visually, the film is great and they have done an incredible job. The actors are convincing and play their roles well.
What me is sadly the story. Before Alice returns to Wonderland has built good characters. These are known cliché characters but no matter.
The Wonderful World of film bobs in front of him and it runs everything like gum. There is no action in the film. Later there is then also great action scenes but in between is just nothing.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 2, 2016

An ill-conceived attempt at creating a story that preserves the magic of the first film while cramming in a host of platitudes and insights, with a result that feels like a strung-together amalgamation of oh so many mismatched beads on aAn ill-conceived attempt at creating a story that preserves the magic of the first film while cramming in a host of platitudes and insights, with a result that feels like a strung-together amalgamation of oh so many mismatched beads on a chain. The special effects are indeed dazzling, and there are fine performances once again from Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter. But these scant attributes can't overcome the film's many inherent weaknesses.… Expand

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BasilZeroJan 28, 2020

The sequel feels like it was not necessary to be made or at least took to long to come out (i.e. its been six years since the last one). The story seems to feel like more filler and does not have any connection to the original animated movie.The sequel feels like it was not necessary to be made or at least took to long to come out (i.e. its been six years since the last one). The story seems to feel like more filler and does not have any connection to the original animated movie. It has its own story after taking place of the events of the first movie. Great visual design and direction though the story seems to be not as good as the first live action one from 2010.… Expand

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GinaKJun 6, 2016

I’d like to comment on two things, which any adult going to see this film needs to know about – the audience and the film itself. The “adults” played with their iPhones, ate mountains of popcorn, and comforted wailing infants. Meanwhile, theI’d like to comment on two things, which any adult going to see this film needs to know about – the audience and the film itself. The “adults” played with their iPhones, ate mountains of popcorn, and comforted wailing infants. Meanwhile, the children sat quietly and watched the movie. For the rest of us, the movie was colorful but full of anachronisms. Alice the captain of a cargo ship? Yikes! An episode where Alice is almost treated in a hospital for “female hysteria”? Meaningless to anyone who is not a Victorian scholar. I also watched the trailer again, whose background music was Grace Slick singing “White Rabbit.” False advertising. Alice walked through a mirror – no “Drink Me, Eat Me” in this film. Maybe nowadays this is called a “mashup” – but to me it was just a movie that made little sense on any level. But given all this craziness – the badly behaved adults in the audience and the nutty script, I didn’t hate this film. For most of it, there was just a lot of colorful running around, kind of like a cinematic roller coaster, and if you paid attention and stayed sane until the end of the film when the search for the Hatter’s family kicks in, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter actually provided some real emotion and story.… Expand

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ElectroNickJun 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the failings of Burton's rendition of Wonderland I was going into this film expecting to hate it. However I was surprised that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There are some notable improvements over the original film for example Wonderland is actually bright and colorful as opposed to the previous film with a dull color palate. The lead actress actually tries to stay invested this time and gives an attempt to give an emotional performance. Sacha Baron Coen pays as Time and he is fun to watch since he is aware that he is in a mediocre film and decides to just do whatever he wanted with his performance. The same can be applied to Helen Bahm Carter as well. Unfortunately the main problem with the first film is still present in this one. Said problem is that the script tries to add logic to a source material that is supposed to be the absence of logic. When they try to add logic to it, the problems with the film start to show. The time travel was easy to follow but it costed the characterization of the Red Queen since it was reveled that she became a mad tyrant after loosing the crown to her sister. This misses the point of the original source material since the appeal of the character is that she is really a child an adult's body and as a critique on the monarchy of Britain, In this case though the film tries to give her a tragic backstory but it falls flat since it was also revlead that she was responsible for kidnapping the Mad Matter's family and burned his village down. It is considered difficult to sympathize with her since she is responsible for so much death just because of a simple sibling rivalry. The Chesire Cat lost his charm even more when it shows that he is a child hood friend of the Mad Hatter because he was always the trickster character. by giving him an allegiance to his friends it ruins the mystery of the original character. There is a noticeable emphasis on the Mad Hatter due to the fact that he is played by Johnny Depp and is the loner which is present in a lot of Burton's films. Burton may not have directed this film but it does have his blue prints around it. It tries to be dark but it doesn't go far enough like it's predecessor. There is a scene with Alice being in an Asylum which doesn't really go anywhere after Alice escapes making the whole subplot pointless. To the film's credit it tries to have a moral and an admirable one at that which is that time does take away but it also gives and people should value what it gives. The fact that Alice wanted to give up her ship to help her mother get out of dept would have signified her finally letting go of her past but the lesson wasn't ;earned though because her mother rips the contract anyway. In conclusion this film would have been better if was an original family film if it didn't have the likeness of the Lewis Carrol novels.… Expand

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MordoReviewerMay 28, 2016

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It was good...it wasn't great or dark or anything that connects with the original book
It should be called "Alice Through the Time", not "Alice Through the Looking Glass " Anyway, good visual, good acting, decent writing (a bit....
It was good...it wasn't great or dark or anything that connects with the original book
It should be called "Alice Through the Time", not "Alice Through the Looking Glass "
Anyway, good visual, good acting, decent writing (a bit confusing), etc
If you loved the first one because it was dark, this is more childish, but still it has a good moral… Expand

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MovieDudeDevyn5Jun 8, 2016

Is it perfect. Heck no. Is it okay. Yeah. I mean, the CGI is great, The girl who plays Alice is good, and Sacha Bohen Caron is fantastic! Plus, i like Wonderlands Backstory. But, it has cringe-worthy time puns that make no sense, annnoyingIs it perfect. Heck no. Is it okay. Yeah. I mean, the CGI is great, The girl who plays Alice is good, and Sacha Bohen Caron is fantastic! Plus, i like Wonderlands Backstory. But, it has cringe-worthy time puns that make no sense, annnoying side characters, a hateable villan ( Red Queen) and more. It isnt bad, but its not good either. I give Alice Through The looking Glass a 6/10… Expand

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JaneDoe123Jun 10, 2016

This was a well put together film but it did not come close to its title material. While I know that movies never follow the book exactly, this movie seemed to be created by sombody who did not even read the book. While the movie was o.k. IThis was a well put together film but it did not come close to its title material. While I know that movies never follow the book exactly, this movie seemed to be created by sombody who did not even read the book. While the movie was o.k. I belive that they should have given it a title that better fits the movie.… Expand

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MarinRovikOct 9, 2016

I wasn't sure what to expect from another Alice movie. The previous love for the characters jumped into this one too and do I even have to compliment Johnny Depp's acting skills once again? Hope not. Anyway, although at first I thought theI wasn't sure what to expect from another Alice movie. The previous love for the characters jumped into this one too and do I even have to compliment Johnny Depp's acting skills once again? Hope not. Anyway, although at first I thought the plot was a bit forced, it turned out to be not so predictable.The movie starts to get interesting pretty soon and it has a good morale and more than just a happy ending, it has a double happy ending to be precise. But I must say, in my opinion, some things and facts are a bit too complicated for children, who during the movie should have more than a couple of „but why mom?“ and might confuse them. As a fantasy movie it's pretty solid, the visuals are o.k. and it has original some original characteristics of course. As I was at about half movie I was going to rate it much worse, as things got too clogged and were happening without order, it was rather confusing for me,which I disliked. But it was actually pretty satisfactory when it all unfolded, making it a solid combination of fantasy and family movie. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to spend happily their evening in company of their kids (or parents). If you mind movies that don't logically connect all the facts and could make sense in our world, this movie is not for you, but if you are here to watch a movie that will relieve you of your negative thoughts and immerse you into a new world, you should give it a try!… Expand

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JPKDec 15, 2019

Purely Mediocre
Despite lavish visuals and decent performances, Through The Looking Glass has a sloppy script, bland characters, and no sense of aw and wonder.

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LeZeeNov 4, 2016

Alice returns to the wonderland for a new adventure.

Based on the nearly 150 years old children's book, and a sequel to the 2010 film. Its quite a long gap for a follow up film, but the original cast has returned and directed by 'TheAlice returns to the wonderland for a new adventure.

Based on the nearly 150 years old children's book, and a sequel to the 2010 film. Its quite a long gap for a follow up film, but the original cast has returned and directed by 'The Muppets' famed filmmaker. So, I was not expecting it since I considered the first film an average. All I wanted was a normal live-action 'Alice in Wonderland' films, but I disliked this weird make-ups and large head characters. In that perspective, this one was much better. Still, this is not the best, but definitely a lot better than the previous one.

A simple adventure story with nice graphics and performances. The Alice returns to the Wonderland for a new adventure where she has to cross the layers of the present, past and future. So in one word, this is a time travel theme in the fantasy genre. Mia Wasikowska ruled it, she was everywhere. She overran all other characters and takes the toughest challenge to achieve impossible.

Nearly a two hour journey into wonderland might make happy for little kids. Because it did not look like a normal fairytale, but very modern. This is not the Disney's best film, so I don't think there will be any more sequel. I want it to be rebooted, but not any time soon, at least a decade of gap needed. So I hope they won't rush and ruin this classic tale like three 'Spiderman' reboots in less than 20 years. Meantime, this film is okay for watching once, though I'm not in favour to recommend it to anybody except little children.

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