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Zanessa250QIOct 12, 2016

...................................Very underrated.... okey the plot is simple, and the story is for kids, but is funnier and you have a good time, a great time Sasha, Mia, Johnny & Helena all are great in the movie.

And in the end a...................................Very underrated.... okey the plot is simple, and the story is for kids, but is funnier and you have a good time, a great time Sasha, Mia, Johnny & Helena all are great in the movie.

And in the end a beautiful tribute to the Great Alan Rickman!!!… Expand

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diegonelliJul 8, 2016

I was expecting less of this movie since it got horrible reviews - but it was amazing. The special effects were amazing, the plot was interesting, and we know more about the stories of many characters. Critics don't like fantasy films.

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andrelucasJun 11, 2016

Alice Through the Looking Glass is explicitly superior to its predecessor in several requisites. The film's screenplay is great, the cast is more committed, and the visual effects are more alive and less monotonous. The film is an inspiringAlice Through the Looking Glass is explicitly superior to its predecessor in several requisites. The film's screenplay is great, the cast is more committed, and the visual effects are more alive and less monotonous. The film is an inspiring work, however, for a released six years later sequence, there are many details that may go unnoticed if you do not remember Alice in Wonderland.

The farewell Alice was fast and made me want more. I managed to hold on to the story even if not a fan, just hope it's not a failure at the box office.… Expand

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VenegradJun 7, 2016

Отличный фильм, с хорошим сюжетом, который понравиться как детям, так и родителям! Превосходная игра актеров и харизматичные персонаже, в купе с отличным и красивым миром - делают этот фильм незабываемым. К просмотру рекомендую!Отличный фильм, с хорошим сюжетом, который понравиться как детям, так и родителям! Превосходная игра актеров и харизматичные персонаже, в купе с отличным и красивым миром - делают этот фильм незабываемым. К просмотру рекомендую!

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PinkyPieJun 6, 2016

I personally enjoyed the movie and would watch it again! It does not deserve the negativity it's getting, I think people just enjoy writing nasty comments and that's disgusting

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Martimat005Jun 24, 2016

So much better than the first. The plot sucked you in since the beginning, the colors were more vibrant in this one. It showed young girls and boys that they have their own individual rights.

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memorylapseSep 5, 2016

One of the biggest injustices I ever saw on the critic history. Alice Through the Looking Glass deliveries a rich story, which may look silly at first, but it represents the impossible, which is a great subject of the film. The characters areOne of the biggest injustices I ever saw on the critic history. Alice Through the Looking Glass deliveries a rich story, which may look silly at first, but it represents the impossible, which is a great subject of the film. The characters are richer than in the original and the visuals are different, but still equally appealing. The story is a symbolism for a lot of things, which is one of the greatest things of the movie. It talks indirectly about sexism, depression and most important: it has a message, it makes you think and it makes you believe, just like every fairytale should be. Incredible, you should definitely watch and think deeply of the meaning this movie has. Also great messages about family and dreams. Different from the first one, but still gorgeous.… Expand

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milakOct 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this movie has received a lot of bad reviews however I still believe this was an awesome movie, it may not be my absolute favourite movie of all time but it was definitely an interesting movie with amazing costumes and special effects. The story itself was decent and it had a morale behind the story about Time and how it is not an enemy, which I really loved. Perhaps the characters could have explored their roles more to make it interesting and different. I am mostly impressed with Alice in this movie, Mia Wasikowska has greatly improved in her acting. Overall this is a movie to watch, it should get more credit than critics are giving it, I would judge this movie for yourself rather than listen to what others are saying. Thumbs up!… Expand

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jonnxMay 27, 2016

I have no idea why people have such a big problem with this movie. maybe huge expectations expectations?

yes, it is bit boring at times, but other than that? I liked the acting, I liked characters, visuals... Wasikowska was wonderful, thisI have no idea why people have such a big problem with this movie. maybe huge expectations expectations?

yes, it is bit boring at times, but other than that? I liked the acting, I liked characters, visuals... Wasikowska was wonderful, this was one of best roles of borat, carter was great, and depp little annoying.
I LIKED IT

2.9 or 34 is rating for serious horrible piece of poo. that is not what this movie is.
seriously people, if you think and seriously rate this movie as worse than sharknados, you are mo*on and should not rate movies...… Expand

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LukeAnthonyyMay 27, 2016

I loved the first movie and I loved this one. This is such a fun and exciting film. The costumes, makeup, and hair were stunning. The scenery and colors were gorgeous.

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MindSleepJun 2, 2016

Alice Through the Looking Glass is a best film I've seen this year! All the characters are revealed , the story of the first film of the scion to the logical continuation and completion.
The film is an incredibly beautiful and bright , jokesAlice Through the Looking Glass is a best film I've seen this year! All the characters are revealed , the story of the first film of the scion to the logical continuation and completion.
The film is an incredibly beautiful and bright , jokes brought to hysterics , and not allow themselves to forget the story is very good and the family . This is the first film in many years that I 'm going to look for the second time… Expand

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zmgalen2000Jul 8, 2016

I personally don't get what the negativity is all about. Sequels-they are never quite as good as the original. Is this an exception? Yes. Granted, both are very different and don't focus on remotely the same plot, but this is a movie thatI personally don't get what the negativity is all about. Sequels-they are never quite as good as the original. Is this an exception? Yes. Granted, both are very different and don't focus on remotely the same plot, but this is a movie that will sure give you the feels, focusing on family bondage and what is truly inseparable in life.… Expand

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phinix1027May 28, 2016

This was a great film. All the bad reviews should be ashamed or were they payoffs? I tell you whats not in this film..murder, rape, and the harm of any innocence. What really nattered in this film is the moral that time is precious, even oneThis was a great film. All the bad reviews should be ashamed or were they payoffs? I tell you whats not in this film..murder, rape, and the harm of any innocence. What really nattered in this film is the moral that time is precious, even one second could save the world Family is important. So is forgiveness and to ask for forgiveness. Yes I can see why all the haters hated this film...Hats off to the good works, great acting and fun visuals.… Expand

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lordx51Jun 1, 2016

I was hoping there would be a sequel so we were very happy to go see this. Amazing special effects, keep you on the edge of your seat story and wonderful performances by the 3 main actors. Time is a GREAT character and the actor did anI was hoping there would be a sequel so we were very happy to go see this. Amazing special effects, keep you on the edge of your seat story and wonderful performances by the 3 main actors. Time is a GREAT character and the actor did an amazing job. The art direction, costumes, sets - it's all just a wonder to look at and there is a great message in the movie as well if you're not to stiff to listen to it. :) Wonderful film, so happy they made a second one! Better than the first Alice!… Expand

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samichsupernovaMay 28, 2016

This movie really surprised me, especially because I didn't really like the first one. Visually this movie is a real treat. I enjoyed the lighthearted performances, especially Mia Wasikowska as the plucky Alice, and of course I fell hard forThis movie really surprised me, especially because I didn't really like the first one. Visually this movie is a real treat. I enjoyed the lighthearted performances, especially Mia Wasikowska as the plucky Alice, and of course I fell hard for the visual effects, Dan Hennah's production design, and Colleen Atwood's costume designs. Sadly, all the world-building that was set up in the first film took forever to manifest into a sequel, and so when we get answers to certain questions posed by the first film as well as the Caroll lore, they don't feel revelatory so much as just "oh, so that's why such-and-such".

Still, I think the wait was worth it. This time around, it actually feels like there's a heart beating at the center of all the eye candy. Last time, the story was so straightforward and predictable the visuals were the only thing holding the film together. Now, the themes are more clearly presented and Alice's adventure in Underland is more of an inner journey. Underneath all the shiny gloss, this movie actually has strong personal growth messages and deals with difficult topics such as loss and acceptance. As someone who has lost someone precious recently, at the end of the film I came out feeling inspired.

The filmmakers tap into both the darkness and the lightheartedness of Carroll's world in broad strokes, even if they don't really get or even attempt to do justice to the deeper social allegories. Linda Woolverton's script is more blunt and brute force than it is subversive, but the film's feminist touches are thankfully not as ham-fisted as they were in the first film. Wasikowska is wonderful, Depp is... well, Depp, Hathaway is pleasingly fairy-like and subdued, and Carter continues to chew scenery. But the real MVP here is Sasha Baron Cohen, whose portrayal of Time is an obvious highlight.

Little bits and pieces of Carrollian lore are much appreciated. Humpty Dumpty as well as the large talking chess pieces make a brief appearance, and the fish and frog people are more prominent. Some of Carroll's trademark words and phrases appear especially early on, but the world-building doesn't get too in-depth beyond that. We see the origin of the rivalry between the White Queen and the Red Queen, as well as the reason why it's always one minute to teatime at the Mad Hatter's table when Alice first arrives in Underland.

I can see why this film might not cast its spell on everyone because it's so fast-paced and often feels like a movie for kids rather than for those well-versed in this universe. But if you're on the fence, you may end up liking or even loving it! There's more to the story and themes than what's just on the surface. I wasn't at all disappointed and will watch this again in the future.… Expand

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MissChievousJun 7, 2016

Another beautiful story of female strength, blended with the worth of family, friendship, and whimsy. Perhaps why male reviewers want to dis poor Alice? My 11 year old son, who didn't want to go, ended up enjoying it and giving it a thumbsAnother beautiful story of female strength, blended with the worth of family, friendship, and whimsy. Perhaps why male reviewers want to dis poor Alice? My 11 year old son, who didn't want to go, ended up enjoying it and giving it a thumbs up. Admitedly, after reviews, I wasn't expecting much, but throughly enjoyed it. My only criticism would be the 3D effects. Not so great. So save your $ and go for 2D. But the wonderful colors deserve big screen treatment.… Expand

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dylan1601Jun 7, 2016

Muy buena , Alicia a través del espejo enseña a la vida sobre la pérdida, algo que hoy mucho se ve y se sufre y no necesariamente debe ser como la "Alicia" de Lewis Carrol. Apuesto a que a el le hubiera gustado, de eso trata las secuelas, noMuy buena , Alicia a través del espejo enseña a la vida sobre la pérdida, algo que hoy mucho se ve y se sufre y no necesariamente debe ser como la "Alicia" de Lewis Carrol. Apuesto a que a el le hubiera gustado, de eso trata las secuelas, no de tener lo mismo de la otra.… Expand

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GaberaterJun 16, 2016

Alice through the looking glass had excitement and great action/adventure. It was a great movie. It was cute. I would highly recommend it for kids. Although, I would not say it is a family movie because, if you have little kids they willAlice through the looking glass had excitement and great action/adventure. It was a great movie. It was cute. I would highly recommend it for kids. Although, I would not say it is a family movie because, if you have little kids they will freak out. It has great adventure, action, and plot. It is one of my favorite movies!… Expand

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ChristopherSynMay 27, 2016

Alice's new adventure in wonderland is filled with excitement, each frame hand me gripping the edge of my seat. The film itself was simply perfect in terms of expectation, we've needed this sequel for a long while. It served as a goodAlice's new adventure in wonderland is filled with excitement, each frame hand me gripping the edge of my seat. The film itself was simply perfect in terms of expectation, we've needed this sequel for a long while. It served as a good reminder that Alan Rickman will forever be in our hearts, simply beautiful and knocks the original off of the podium as the better of the two. I think the majority of people saw the film to once more gaze upon Professor Snape, which is fine by me. The Red Queen couldn't have been introduced at a better time, the writers know what they were doing. The makeup artists should be proud of their handy work, never have I seen suck attention to detail, the kids wouldn't fall for it though.… Expand

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PipeCJun 5, 2016

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" Is Shamelessly Worse Than Its Predecessor

"Alice in Wonderland" directed by Tim Burton was a flawless success at the box office in 2010, and with just reasons, the colorful and gothic style of the team"Alice Through the Looking Glass" Is Shamelessly Worse Than Its Predecessor

"Alice in Wonderland" directed by Tim Burton was a flawless success at the box office in 2010, and with just reasons, the colorful and gothic style of the team managed to give them two Academy Awards (for Art Direction and Costume Design) . Lewis Carroll's classics have been adapted to the big screen eleven times, and apparently it is feasible creation of other few. The scarcity of the sequel is Burton, his absence is irrefutable and although works as executive producer, his imagination and taste cries out for the reins of the film. This time, James Bobin (The Muppets) is director, his vision is broad and great-looking, but comparisons with Burton make presence on each frame evidenced. It seems that Disney forgets that it is better win a victory that a failure because of the ambition.

From a screenplay written by Linda Woolverton, adapted to the books of Lewis Carroll, "Alice Through the Looking Glass" presents to an Alice (Mia Wasikowska) a little more older - really - returning of offshore after three years, preserving the illusion of return to sea. But her hopes are frustrated when her former aspiring boyfriend, Hamish (obnoxious and pretentious played by Leo Bill) takes over the boat her father and her house, inciting her to sell the important boat, stay with the house and with a humiliating and discriminatory work. Alice's problems do not stop there, the blue caterpillar (Alan Rickman, deceased and respected actor) visits her to seduce her to resolve certain matters of her interest in the Wonderland.
After an characteristic entrance of the Carroll books, Alice faces a terrible - and stupid, excuse the expression - news, her friend, the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) is slowly dying. The only solution to restore the vitality of the eccentric young is go back in time and help to recover his family apparently dead, experiencing millions of adventures and eccentricities, accompanied by spectacular landscapes and performances for nothing unpleasant. A small sub-plot is seen to involved in the story of Alice, the truth behind the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) and her sister, the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), an interesting addition to the footage.

The story is one of the fundamental obstacles, lack of a strong and wide idea, makes that the 113 minutes of duration becomes tedious, stressful and the worst soporific, making viewers to cover their mouths, but not of amazement, of boredom. It seemed as if Disney had chosen to adapt the drafts of the wastepaper basket of Carroll, yeah, they wanted that Hatter had importance in the plot, but the magic disappeared. A work of such magnitude should be edited precisely, but this time, they exaggerated.

Fantasy and adventure sequences are indeed impressive, accompanied by an exaggerated, but required use of visual effects, minor or equivalent to the of its predecessor. However, the lush visual effects aren't the sufficiently skilled to hide a slow pace, an inconsistent script and a pale and slight story.

Characters are distorted and dispel - some - of its strict behavior in books, however, Alice, Mad Hatter and the Red Queen steal all eyes. I'm in total disagreement that the role played by Mia Wasikowska is uniform, awkward and boring, not alluding to books and hampering adaptation, I believe that she is the precise woman for the role and if at some point has failed is the fault of the scriptwriters. Our blue caterpillar performed by professional and king of the acting ,Alan Rickman, was spectacular, serene and substantial, worthy of a so complete and amazing career of a man and an actor who will always be in the heart of the world, rest in peace, Alan.

This is the first time that Disney surprises, and not in the way that everyone thinks. With a clear influence of female discrimination in Hollywood and the capacity to decide, Bobin and Woolverton had to leave their idea, just like that, an idea. Slow, lacking of the energy, palpitating continuity and charisma of its predecessor, "Alice Through the Looking Glass" offers a visually majestic spectacle, however, they confused the audience with babies, we are not stupid, so many colors and singularities lack narrative imagination, I think that the 'Wonder' disappeared.… Expand

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Firefly1960May 28, 2016

We loved the movie! Action packed non stop entertainment. Many funny parts throughout the movie. Great story line with meaningful message. I don't know what people are talking about the movie not having an a story line. They obviously don'tWe loved the movie! Action packed non stop entertainment. Many funny parts throughout the movie. Great story line with meaningful message. I don't know what people are talking about the movie not having an a story line. They obviously don't what a story line is because it definitely had one. The scenery was amazing and costumes were stunning. The movie IS, worth seeing. Don't go by the negative reviews, they don't know what they are talking about. I couldn't stop saying "that was such a good movie".… Expand

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KaruzoMay 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really interesting story and a rich experience in the plot that i felt so comfortable with. They could of done better with the special effects but the characters and their development were spot on. I laughed quite alot through the film and had no intention of wanting it to end because it was so interesting and comical, i paid £6 to see if in a high class cinema. Someone needs to applaud the people that made this movie as im sure they need to know, the story was amazing.

The lead role was definitely a strong one and im really pleased with the diversity they are trying to achieve recently in new and upcoming films, it would almost be bigoted to think otherwise. Especially Star Wars :)… Expand

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LonelyCriticMay 29, 2016

Bobin's take on Alice, gives us a surprisingly enjoyable, fun, and colorful movie with a decent plot. Definitely better than the first one. Baron Cohen's terrific performance shines, Bonham Carter is good, Depp and Wasikowska give their all.

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scoleyMay 29, 2016

I dont see what the problem is after reading reviews on this site i was expecting a really bad film but i thought it was great i still prefer the first film but this was a good follow up the story was easy to follow and added a little more toI dont see what the problem is after reading reviews on this site i was expecting a really bad film but i thought it was great i still prefer the first film but this was a good follow up the story was easy to follow and added a little more to the story sort of like Wicked i like the darker side to the Alice In Wonderland story well worth a watch.… Expand

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horrorliefhebMay 28, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -Alice Through the Looking Glass is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film, directed by James Bobin, written by Linda Woolverton, and produced by Tim Burton. It is loosely based on Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, and is the sequel to the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland. The film stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen, and features the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall.

-The films tells the story about Alice spending her past few years following her father's footsteps and sailing the high seas, she comes across a magical looking glass that takes her to the fantastical realm of Wonderland and finds that Tarrant Hightopp who is acting madder than usual and wants to discover the truth about his family's survival of the attack of the Jabberwocky. Alice borrows a "Chronosphere", a metallic object inside the chamber of the Grand Clock which powers all time. Returning to the past, she comes across friend and enemies at different point of their lives and embarks on a race to save the Hatter before time runs out.

-The film was released by Walt Disney Pictures on May 27, 2016 and is Rickman's final film role, following his death in January 2016. Upon the release, the film received generally negative reviews from critics.

--Production:

-Principal photography began on August 4, 2014, at Shepperton Studios. In August 2014, filming took place in Gloucester Docks which included the use of at least four historic ships: Kathleen and May, Irene, Excelsior and the Earl of Pembroke, the last of which was renamed The Wonder for the filming. Principal photography ended on October 31, 2014.

--Critical response:

-Alice Through the Looking Glass has received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 29%, based on 148 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Alice Through the Looking Glass is just as visually impressive as its predecessor, but that isn't enough to cover for an underwhelming story that fails to live up to its classic characters." On Metacritic the film has a score of 34 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". On CinemaScore, audiences gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale, the same grade earned by its predecessor.… Expand

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FreshcklickJun 1, 2016

One of the most inspiring movies ! Divine acting, great script iridescent colors, and deserves praise odtdelnoy Sacha Baron Cohen and Joni DEP . Cartoons also tinned praise. Film - Ocean positive . I hope to continue .

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jeongnanMay 30, 2016

What is not to like? All of my 3 kids who are 8,8, and 9 and my hub and I enjoyed the whole time of the movie. Whimsical and entertaining. Not a single boring moment. It should be if it is aimed at kids and family.

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xXFIREWINGXxJun 7, 2016

Great movie 10/10 gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

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foxgroveJun 5, 2016

Following the major disappointment that was Tim Burton’s 2010 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ it is good to report that ‘Through the Looking Glass’ is a definite improvement. Although darker in both tone and look, director James Bobin has the advantageFollowing the major disappointment that was Tim Burton’s 2010 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ it is good to report that ‘Through the Looking Glass’ is a definite improvement. Although darker in both tone and look, director James Bobin has the advantage of making the film more interesting by virtue of a better story to tell. By balancing this positive against the obvious visual splendours enables all the elements to come together very satisfactorily. It goes without saying that his achievement here is of a considerably higher standard than Burton managed. That is not to say that the film doesn’t have its irritations. A little of the cutesy characters, Alice’s friends, go a long way and the transformer type robots are equally irksome. These quibbles aside however, the film is actually quite delightful. As Alice Mia Wasikowska has made great strides in the role and invests the character with much more colour this time around. Helena Bonham Carter is again good value as The Red Queen tossing off the odd funny line with consummate ease. Sacha Baron Cohen is a welcome new addition as Time Itself and Johnny Depp is far more palatable here as the hatter than he was in the previous film. Only Anne Hathaway’s bland depiction of the White Queen remains steadfastly disappointing. There is nothing, though, disappointing about the visual experience that the film undoubtedly is. Colleen Attwood’s costumes are again amazing and the make-up seamlessly duplicates the standard already set by the earlier film. Art Direction is stunningly imaginative and the visual effects are wonderful if you forgive the odd wobble here and there during the time travel sequences on the chronosphere. Overall, ‘Through the Looking Glass’ does at least raise the low bar set by its flatly conceived predecessor even if there is still room for improvement.… Expand