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This is a film adaptation from the popular children's novel 'Alice in Wonderland' written by Lewis Carroll. Alice Kingsley has had the same dreams almost every night for as long as she can remember. Now, a young woman she finds herself facing the expectations of a Victorian high class society, and her desires. At a pivotal moment, a decision of marriage, she runs. She quickly finds herself falling down a familiar rabbit hole, and landing in a strange world. One where cats grin, where flowers talk, and a caterpillar smokes the hookah. Okay, this film came to theaters at a great time for me, because I found myself doing a project on Lewis Carroll and his novel 'Alice in Wonderland'. Naturally, researching something either makes you never want to hear about it again, or you become somewhat obsessive. I became obsessive-the story has that kind of hook that you get attached to. However, and this is the same for the film, if you don't know the story of Alice, or Tim Burton asa director then you'll be asking yourself what the hell am I watching? Naturally, this is made for a special audience that enjoys watching unusual things. It's also a children's film, but it does have some dark segments. Some children could get nightmares, but what fairy tale story doesn't give children nightmares.
Okay, this film has a great plot-like most all Tim Burton films do. Many of the character persona's are over the top, but it adds to the ideals that are contained within the story. Audience's just need to be prepared for it. Mia Wasikowska plays the role of Alice Kingsley. She really does a great job portraying a confused teenage girl whose on a path of self-discovery. She's an enjoyment to watch. This film, being a Tim Burton film, has the two actors Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter, and does a very unique version of the crazy hatter. He does a great job performing this role with all of its unusual quirks. However, his vibrant orange hair is a but much of a contrast to his purple outfit and white face paint. This fits in with the film, because its full of sharp color contrasts, but its something that some people might have problems getting over. Helena Bonham Carter performs the role of the Red Queen. I found it funny that her inspiration for this role was her daughter. I found it funnier that it was an amazing choice for this character. Audience's can hate her, but feel sympathy for her as well-which is good. Anne Hathaway performs the role of the White Queen. I can see where she meant to go with the character, but it was too over the top. The idea of darkness hidden under grace is a great choice, but it didn't come through as great as it could have. Crispin Glover does the role of Stayne, or the Knave of Hearts. I give him high props for doing everything in CGI, but he really didn't need to be all CGI in this film. His costume being CGI was a too much CGI. As visually stunning as this film is, it didn't find the appropriate balance between CGI and live action. Everything is pretty CGI-except for the Futterwacken dance. The only CGI added was the body and head spinning-otherwise it was performed by an actual performer (not Johnny Depp). Visually its like watching a moving portrait; however, Burton's style is obvious. He tends to keep the same style for most of his films. That's why he has a select film audience that enjoys seeing this style. Nearly every actor is wearing tons of white face paint. The three creatures: the JubJub Bird, Jabberwocky, and the Bandersnatch come out really great in CGI. The Jabberwocky looks amazing, and is equally frightening for some people. The other animal characters: The Cheshire Cat, the Dormouse, The White Rabbit, The Caterpillar, and The March Hare are well done. They still look like animals, but have more apparent humanistic traits. The voice actors do a great job with the animated characters.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It has a great visual style, and a great storyline. This is something several film audience's can enjoy.
Answer to last blog: Director Peter Segal has often worked with the actor Adam Sandler in several comedies.
Que: What was the reason for The Mad Hatter's, Johnny Depp's, orange hair?
None. It was done by chance.
Mercury Poisoning.
Personality Disorder.
Color Blindness.
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