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By the creative director Tim Burton comes Alice in Wonderland, an extension remake adapted from Lewis Carroll classic novels “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass”. It is one of the most anticipated movies this year.

After the death of her father, Alice Kingsley attends a party at a Victorian estate. At age 19, she is going to be proposed for marriage. But before she could give her answer, she spotted a white rabbit that led her to the passage of Underland (called Wonderland by its inhabitants).

MOVIE DETAILS:

Directed by Tim Burton
Produced by
Richard D. Zanuck
Joe Roth
Suzanne Todd
Jennifer Todd

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Written by
Linda Woolverton (screenplay)
Lewis Carroll (book)

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Cast
Mia Wasikowska – Alice
Johnny Depp – Mad Hatter
Anne Hathaway – White Queen
Helena Bonham Carter – Red Queen
Crispin Glover -  Knave of Hearts
Michael Sheen – White Rabbit
Stephen Fry – Cheshire Cat
Matt Lucas – Tweedledum and Tweedledee

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Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures

Synopsis (may contain spoilers):
After the death of her father, Alice Kingsley attends a party at a Victorian estate. At age 19, she is going to be proposed for marriage. But before she could give her answer, she spotted a white rabbit that led her to the  passage of Underland (called Wonderland by its inhabitants).  The place is so familiar to her as she has seen it in her dreams (actually she thinks it is just a dream). Old friends seem not to recognize her after 10 years from the first time she went to Wonderland. That is except for the Mad Hatter as he knows it really is Alice and he could not be mistaken.

Wonderland is now ruled by the wicked Red Queen that is so famous for her line “Off with his head!” . She hates animals that she makes them her furniture. Sadness and fear reign in Wonderland. Now, it will be all up to Alice to bring back the joy, fun and peace of the magical place as she is destined to kill the gigantic Jabberwocky. The White Queen enlightens Alice to help her took the courage to face her destiny. A battle between good and evil brings climax at the end.

JuneZach’s Rating: A
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A+

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JuneZach Comments:

I am a fan of Burton’s works and Depp’s acting prowess. These two people can really make odd things too wonderful. There may be a deviation from the original classic story which others may perceive as something not good. However, it is satisfying to watch the film. The characters are well acted especially by Johnny Depp as Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen. I have never seen such a great actor as Depp being so versatile. He is the only Hollywood actor who has the knack to portray weird roles such as Jack Sparrow (for Pirates of the Carribbean), Hunter S. Thompson (for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Edward Scissorhands to name a few. Carter on the other hand is a show stealer in the movie every time she screams “Off with his head!”. (Hahaha!) I also like her very much as Bellatrix in the Harry Potter film series. Anne Hathaway builds up the cast as the White Queen who sworn to herself not to harm anyone in Wonderland. As for Mia Wasikowska acting as the ‘Alice’, she actually has the talent. Amazing art direction, great production and eye-popping visuals especially viewed in 3D (which gladly I had), Burton will really bring you to the world of Wonderland!

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