Look, Alice in Wonderland is a weird story and it's long been rumored that Lewis Carroll was on acid when he wrote it. Tim Burton is one weird hombre and I don't know if they have a name for the drugs that he's on when he makes his movies. Johnny Depp is a fantastic actor, but lets be honest, the man can create some crazy weird characters. Put these 3 together and you know whats going to come out the other end is something that is totally going to bottle your mind. (see Blade of Glory)
The retelling of the story is basically a sequel to the original. In the 2010 version, Alice is a bit older and has gone to Wonderland, left and returned to the real world, forgotten Wonderland, and returns back to Wonderland the same way she arrived the 1st time, down the rabbit hole. But this time, Wonderland is a lot darker (Surprise, surprise. Way to change it up, Tim Burton). The Red Queen's reign of terror has made Wonderland a scary place, and Alice is the only one who can end her reign and restore peace.
Alice is played by newcomer Mia Wasikowska who is just pale and angelic enough to be both our sweet lovable heroine Alice, but still be just creepy enough to make Tim Burton happy. Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter and boy is he mad. He's got yellow eyes, and orange hair, eye brows, and eye lashes. He also uses about 4 different accents throughout the film including a childish lisp and a Scottish brogue. Helena Bonham Carter is the Red Queen whose head is twice the size of her body. Ann Hathaway plays the White Queen and everything on her is lily white except her black ass eyebrows.
The story is entertaining enough and is basically something that is there to give Tim Burton an opportunity to create one visually freaky world. Not only are everyone of the characters super crazy looking, but Wonderland, is a wonderland of visual effects and colors. You might actually have just as much fun watching this one on mute as you would listening to it because the story and the dialog are what make this one watchable, its the things that you are watching. See writing about this is even making me weird as I do it. I watched this in 3D which probably added to the freakishness. Now, I've never dropped acid or done any sort of a hallucinogen, but I imagine this has got to be what it's like. I enjoyed this one simply because I enjoyed looking at it. If you are looking for a good movie, with strong dialogue and a in depth plot, you will me a bit upset, because none of that is there. If you want to have one weird, visually stunning, trippy ass time, this is the flick for you. If you drink, I suggest having a few while you watch it, it might enhance the effect.
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