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When I first heard about the new Alice in Wonderland movie, I was a bit apprehensive. Could Tim Burton’s take on the Lewis Carroll classic truly live up to expectations?
Burton managed to create a visually stunning world that maintained the classic Wonderland look while giving it a more mature Burton feel. What can I say? The movie truly took me to Wonderland.
Danny Elfman did a superb job with the score for the film. The music was hauntingly beautiful.
The visuals were astounding as well, with colorful scenes and great costume designs. It was indeed a feast for the eyes.
Johnny Depp’s portrayal of the Mad Hatter was not his best performance. In some areas he tried too hard, while in others he was a bit stale, causing his performance as a whole to be a bit awkward.
Anne Hathaway did a terrible job as the White Queen. She was trying to go for the soothing, never angry, loving queen. In the end, however, it just looked like she was intoxicated.
Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter did excellent jobs as Alice and the Red Queen.
Wasikowska maintained the innocent curiosity of Alice while bringing new aspects to the character that an older, more mature Alice would have. She also looks like an almost-perfect Alice.
The Red Queen was by far my favorite character. She was hilarious and overly dramatic in a good way and helped keep the movie fresh and enjoyable the whole time.
Though it is not the greatest movie of the year, this Alice in Wonderland interpretation truly holds its own.
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