Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Review

Alice in Wonderland is a movie I had been looking forward to since last year. I was even planning a Haunted Tea Party around March 5th with my friends before the movie premiere. As for the book, I have it but never read it unfortunately.

There was a lot of hype for this movie. Especially since Tim Burton directed it, and I love his films. So how was the film? Well, it was good. It enjoyed it for the most part... However, I am saddened by the fact that it certainly did not live up to my expectations. Wonderland didn't really seem very 'wonderful.' More like a dark wasteland with a couple of pretty castles. And to be honest, the film felt bland and unexciting. Helena Bonham Carter was very well cast as the Red Queen and I did enjoy her performance. Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter reminded me of Willie Wonka, and thus didn't really seem that new or exciting for me. The trailer gives off the impression that the film is grand and Wonderland expansive and mysterious, but it didn't really project the same way in the film.

I give the film a 78 out of 100. That's a C+. In conclusion, the film is fun at times, I liked the fantasy and recognizable Tim Burton elements, as well as having some colorful characters. This however, doesn't save the film from lack of excitement, blandness, and not living up to it's potential.

Peace!