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Alice In Wonderland
Posted on 3/6/10 at 4:11 am
Posted on 3/6/10 at 4:11 am
Saw this movie tonight with a few friends. Going in I was hoping that the storyline was somehow different then the original Alice in Wonderland. Wasnt disappointed, different storyline, a few things relating back to the original story. I overall liked the movie, but when i go to see movies i rarely find a movie i didnt like.
10
Posted on 3/6/10 at 10:21 am to Tigercoop40
meh. the visuals were amazing, but the storyline left something to be desired.
Posted on 3/6/10 at 2:29 pm to MSTiger33
I just like the different storyline, tho a bunch of my friends believed it was the same story.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 2:37 pm to Tigercoop40
I was very unentertained by this movie. Can't put my finger on why. Alice is my favorite of the animated Disney features, too. Maybe I set the bar too high.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 2:55 pm to Tigercoop40
i've grown rather tired of Tim Burton
must be getting too old
must be getting too old
Posted on 3/7/10 at 3:03 pm to Tigercoop40
Tim Burton's formula:
1. Borrow from an old story, movie, play, etc. but give it a darker twist.
2. Cast Johnny Depp.
3. Add kooky gothic visuals.
4. Repeat.
The only original film he's made in the last decade was Big Fish. Even Corpse Bride was just a rehash of Nightmare.
1. Borrow from an old story, movie, play, etc. but give it a darker twist.
2. Cast Johnny Depp.
3. Add kooky gothic visuals.
4. Repeat.
The only original film he's made in the last decade was Big Fish. Even Corpse Bride was just a rehash of Nightmare.
This post was edited on 3/7/10 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 3/7/10 at 3:06 pm to Tigercoop40
saw it last night in 3d..overall pretty good I guess.
I selfishly wish the movie was more for adults -- there were just some parts that were extremely cheesy (esp at the end) that made me kind of roll my eyes. I expected it to be pretty dark, but it really wasn't -- and I think it would have been cooler if they linked the wonderland characters to compare them to people in her normal life
I selfishly wish the movie was more for adults -- there were just some parts that were extremely cheesy (esp at the end) that made me kind of roll my eyes. I expected it to be pretty dark, but it really wasn't -- and I think it would have been cooler if they linked the wonderland characters to compare them to people in her normal life
Posted on 3/7/10 at 3:07 pm to meg_hearts_LSU
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and I think it would have been cooler if they linked the wonderland characters to compare them to people in her normal life
Just wait until the inevitable Tim Burton's Wizard of Oz.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 3:09 pm to xenythx
I'll note -- maybe I missed it, but I really only saw 1 comparison made between a real life character and a wonderland character - but I don't want to say for fear that someone cries and says I'm spoiling
Posted on 3/7/10 at 5:23 pm to meg_hearts_LSU
Ranks up there as one of the best I've ever seen. I was blown away.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 5:38 pm to genuineLSUtiger
Just returned from seeing it. My wife hit me in the middle of it. I was asleep and snoring. 
Posted on 3/7/10 at 6:00 pm to MSTiger33
quote:
meh. the visuals were amazing, but the storyline left something to be desired.
Haven't we heard this before?
Posted on 3/7/10 at 6:06 pm to Proejo
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Just returned from seeing it. My wife hit me in the middle of it. I was asleep and snoring.
Hypnotized by the music or all the pretty colors?
Do you guys think it would be ok for an 8-year- old or is it just too freaky? I told my daughter I might take her in a few weeks. She already read the book (the Disney one based on the movie, not the Lewis Carroll version).
Posted on 3/7/10 at 6:39 pm to Dorothy
honestly, i thought it was quite terrible. i saw it in 3D and you could tell the movie was not made for 3D. there were many scenes that were blurry and caused my eyes to burn (something that never happens when i see 3D movies). also, the dialogue was very rushed and the story line just didn't make sense. i was happy it was a short movie.
johnny depp was entertaing like he always is, and helen bonham carter was good as usual. not one of Burton's best
johnny depp was entertaing like he always is, and helen bonham carter was good as usual. not one of Burton's best
Posted on 3/7/10 at 6:44 pm to Dorothy
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Do you guys think it would be ok for an 8-year- old or is it just too freaky?
It should be fine.
Dialogue can get a little confusing at times though.
**mild spoiler**
The only thing that pops to my head that some parents might draw a line is that there is some head chopping action. Nothing gory, and it isn't a human that it happens to.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 6:47 pm to Volvagia
SAVE YOUR $$$
what a DISAPPOINTMENT !!!
what a DISAPPOINTMENT !!!
Posted on 3/7/10 at 7:14 pm to Dorothy
quote:
Do you guys think it would be ok for an 8-year- old or is it just too freaky? I told my daughter I might take her in a few weeks. She already read the book (the Disney one based on the movie, not the Lewis Carroll version).
the movie was definitely more geared towards the younger crowd than I anticipated. However, airing on the conservative side, I'm undecided if I'd take an 8 y/o girl though..probably depends on what movies she's seen in the past and how she's reacted to them
Posted on 3/7/10 at 7:28 pm to meg_hearts_LSU
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.probably depends on what movies she's seen in the past and how she's reacted to them
She loved Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, and I don't think the "Off with her head!" stuff would phase her too much.
I actually think the Tim Burton take on things might be better for her than more realistic stuff, because she recognizes that it's fantasy.
This post was edited on 3/7/10 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 3/7/10 at 7:37 pm to MSTiger33
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meh. the visuals were amazing, but the storyline left something to be desired.
Agree. The original is so whimsical that the new one seemed more action-packed than whimsical.
Posted on 3/7/10 at 7:39 pm to Dorothy
quote:
Do you guys think it would be ok for an 8-year- old or is it just too freaky? I told my daughter I might take her in a few weeks. She already read the book (the Disney one based on the movie, not the Lewis Carroll version).
If she isn't afraid of action, it's completely fine. Someone stupidly brought their 1-2 year old and the baby cried the entire time because she was afraid of the monsters and action, but it's like DUH DON'T BRING YOUR 1-2 YEAR OLD TO THIS.
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