Alice in Wonderland
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Movie Reviews of Alice in Wonderland
Movie Review: The Special Effects and Improvements
Summary: 4 Stars
Unlike what most reviews will say, the "star-studded" cast is not the real attraction for the movie. I believe that the special effects are the biggest draw. Not only does the movie help you understand some of the unclearly worded dialouge for the time of the story, but it helps you better visualize the vague descriptions for magic in the book. The improvements and alterations made to the story also help it flow better. I think the addition of "Through the Looking Glass" sequences combines the best of Caroll's book into one incredible movie, instead of having to go out and buy 2 movies of each book (quite convenient). Also, like I said, the special effects make the movie seamless. After all, this is Wonderland, and I don't think the effects were over-used at all. Even the unexplainable effects(like what's the deal with the Duchess's hovering chair?) are worked in nicely to give the world a strange twist. All in all, with good-enough musical underscore and songs, the movie leaves you with a good taste in your mouth! However, does anyone know why she talks to a tree about which way to go? Bye!Movie Review: DVD Better Than The Original
Summary: 4 Stars
I must say when I first saw this in its orginal CBS Broacast I wasn't too impressed with the execution, but now watching it without commercail interuption this is really a good movie.There's a lot of visuals and visual effects throught the film and some really stand-out performance by Martin Short, Ben Kingsley and the most delightful turtle played by Gene Wilder. One of the big downfalls is there are not a lot of extras on this DVD. WOuld have loved to see more behind the scenes of the making of it.
Alice herself is a newcomer and og English descent. Appropriate for Lewis Carrols novel and true to its spirit. Thick with stars and celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, this coloful and imaginative version. Good for the entire family. (There is some trickles of adult humor that the parents will enjoy to in relation to how we all deal with children. Fun!
Movie Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
Summary: 4 Stars
After having great success with lavish productions of "Merlin" and "The Odyssey," NBC followed up with this ambitious adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic! Tina Majorino stars as Alice with one of those star-studded casts we have come to expect when Hollywood visits Wonderland (remember Gary Cooper as the White Knight or the Smothers Brothers as Tweedledum and Tweedledee?)! This time around we have Whoppi Goldberg as the Chesire Cat, Martin Short as the Mad Hatter, Christopher Lloyd as the White Knight, Ben Kingsley as the Caterpiller and Miranda Richardson as the Red Queen! This is a fairly faithful adaptation of the beloved book and the framing device is simply a chance to give the cast a curtain call! Nothing wrong with that! They can remake "Alice in Wonderland" every decade as far as I am concerned!Movie Review: ENJOYABLE FAMILY MOVIE WITH A TWIST ON THE ORIGINAL MOVIE
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is great.It's lots of fun and there are great actors and actresses including Whoopi Goldberg ( Cheshire Cat),Martin Short ( Mad Hatter),Gene Wilder ( Turtle) and Miranda Richardson ( Queen of Hearts). This movie is a mix of Alice in Wonderland and Thru the Looking Glass ( Lewis Carroll's sequel).I found it a little weird at some points but grew to love the movie.It is a musical at certain scenes.Many people I know enjoy this movie and even parents enjoy this movie!Definately a good movie to see !Movie Review: Magical, entertaining, funny, and dazzling
Summary: 4 Stars
Carroll's infamous tale has been made into movies nearly a dozen times, however this version does a good job of keeping true to the text. The story is entertaining and the Hollywood big-shot cast is quite funny. Although originally TV-ready this version may be frightening to young children...especially if they were expecting Disney. The strength of this production lies in the special effects...most notably on DVD. It is for movies like this that you bought a DVD player in the first place.