Alice in Wonderland

"'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe."

Directed by Tim Burton

2010

Date Viewed: Sunday June 13, 2010

Before I watched this movie I had heard so many bad reviews for it. Part of those reviews was that it didn't really follow the books. So I went into Wonderland with an open mind and low expectations. Turned out that I really really enjoyed the whole Alice In Wonderland experience. Visually, it was stunning. I love the worlds that Tim Burton creates. I love the darkness and the creepy looking trees and then the random bright colors that pop out at you. I love how everything is just a little bit off. I also thought the Cheshire cat effect was super awesome. I also just loved Johnny Depp's telling of the Jabberwocky. That poem was a childhood favorite. It did get a little bit long and, lets face it, Tim Burton's movies all look the same for the most part. So I knocked off a few points for that. I wish I had had time to write this review right after I saw the movie instead of a week and a half later so it was fresh in my mind.... Oh well... B+