Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

[cerealkeller]

Saw this yesterday. Rated it in the rate movies thread. Gotta say I'm really tired of Tim Burton. I like his style and love his art (I own his book Meloncholy Death of Oyster Boy) but he needs better scripts. My favorite movies of his are Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Big Fish and Pee Wees Big Adventure(dont care LOVE that movie!) He can be such a great film maker when he has a good script. Just seems to me he would rather make movies that inspire product to sell at Hot Topic. Had high hopes for Alice but was let down again.

 

[Maglor]

 

[tomandshell]

 

[Maglor]

^^^

What is that from?

Love the avatar btw!!!

 

[CelticPredator]

That's the Slender-Man. A creation from Something Awful.com.

 

[kazukijun]

Just caught it today,love it!
Love the visuals, the music score (I actually thought Danny Elfman has really out did himself this time, music style was not easily recognizable as compared to his previous works)

I like the adventure feel of the show, how things unfold gradually and Alice finally realizes what she has to do.

Shall add this to the list of fav Tim Burton's show.

 

[Adoptedscot]

Wow, I been reading this thread and it seems that this film is really hit and miss.
I must admit from the bits/clips I've seen I'm certainly in no rush to see it.
x

 

[Maglor]

^^^

See it!









...or not.

 

[Kuzeh]

Finally saw it last night!!

I liked it a lot! I went in there with very low expectations after all the mixed reviews, but I gotta say, this is a very interesting twist on the original concept... it actually makes some sense
Of course purist will most likely hate it, but I enjoyed it a lot.

I wouldn't call Burton's best, but it's definitely a really good movie, not great and memorable though... it is a bit formulaic, yet you care for the characters... actually I was more worried about the fate of everyone else but Alice's.
Great characters, the CGI is beautiful, and the world created is unique and compelling.

 

[bidge1000]

Well I saw it tonight and as I said it would, it rocked.....hard!
I think those of you who are unsure about seeing it need to stop hanging on the words of reviewers, here and elsewhere and go see it if you're curious. If you're not, then that's cool too.

I know Tim Burtons work, I know Lewis Carrols work, I knew what to expect. You're taken to Wonderland plain and simple and it's a great big eye popping adventure. If you're open and up for going on that ride then you'll have a great time.

I'm going to have to see it again for sure.

D

 

[Maglor]

^^^^

Glad you liked it!

 

[galactiboy]

Saw this on Saturday and I've had a few days to think about it. I can honestly say this is one of Burton's lesser films for me. Its not POTA or Chocolate Factory bad... but it is not good either. Probably just ranking above those 2 for me.

I found myself not caring about any of the characters, or about what would happen. The 3D was completely unnecessary (and under utilized) and the characters were generally wooden feeling. I did like the Red Queen, but the rest were forgettable at best.

I was certainly not ready to walk out, but I might have enjoyed a good mid-movie nap

 

[karamazov80]

I posted my thoughts in the "Rate the Last Movie. . ." thread, but essentially, I felt this was a sub-par movie. Hardly worth the time to see. I guess the 3-D was neat, but that is a cheap gimmick (not enough to warrant going to see a movie for that alone) and the novelty wears off fast.

 

[Primus]

Mediocre film to say the least. I expected much better from Burton and even the 3D wasnt used as much as it shouldve been. After a while everything goes back to looking flat.

 

[Maglor]

Glad I saw the 2D version. Someone here did make that recomendation.

 

[Shai]

Seeing it wednesday.

 

[karamazov80]

After a while everything goes back to looking flat.

I agree. I don't think the brain processes the information that way for long. At a certain point, it becomes normal to your brain, so it just seems normal to you. Same as watching an HD-TV for the first time. Initially, it blows you away, but after awhile, it just looks normal. You might as well be watching a 19 inch, old school TV.

 

[darthviper107]

It wasn't meant for 3D in the first place, so it doesn't surprise me the effect isn't that great.

 

[Nitro]

Still need to see this movie. I guess I'm in the minority since I liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (although Depps Wonka was a little too over the top). I've got a feeling that I'll like Alice in Wonderland, but i'm fearful that Depp will overact in this one. I've been hearing that his character really didn;t need to be in the movie as much as he was...

 

[karamazov80]

I've got a feeling that I'll like Alice in Wonderland, but i'm fearful that Depp will overact in this one.

Quite the opposite, in my view. He wasn't nearly over the top enough in most instances. If a role ever called for it, it is the Mad Hatter.