Escape to the Movies: Alice in Wonderland

[ProtoChimp]

Yeah this film did look a little too predictable, I'm not surprised that Johnny Depp and Helena Bonom Carter hog all the screen time because Tim Burton loves them so much.

Still going to see it though.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

Loved the special message. I've hated a lot of Tim Burton's movies expect for one. Sweeny Todd. And I've have yet to watch a Nightmare before Christmas and refuse too. Judging by your review, this is crap. Thank you moviebob

I think you mean "Judging by your review, you are crap. Thank you bob"

But in all seriousness, if I WAS to listen to a critic I'll listen to Ebert, a PROFESSIONAL who has spent his whole career (or at least a damn many years) reviewing movies, also don't listen to critics, go see the movie (theater or pirated) and judge for yourself, don't let other people decide for you, that's just fucking stupid

 

[Drodgyn]

I really liked the movie, but the review was still 100% accurate. Granted it wasn't my favorite Alice in Wonderland adaptation (that honor still goes to American McGee's Alice -- that guy has either the best or the worst name ever; not sure which). But I wholeheartedly agree that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was Burton's worst film.

 

[dubious_wolf]

Hmm I was vaguely look ing forward to this one. oh well.
LOOK AT ME!
that bit had me laughing really hard. I still have no desire to see halo legends though...

 

[Quiet Stranger]

oh and The Mad Hatter has a sword because well....HE'S THE MAD HATTER! He's unpredictable!

 

[Orhid]

ALLRIGHT IM LOOKING AT YOU! Dammnit.

Also... Seriously? Broadsword?

 

[Armored Prayer]

Sad to see its not good, I was slightly interested in this movie.

I guess I'll just rent it when it comes out on DVD.

Also your special message in the beginning made me laugh.

 

[gilgamesh32]

Wasn't the whole "Alice returns to wonderland, hell has broken loose" thing already done in a videogame? With a similar setup, similar visual style and the same villan? Or did I just dream that...

Still, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory>Planet of the apes every day.

 

[clauwman]

First, MovieBob shouldn't feel like he has to apologize to anybody. He does a great job with his videos and is never begging for, or doing outrageous things for attention.

Secondly, that was a great video. I had the slight urge to go see it, and now Moviebob saved my money! Thanks Bob!

Is Repomen out yet?!?!?

 

[LordVyreth]

Huh, as I actually like his take on Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, I might like this movie too, I guess.

No, I'm completely with you on that one. I don't think I ever heard someone like Charlie less than Planet of the Apes; pretty much any Burton discussion I heard assumes that's at the bottom and just moves on from there. It's like Pixar and Cars. Critically, it didn't even do that bad, getting about the same score as things like "Corpse Bride" and actually above "Batman" and "Big Fish." As for me, I liked it more than even the original movie, largely because of the songs and how it made Willy into an actual character, albeit at the expense of Charlie.

 

[maninahat]

Don't be so worried if this adaptation turns out shit. There are about 20 other Alice in Wonderland movies out there, all varying degrees of success in regards to staying true to the original plot/being a decent movie. Hell, there is even a 70s pornographic, comedy musical of Alice in Wonderland (I shit you not).

One of my favourites, besides the old disney cartoon, would be the 1999 NBC television film http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_(1999_film). That one at least makes some reference to the fact that Alice through the Looking Glass is a seperate story(i.e - the sequel Tim Burton probably should have tried to make), rather than just lumping characters from either stories into one narrative.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

Tim Burton, a man famous for his quirky obsessions and interpretations of popular media. Lewis Caroll, a man at home with mathematics who delighted people with logical mind games made real through fairy tale like fantasy. I know which one sounds more appealing to me.

I suppose that this could be work like Mars Attacks where it is such an over the top corny take on a genre that it provides some sort of catharsis for the other over the top corny takes on a genre that you are supposed to take seriously. On the other hand it might not.

 

[The Undoer]

I was tickled at the start. Found that quite funny. Had no intention of watching the movie, but always good to check your assumptions are correct/not correct!

 

[Omena]

The beginning made me cackle madly! I've never been a big fan of Tim Burton, but I guess I still gotta go see it. I think my friends will force me to go watch it anyways.

 

[maninahat]

Wasn't the whole "Alice returns to wonderland, hell has broken loose" thing already done in a videogame? With a similar setup, similar visual style and the same villan? Or did I just dream that...

Yeah, that's a cult game. I heard there were supposed to be making a movie adaptation of just that. I guess this is what we got instead. They should have re-released that game.

 

[Sylocat]

By the way, in addition to American McGee's Alice, you might also check out the Alice is Dead [http://jayisgames.com/tag/aliceisdead] series of Flash games floating around the web... they're creepy as hell, and fucking awesome.

 

[stompythebeast]

Again, nailed right on the head. Great review Mr. Bob

 

[Lord_Panzer]

[HEADING=1]LOOK AT ME!![/HEADING]

Funny intro, detailed description, predictable outcome. The story (or lack thereof) is suppose to centre around Alice, not Mr. Depp.

 

[Chebs]

I'll still go see it; I like good visuals. And I always try to give Tim Burton a chance. Sort of regretted that with Planet of the Apes, but I'm sticking by it. I ended up liking his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so I might like this.

 

[jabrwock]

I still think I'll check it out. I usually ignore most of Burton's main plotlines to focus on the strange and interesting characters and sights he populates his movies with, so the "Lord of the Rings in Wonderland" bit doesn't really phase me. I've known for years that his overall plots usually fall flat.

Jabberwocky as a Death Star. Nice!

Ergh. Hot Topic. Must... control... fist... of... death...