Alice in Wonderland
Like candy floss, director Tim Burton‘s version of Lewis Carroll‘s fairytale is momentarily delightful, wholly un-nourishing and may leave viewers with grumbling stomachs (or retinas). Beneath the hallucinogenic imagery, however, is a surprisingly tough-minded heroine. Back in “Underland” for the first time in years, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is charged with rescuing the blighted world from the Red Queen and her hideous Jabberwocky. Burton is unfamiliar with a light touch, so what began as English whimsy is leadenly obvious or just plain bizarre. As Alice uses a combination of stubbornness and wit to save the day, budding emo girls will become delighted with a new heroine to call their own. Alas, Johnny Depp‘s Mad Hatter is closer to Edward Scissorhands’ more obnoxious brother.
Extras: The many featurettes included in Disney’s Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack look at costume design, makeup and other “making of” aspects.
- By C. Bottomley
