*** Official ALICE IN WONDERLAND Discussion Thread

*** Official ALICE IN WONDERLAND Discussion Thread

 Man the critics are really divided over this one - they either really like it with reservations or they absolutely hate it. Interesting. Burton's Johnny Depp films don't usually get pasted. 

Well, I enjoyed it more than many of the folks in the review thread but not as much as you did.  I thought it was just OK. That being said, the crowd I saw it with loved it so I would say that anyone thinking about going should check it out because it seems like a very polarizing movie.

No, you're not alone. I enjoyed it for what it was, which is not Alice in Wonderland but a Tim Burton riff on the subject. I'm kind of bewildered by the venom in the review thread, but bewilderment's a familiar sensation in the Movies forum.

Saw this tonight, at the Albany digital IMAX. Ended up in the 2nd row, which made for a nice large image, but it was too close as it was easy to make out the individual pixels especially in the numerous bright scenes. 

Aside from that, I wasn't that thrilled with the movie. I really think Depp's Mad Hatter should have been crazier, and I especially hated his anachronistic dance number at the end. Wonderland was a bit lacking in wonder, and the story was too run of the mill. I did like most of the character designs and costumes, though.

I didn't have a problem with the movie itself. I was entertained. However we did see it in Imax 3d and it was horrible. Like others have said there was no real sweet spot for the focus. I had to adjust my glasses just to make sure I could see it clear. The picture would become fuzzy then focus etc etc.. This is the same theater I saw Avatar in so I know it is a good theater.

I really liked the two little fat boys. They made the movie and they were only in it for all of two minutes!

I do think TB did a good job on it and to me it is far better then Willy Wonka.

I also felt the Christopher's character looked odd and felt very cgi'ish.  I didn't like his movement etc.  It also took me out of the film.

The only scene I could of did without and I wish they would of left it out was the following:

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I thought the film was ok.  But the 3D IMAX was horrible.  I know it wasn't the theater (saw Avatar in the same theater).  The 3D was out of focus and I had to keep adjusting as to where I was looking.  

Saw this at the "The Bridge" in Los Angeles.

The two characters I really liked and there were only in the film for a few frames were the two boys.......

Equipment can fall out of proper alignment even at the best venues. Only nobody will know if nobody complains.

This is true....  However, given the person we saw it with said the same thing from another location I am tending to believe it is the 3D.  Although I could be wrong.  But I do agree~

I will wait for the Blu-ray release of this.  I have read a lot of reviews and although there are certainly unfavorable reviews, most I have seen are favorable.  Both Phillips and Scott from "At the Movies" rate it as a See It and Roger Ebert gave it ***/****.  The fact it has set an all-time box office record for March openings means it probably will be considered a success.

Chris

Definitely agree about the dance sequence.... it was too modern and way out of what little period feel had been created.