Movies: Alice in Wonderland Trailer Review: B+
Pros: The beautiful canvas of 3-D wonders will delight both children and "properly-prepared" adults.
Cons: The "Dark Wonderland" motif may not please fans of the books or Disney's cartoon.
The classic Alice in Wonderland Disney cartoon has many fans: children, adults that are children at heart, and stoners. Ninety percent of Americans fit in those categories. You do, so go see Alice in Wonderland at the cinema this weekend.
The Alice in Wonderland trailer is incredible – in my opinion, it's more whimsical and tragic than Avatar. The Cheshire cat is vibrant and the Mad Hatter is crazy as a fox. Add a touch of Helen Bonham Carter, swords, and a terrifying Jabberwocky, and you've got a masterpiece in the making.
Early Alice in Wonderland reviews (like Rotten Tomatoes) have suggested that Alice's serious tone – this ain't a comedy, folks – isn't appropriate for younger children. But that's poppycock, to borrow a Lewis Carroll phrase. Think for yourself: watch the Alice in Wonderland trailer – the movie is appropriate for all ages, in my opinion.
Other Alice in Wonderland reviews have pointed out the fact that Johnny Depp, while appropriately crazy, is hardly the right man to play the Mad Hatter. He does show another side to the Hatter – at one point, he slices the air with a Vorpal Blade.
The Wonderland Alice finds at 19 is still full of magic, but it's a dark magic. Her pals are rebels fighting against an evil queen – much like the "American McGee's Alice" video game. But other than minor changes to the world, the Alice in Wonderland trailer seems to depict a great movie for the family.
You can watch the Alice in Wonderland trailer on the left. There are many more Alice in Wonderland reviews at
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