Last night I saw the new Alice in Wonderland film by Tim Burton, in 3D.
Despite a weak ending, the film was incredibly entertaining. Burton’s world was weird and wonderful, and seemed true to the spirit of Carroll’s work. It helps that the story isn’t a retelling, but a sequel of sorts that follows Alice’s return to Wonderland 10 years later.
The effects were amazing, especially the Cheshire cat, and strong performances by Burton regulars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, as well as newcomer Mia Wasikowska as Alice (aside: I coveted every one of her costumes, including the spangly-skirted suit of armor), carry the day.
Have you seen Alice yet? What’s your favorite literary adaptation?
Related in BookPage: Review of Melanie Benjamin’s Alice I Have Been; review of Helen Oxenbury’s illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Masterpiece Theater on PBS in the USA does a wonderful job with classics. My favorites are Jane Eyre and Emma.
Alex Kingston was an amazing Moll Flanders in 1996, but I must admit I still have a soft spot for Clueless.
Also, I’m anxiously awaiting Mark Metcalf in a retelling of the Little Red Hiding Hood story. Looks amazing: http://bit.ly/dArFdQ
I just got home from seeing this and I really liked it for all except the ending too.
Strange but actually half the post is opening up for me. Is this the internet website or my online browser. Should I restart my web browser?