Wonderland

This week I went on an epic adventure to a magical world none other than Wonderland. How did I do this you ask? By diving into Lewis Carroll's literary classics or watching the old and beloved Disney animated "Alice in Wonderland"? Sadly, no, but I'm sure you all know the answer, and that is that I went to see Tim Burton's new 3-D cinematic version of "Alice in Wonderland."

The movie is an extension of the original Disney classic, not a remake. It is a story about Alice returning to Wonderland after many years. In her struggle to come to terms with the fact that Wonderland is real, she eventually comes into her own and is able to gain enough courage to fight (and defeat) the evil Red Queen.

My personal opinion about the movie is that it was a visual masterpiece and its aesthetic beauty more than makes up for what it lacks in character development.

The Real-D 3-D was used in such a way that it only served to immerse you more in the story. It is not trying to be a jumper 3-D movie and instead uses the technology to draw you closer into Wonderland.

The story is smooth and full of appropriate quirkiness (though some critics say not enough). It is always incredible to see Johnny Depp completely in his element, and as the Mad Hatter, he really shines. Depp and the Cheshire cat steal the movie together and really embody the spirit of Carrol’s classic tale.

The scenery is gorgeous and the CGI technology is used in this movie to portray a whimsical and imaginary land in a stunning fashion. While Avatar may have stolen the attention from Alice, I believe Alice uses the technology to tell a much better and more entertaining story.

Along with costumes and soundtrack, the movie really excels in all aesthetic aspects, even down to the specific colors chosen in every scene.

Make sure you check out Alice in 3-D sometime soon and see for yourself the incredible immersive experience Tim Burton has created.

Watch the trailer here:

Adventure On,

Katie