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Alice (1988)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:13

Rotten:0

Average Rating:7.8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: An unusual dramatization of a classic children's story, from Czech master animator Jan Svankmajer. This loose retelling of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" dives into the story's dark... An unusual dramatization of a classic children's story, from Czech master animator Jan Svankmajer. This loose retelling of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" dives into the story's dark psychological dimensions. By seamlessly combining live action with toy objects and animation, Svankmajer creates a surreal dream world unlike any other presented on film. [More]

Starring: Kristyna Kohoutova

Starring: Kristyna Kohoutova

Director: Jan Svankmajer

Director: Jan Svankmajer

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At once far more faithful to its source material than the popular Disney version, and farther from it in tone than one might ever imagine.

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06/11/02
Jeremy Heilman
Jeremy Heilman
MovieMartyr.com

It takes us back to a time in the history of movies when audiences responded to the images on screen with a combination of awe and fear, when in submitting to them, we felt as if we were submitting to a spell.

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08/20/02
Hal Hinson
Hal Hinson
Washington Post
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Though [Jan Svankmajer] strips away all sweetness and light, he does not violate Lewis Carroll's story.

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08/30/04
Caryn James
Caryn James
New York Times
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A masterpiece of surrealism that's more Tim Burton than Walt Disney.

Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
07/01/03
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

For adults trying to remember that first acid trip, it's a winner.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/13/04
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

Not necessarily for young kids, this is a surrealist version with a great deal of attention accorded to objects.

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01/01/00
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Svankmajer's surrealist adaptation is a welcome antidote to the cute and cuddly Disneyfication of Carroll's iconic tale.

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09/07/06
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

This production is not a laugh a minute, but it's definitely an unusual and impressive film.

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01/01/00
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Alice is macabre, haunting, and very true to the spirit of Carroll's book, exploring the marvels and fears of a child's imagination.

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12/04/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

As disturbing as this is, it's also a fascinating spin on a well-worn tale.

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05/24/03
Channel 4 Film
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The definitive version of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
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Time Out

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05/07/03
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08/15/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
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