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Alice in Wonderland based on the novels by Lewis Carroll makes its latest film adaptation courtesy of Tim Burton. Much like its predecessor’s this adaptation fails horribly in being as great as the book. It presents an interesting visual style, unfortunately at the cost of ruining the characters and the wonder of “Wonderland”, as well as making a story that hardly as anything to do with the books.
Visually this is amazing and is truly great to look at. “Wonderland” is truly beautiful to look at, from its characters that inhabit the world, to the scenery used in the film looks like “Wonderland” should. Burton was perfectly able to capture what the world should look like as well as making it a visual treat for filmgoers; unfortunately he only succeeds at that. A major problem in the film is the characters that appear within the film, while Disney’s previous attempt when Walt was around was not a masterpiece, it did do well in capturing the characters as presented in the novel something Burton Failed to do. The Cheshire cat, once a bit of a trickster and a genius by all means is turned into a coward through this film whose smile just masks his true cowardly ways. The Hatter is more serious rather than just being a weird character whom Alice meets, which turns him into a completely different character that’s not as lovable as the version in the novel or the Walt Disney version. These two as well as others are completely changed to a point that some even have actual names that were not even brought up within Carroll’s novel. “Wonderland” is even change to actually be known as “Underland” as the real name of the world. According to film it was always Underland, Alice just mistaken the name when she first got to the world many years before the film. Alice in Wonderland slaps the fans of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel in the face, with its cheap twists and complete misinterpretation of the characters. While it is a visual treat, those hoping for a great adaptation well not find it here. Teens with a lack of knowledge of the novel or Burton’s diehard fans will most likely enjoy this, but it completely fails at being as good as the novel or at the very least as good as the original Disney version. If one must watch a film adaption of Carroll’s classic, it’s much preferable to watch the original which at the very least succeeds in making the characters enjoyable to watch. |
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You know back in the 20th century animated films(aside from the Disney ones anyways) were treated as crap by most people, even if their were great non Disney animated films no one cared because most were terrible, forgettable, and on top of that live action had a consistency of great rememorable films. Now in the 2000's animation seems to be topping live action. Sure there's still great live action films but they haven't really been having lasting effects like the films from before the 2000's. What happened is my question, I mean before live action use to stand out so much now it seems that films from Pixar, Dreamworks animation, and other animation companies have made films that can stay longer in peoples minds then most live action films.
Don't believe me walk up to random people and ask them to name 20 live action films from at least 2000 to 2008 (so that they don't just name anything that came out within last year since chances are they are still fresh in mind) exclude any sequels so they don't make it up entirely of franchises since there probably still making sequels to those franchises. Chances are they will struggle. I've done research around my town about that. Yet when it came to animated films there were hardly any they missed from those years. What happened do live action films suck now compared to before or have people become that forgetful nowadays? |
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i really like this topic, i cant say i completely agree, but you make a great point. of course it would be easy to list all the animated movies. besides foreign animation that no one's heard of like Ponyo, dreamworks and disney are the only ones doing good work. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
i really like this topic, i cant say i completely agree, but you make a great point. of course it would be easy to list all the animated movies. besides foreign animation that no one's heard of like Ponyo, dreamworks and disney are the only ones doing good work. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
good Entry saicam. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
good Entry saicam. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
There have been some great live action films in the past decade, but yes animated films are more appreciated than they were in the past. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
I know there have been great but lately it seems the only way for people to remember a live action film is if it's an established franchise or an adaptation to a comic book. Before the 200's people could remember even the non franchise or comic book films more often. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
There have been some great live action films in the past decade, but yes animated films are more appreciated than they were in the past. 1 Replies | Report Abuse 
I know there have been great but lately it seems the only way for people to remember a live action film is if it's an established franchise or an adaptation to a comic book. Before the 200's people could remember even the non franchise or comic book films more often. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
Interesting topic. It would be impossible for me to answer you randomly on the street haha. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Interesting topic. It would be impossible for me to answer you randomly on the street haha. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
Good entry. My theory is that animated movies just please a broader audience now. Families can see them together. Couples enjoy them. Also, groups of friends (of all ages) easily agree to see them, unless the odd one out has seen it already. So people just watch those a lot, while having fun. Not to mention, to list off 20 flicks without any hesitation isn't that easy. If someone randomly asked me on the streets, I'd have to think a little bit. Especially if that person didn't want any recent films listed. Then again, I'm not sure how much of a struggle you are talking about. Did you run into people who just gave up before listing 20? 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Good entry. My theory is that animated movies just please a broader audience now. Families can see them together. Couples enjoy them. Also, groups of friends (of all ages) easily agree to see them, unless the odd one out has seen it already. So people just watch those a lot, while having fun. Not to mention, to list off 20 flicks without any hesitation isn't that easy. If someone randomly asked me on the streets, I'd have to think a little bit. Especially if that person didn't want any recent films listed. Then again, I'm not sure how much of a struggle you are talking about. Did you run into people who just gave up before listing 20? 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
We got numb. Jaws and star wars in their day were true "blockbusters". They amazed people with their special effects and action. We have seen so much of action and improving special effects that it is hard for an action movie to out-do itself. Same with gore and murder movies. Now-a-days movies have so much cg in em they border on animated anyway. Seems like visual impact is losing it's appeal unless it goes way out into a far off setting that is completely made up and bends all reality (fully animated). 0 Replies | Report Abuse
We got numb. Jaws and star wars in their day were true "blockbusters". They amazed people with their special effects and action. We have seen so much of action and improving special effects that it is hard for an action movie to out-do itself. Same with gore and murder movies. Now-a-days movies have so much cg in em they border on animated anyway. Seems like visual impact is losing it's appeal unless it goes way out into a far off setting that is completely made up and bends all reality (fully animated). 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
i think its just the lack of creativityespecially in hollywood, u will hardly find any mainstream movie with an original plot. (tarantino and kaufman may be the only ones)everything else is either a sequel or adapted from something elsewherebut not with animation. they still are creative and can show things live action cantalso, they attract not only one single audience, but many (kids, adults, etc) 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Possibly, another problem might be that studios focus on recreating the stories exactly the way they were written rather then doing their own takes on the story much like before. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
i think its just the lack of creativityespecially in hollywood, u will hardly find any mainstream movie with an original plot. (tarantino and kaufman may be the only ones)everything else is either a sequel or adapted from something elsewherebut not with animation. they still are creative and can show things live action cantalso, they attract not only one single audience, but many (kids, adults, etc) 1 Replies | Report Abuse
Possibly, another problem might be that studios focus on recreating the stories exactly the way they were written rather then doing their own takes on the story much like before. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
Your results might have something to do with demographic questioning - who did you ask? Soccer moms and their kids or college co-eds or old people? Even distribution might skew the results a bit. For me, if you asked me what films were the best in the past decade I would mention only one or two out of perhaps 25 movies. I still think live action is very very good - though films coming from Pixar and James Camerons new camera and Dreamworks Animation are getting more attention because they are getting good! Nice blog Saicam 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Of course I was doing this for the average joes, because how much can be remembered by the avereage person helps in determining if the movie can stand a test of time. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Your results might have something to do with demographic questioning - who did you ask? Soccer moms and their kids or college co-eds or old people? Even distribution might skew the results a bit. For me, if you asked me what films were the best in the past decade I would mention only one or two out of perhaps 25 movies. I still think live action is very very good - though films coming from Pixar and James Camerons new camera and Dreamworks Animation are getting more attention because they are getting good! Nice blog Saicam 1 Replies | Report Abuse
Of course I was doing this for the average joes, because how much can be remembered by the avereage person helps in determining if the movie can stand a test of time. 0 Replies | Report Abuse |
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I have a major problem with that statement, I understand that people say it because of their childhood favorite movie or show is getting made remade but is your childhood getting raped because it is being made terrible?
NO!!! Your childhood was in the past so stop complaining I understand that the movie version or remake is terrible but that doesn't mean you've lost the good times of your childhood so stop using a stupid phrase to complain about it. I know you probably loved it that much but just because you didn't like that terrible remake shouldn't mean that you should complain that your childhood is now ruined because fact is you shouldn't be a child anymore if you've already an adult. There had to say it. |
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LOL. I hate when people say that. Good point. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
LOL. I hate when people say that. Good point. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
I also hate it when "real" Star Wars fans say the prequels ruined the Star Wars series! Nice blog! 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Yeah I mean I know that the prequels weren't as great but they weren't that bad to ruin the franchise. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
I also hate it when "real" Star Wars fans say the prequels ruined the Star Wars series! Nice blog! 1 Replies | Report Abuse
Yeah I mean I know that the prequels weren't as great but they weren't that bad to ruin the franchise. 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
You made a very good point.When people say that all i can say is "Frankly my dead,i don't give a damn." 0 Replies | Report Abuse
You made a very good point.When people say that all i can say is "Frankly my dead,i don't give a damn." 0 Replies | Report Abuse
i hope ill never become an "adult", as u put it 0 Replies | Report Abuse
why not? 0 Replies | Report Abuse
because i want to have fun in my life. enjoy it, simply enough 0 Replies | Report Abuse
You know you could still have fun and be an adult right?
but u can never be free as u have been once 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Well I guess thats partially true. Some people in life can reclaim their freedom as adults so long as they find peace in mind.
i think i still have enough peace. but im feeling that i get more responsibility and less choice... 0 Replies | Report Abuse
i hope ill never become an "adult", as u put it 2 Replies | Report Abuse
why not? 2 Replies | Report Abuse
because i want to have fun in my life. enjoy it, simply enough 1 Replies | Report Abuse
You know you could still have fun and be an adult right?
but u can never be free as u have been once 1 Replies | Report Abuse
Well I guess thats partially true. Some people in life can reclaim their freedom as adults so long as they find peace in mind.
i think i still have enough peace. but im feeling that i get more responsibility and less choice... 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Very nice. You sound like me ranting. :) Good show! 0 Replies | Report Abuse
Very nice. You sound like me ranting. :) Good show! 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
I agree with you 100%! 0 Replies | Report Abuse
I agree with you 100%! 0 Replies | Report Abuse
LOL LOL LOLWow 0 Replies | Report Abuse
LOL LOL LOLWow 0 Replies | Report Abuse 
I dont hate that someone remakes a movie I saw as a child I think the bigger issue is that usually the remake seems unnecessary and/or looks stupid. Which also seems to be where more people are coming from when I discuss remakes. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
I understand but the whole "My Childhood's been raped" comment is just a bit too far don't ya think? 0 Replies | Report Abuse
yes. 0 Replies | Report Abuse
I dont hate that someone remakes a movie I saw as a child I think the bigger issue is that usually the remake seems unnecessary and/or looks stupid. Which also seems to be where more people are coming from when I discuss remakes. 1 Replies | Report Abuse
I understand but the whole "My Childhood's been raped" comment is just a bit too far don't ya think? 1 Replies | Report Abuse
yes. 0 Replies | Report Abuse |
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cjsmovies on 3/21/10 at 09:50 PM
Great review. I gave this one a 50.
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cjsmovies on 3/21/10 at 09:50 PM
Great review. I gave this one a 50.
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Nina S. on 3/22/10 at 06:13 PM
Nice review. I'm still deciding whether to watch this movie in the cinema, or wait. I'll probably wait, many people who watched it are disappointed.
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Nina S. on 3/22/10 at 06:13 PM
Nice review. I'm still deciding whether to watch this movie in the cinema, or wait. I'll probably wait, many people who watched it are disappointed.
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August M. on 3/22/10 at 10:02 PM
Great review! I'll post my up later. I too hated this movie. The original Disney one is still best adaptation, even though the story is not that good, but I love the characters.
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August M. on 3/22/10 at 10:02 PM
Great review! I'll post my up later. I too hated this movie. The original Disney one is still best adaptation, even though the story is not that good, but I love the characters.
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SciFiMan on 3/22/10 at 11:07 PM
Yeah - I feel the same way about the novel to film adaptation - this was not very good!
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SciFiMan on 3/22/10 at 11:07 PM
Yeah - I feel the same way about the novel to film adaptation - this was not very good!
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