Alice in Wonderland

I found Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" wasn't all that I thought it would be, and I had expected so much more. Even though, this wasn't such a bad movie, the media hype went a bit overboard making this production seem bigger than it actually was. One good thing though I will say are about the film's visuals, they are incredibly stunning, no one can deny that. I felt that the story was lacking a little something, but not to say it wasn't lively or that it didn't keep my attention, just that it could've held a lot more substance and continuity. When viewing this movie you get the twists and darkness that you would expect from a Tim Burton film, yet there is something extra there which is a little different from his usual style. Johnny Depp put in mediocre performances at best as the Mad Hatter, unlike some of his better acting roles that we've come to admire. However, other acting performances had a bit more pep to them. I thought Helena Bonham Carter did a great job with the Red Queen's character. I found her to be rather humorous at times because she was so prudish and quick-witted. Also, Mia Wasikowska was a good choice for the role of Alice and I would have to say the same for Anne Hathaway for her performance as the White Queen. I even liked TweedleDum and TweedleDee and thought Matt Lucus played the part of both characters well. Keep in mind though that this movie is not actually Alice In Wonderland, but a sequel to the original story titled, Through The Looking Glass. It's an altogether different tale about Alice's return to Wonderland. Overall, don't go to this flick with high expectations, and you won't be disappointed, take it for what it is and be entertained.