Alice in Wonderland

Burton didn't tell a story, he simply narrated. The most frequently asked question by me was why the film is not fully animated, since everything is as artificial as the interior of a Chinese car. In the overload of "Burton-esque visuals," completely in CGI, everything is lost... except for Mia Wasikowska, who carries the whole confused (!!) mess to the end. This time, that’s liberation. It’s sterile, boring, kitschy, plastic... the perfect repellent for viewer empathy. (05/16/2010)

The movie excited me in the cinema, but mainly because of the colorful orgies. Yes, who wouldn't like a bit of kitsch here and there. But then the film got stuck in my head and personally, I consider it one of the worst that Tim Burton has made. Depp has found the right role for himself again here. And he is great, he is funny. And he is the same as in his recent films, although the mask is different. The visual orgies are beautiful, but the main Alice did not find the right performer in Mia. Actually, she quite successfully opposes me. This is simply something that didn't sit well with me. Great actors, interesting role, but why does it have to be an adaptation of "Alice"? In terms of plot, it's just another Hollywood spectacle. (01/06/2014)

When the most likeable character in a fairytale is the main villain, it’s impossible to avoid the feeling that something went bloody wrong. Alice in Wonderland is a run-of-the-mill film in every aspect, though some people may appreciate Burton’s signature, even if here it’s neutered. Not me, though. Kids will probably like it, it’s not utterly bad. (06/01/2010)

I had a great time. The film was off the rails just like the book on which it was based. Mia Wasikowska was extremely convincing, Anne Hathaway was hilarious, and I’m not exactly a fan of hers, Johnny Depp was at his wackiest, Helena Bonham Carter was fantastic ("I need a pig here!” and "Off with their heads!" – brilliant) and Crispin Glover was sleazy to the core. Except for a few minor details, I was satisfied. (11/20/2016)

Tim Burton returns and this time he takes us to Wonderland. “Alice in Wonderland” has been adapted into a variety of films and Burton has taken it in his own distinctive way. Of course, you can't expect anything normal, if only because of Burton's style of filmmaking. The new Alice in Wonderland is full of colour, bizarre creatures and funny moments that amuse rather than make you laugh. I noticed a lot of elements that reference Burton's previous films, especially the depiction of the digital landscape of Wonderland. What I would criticise the film for is its at times rather over the top portrayal of the characters and their behaviour - some people liked it, I found it off-putting. The dialogue is simple and does not offend. Danny Elfman once again did not disappoint and added his unique music to the film. As for the actors, I'm happy with most of them. Mia Wasikowska looks like she's going to die any minute, but she’s good; Johnny Depp is great and crazy as always and the two queens fit their characters perfectly. Finally, there's the skinny Absolom and the perpetually effusive Sklíba. In short, a typically Burtonian film, not gloomy this time, but instead a film of all colours, which perhaps cannot surprise, but is a feast for the eyes ... 75%. (04/17/2010)