
Tim Burton films create two camps; the 'Do's' and the 'Don'ts'. The Don'ts don't like the pop-gothic colours Tim paints his films in, they don't like the fact he pretty much hogs Johnny Depp, and they don't like it when the world doesn't listen to the voice of the Don'ts, especially when the films the Don'ts don't like most, go on to become household names - even Hollywood staples. Needless to say, the Don'ts don't need to read this or any other review to know they already don't like Tim Burton's latest pop-gothic painted, Johnny Depp starring blockbuster; Alice In Wonderland. They just don't.

The Do's are also glad that Johnny Depp does what he does best, but they do willingly admit he's a bit more subdued. This gives room to other repeat 'doers'; Danny Elfman (who amazingly did the theme to greenscreen footage alone) and Burton's partner, Helena Bonham Carter, who makes for a wickedly fantastic 'Red Queen'.

If you're on the fence as to whether you are a 'Do' or a 'Don't', this film will certainly make you decide. Being a dude myself who doesn't agree with the Don'ts and therefore a certified 'Do', I'm glad Lewis Carroll's original has finally been respectfully explored, as only an imaginative thinker like Tim Burton could do.

I totally agree with you, this is very much a fun film and worth the price of a ticket! great review. I wrote one too, check it out on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jimmy - glad you like the review!
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