This week on "Keep it Local" on KOIN Local 6 we talk about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Antoine Fuqua's Brooklyn's Finest, and Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer. Here's the intro for my full Scorecard Review of Alice in Wonderland or you can simply watch below.
Alice in Wonderland
Directed by: Tim Burton Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway Running Time: 1 hr 49 mins Rating: PG Release Date: March 5, 2010
PLOT: Alice (Wasikowska) is now 19, and on the verge of an arranged marriage. She falls down a rabbit hole and ends up in a strange land with many mysterious characters. Many of them believe she’s the Alice, who is part of a legend.
WHO’S IT FOR? The film is heavy on effects. If you believe Burton and Depp are perfect, and can do no wrong, then this review can’t stop you.
EXPECTATIONS: I only caught pictures of this world that Tim Burton was re-creating. It looked great and seemed like a perfect fit. So did Depp as the Mad Hatter. Also, I didn’t realize I was seeing a sequel. I don’t watch previews. Plus, with the way the film presents itself, it’s not a true sequel since we do technically start with a young Alice having strange dreams. continue reading
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