After all the hype over this movie and my fondness for Tim Burton films, I was a bit let down by this movie. The special effects and most of the acting was wonderful, but the story line seemed a bit forced and discombobulated. The flow of the story line wasn't as great as other Burton films and I was surprised to see that I found certain parts rather predictable. Depp was superb as the Mad Hatter, and completely believable as a lunatic. Helena Bonham Carter was a rather likable dictatorial queen and I loved the special effects to make her head big. Mia Wasikowska was a strong protagonist with an immature side, so I wasn't exactly sure what to make of her. The make up and costumes were incredible and I was disappointed that the story line wasn't as captivating. The movie borders more on being aesthetically appealing than entertaining.