The effects were exceptional, as was the acting. The colors were so vivid and psychedelic. Great length=not too long. Held my attention the whole time. Very well edited and scripted. Retained much of the whimsy and humor that Lewis Carroll originally conveyed. He most likely would have been thrilled with Tim Burton's interpretation of his works...what's not to love?? Excellent movie for the child in all of us!!! Wow! So many subtle details I missed the first time I saw it..definately a second viewing is needed to observe the less obvious in many of the scenes. See this movie at LEAST once!!!!