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Surprisingly Fantastic!
PostedMarch 31, 2010
SedonaCarlo
from Sedona, AZ
I have to confess that I wanted to see this movie because I had seen Avatar in 3D IMAX and was so impressed with how much better the experience was than the 2d that I wanted to see more. And Alice in Wonderland seemed like a good choice.
What I expected to see was a 3D IMAX version of Alice. However, before I saw the movie I had been tipped off that it wasn't the same story.
That plus the fact that it was a Tim Burton movie made me not so sure I would love it.
Not to worry. This is not only an excellent 3D IMAX movie...
It is probably one of the best movies of all time.
The story, although different from the original, was very much complementary. But that doesn't do it justice. The story is both interesting and exciting. It deals with issues that are very much of concern to everyone and does so in an entertaining way, something not very common to modern storytelling.
The acting was superb. No question. But as good as it is, the story, directing, special effects, costuming, set direction, cinematography - and oh, let's not forget the 3D IMAX - was so superbly done that you might not notice so much.
This movie is Academy Award winning quality, especially in the above listed categories.
Tim Burton's direction is, in my opinion, what really makes this movie so good. He didn't just re-tell AIW and he didn't just shoot a movie in 3D IMAX. What he did was to use the 3D IMAX to enhance the story and create something that is totally original.
That's something that's very hard to do with a "sequel" if you will to such a well known story.
In conclusion, I can not imagine a movie more enjoyable and entertaining. It has now become one of my favorite movies of all time (and that list does not change lightly or often).
Thanks to Tim Burton and everyone involved in the movie for giving me such a great movie experience.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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