As Mad as a Hatter

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2010)

Now, before I begin actually reviewing the film, it is important you know a few things. 1) I am a huge Tim Burton Fan 2) I am a HUGE Johnny Depp fan 3) I have been waiting on this film for 2 years if not more. There, Now we can begin.
I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible, but I cannot promise anything. I've been waiting on this film for what seems like forever, and I have to say I am absolutely thrilled with the final film. Last night, I got to pre-screen the film in 3D and it's absolutely breathtaking. I mean, it's no 3D Avatar, but the 3D is incredible. Wonderland is absolutely wondrous. The scenery is everything you could hope for and more. Both castles in the film are beautiful, I would love to see replicas somewhere down the road somewhere. Whether as toy models or at a Disney theme park somewhere.
The Acting in the film is everything you could as for a Tim Burton film. And they Styling of the movie is amazing. For me, the film reminded me of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" The acting was quirky like Charlie, while the style of the film was very dark as Sweeney Todd. I loved it!
A lot of people say Johnny's portrayal of Mad Hatter was a lot like Willy Wonka, and I have to say I disagree. Wonka was insane. The Mad Hatter is mad. For me, the Hatter had his own personality. And once you see the film, I think you will agree. While in parts, there are similarities, I don't think that it's fair to say the character as a whole is Willy Wonka reincarnated. I guarantee if Wonka and Hatter were able to speak to each other you'd get to very separate individuals..just saying.
Helena Bonham Carter was wonderful as the Red Queen. She was probably one of my favorite characters in the film. Utterly brilliant performance.
And the rest of the cast was absolutely great as well. But for me, The Hatter and Red Queen stood out just a tad more for me.
Go see the film. You won't be disappointed. Don't show up late, that is a very important thing. And if you can fork out the cash, wait until you can see it in 3D.