Ironically, it never feels real

Rating: 6/10 (6 March 2010)

I would say Alice in Wonderland is a moderate disappointment. First of all, the storyline is rushed, you never get the chance to reflect on what's happening before the journey is over.
CGI, possibly the most critical element of the entire production, is beautiful from artistic point of view but unconvincing and artificial as an existing world, which is a major let down. Blandly put, it looks great only as a wallpaper. Technically it is at least two classes below Avatar (and the budget was somewhere around 150mln!), especially when you take in account rather mediocre use of 3D.
Acting is mixed - definitely the Red Queen is the brightest spot here, although Depp still manages to deliver at his usual level. Unfortunately the central figure - Alice herself - is a major miscast. Her performance seems flat and bored. Furthermore, she doesn't handle the pure green box scenes in a way that more experienced and talented actors do.
Overall, if you feel compelled to see it, save some money and don't go to 3D screenings.
Strong 6\10