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Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2010)

I like this movie, do not be discouraged by the purist who will claim, that Alice in Wonderland is far cry from its predecessors, or that Tim Burton sold out, and manufactured a gimmick as opposed to a great movie. it works, end of story.
The storyline does detract slightly from its original, but this story was never pitched at the sort of crowd, that a 7 year old could keep entertained. This rendition of Alice in Wonderland is precisely what the trippy wonderland would look like, if conceptualised by an adult. It is dark strange, and hostile, but fascinating and fun all at once.
i am going to out on the limb here and say, it will be difficult for some to successfully appreciate all the flavors in this movie, as it it a interesting mix, please please remember its origin.
The characters work, the Mad Hatter was very well portrayed, the white and red Queen were also very equal to the challenge, and the costumes complemented the scenery and the characters. I especially liked Cheshire. So "Chapeau" to Johnny Deep, Anne Hathaway and the unforgettable Helena Bonham Parker
The movie kept me well interested all the way through. I do have one criticism though, and it is that Alice's character does seem a little shallow, but it is important to remember that she is a passenger on existing bus, and more of a pawn on the chess board, and that works, this story shows us the depths of Wonderland, like they could not be portrayed before, it is very good, spend the cash.
When all is considered, I really like it, and will see it again.