Nothing enchanting here

Rating: 5/10 (14 March 2010)

Alice in Wonderland 3-D isn't an enchanting Disney film. Nor is it engrossing. Alice seems depressed and the Mad Hatter seems like he needs a bath very, very soon. The 3-D special effects didn't seem all that great to me.
The movie is not uplifting nor is it funny. I can't imagine any children seeing this and finding it entertaining. A couple of scenes actually turned my stomach. I'll give you a hint; a surly mouse with a sharp needle around living beings can lead to some painful moments.
None of the characters here seem like they're having much fun and watching these miserable people and animals is kind of a drag.
I kept thinking of the animated Alice in Wonderland and wishing that were up on the screen instead.
Johnny Depp gives the Mad Hatter some real emotions but he seems dirty-like he needs a good scrubbing. I don't think this will be anybody's favorite film and it wouldn't surprise me if Tim Burton had been absent a lot during the filming.