nothing new

Rating: 1/10 (19 March 2010)

The story of Alice in Wonderland is a surreal trip that has been done a million times. Tim Burton's same-old same-old over-the-top extravaganza loses itself in self indulgence and meanders away from the point of the tale. There's no need to re-create this classical story in some bizzaro world image of Burton's own. The lush visuals and signature performances by a glittering cast are a rich banquet of sweets--I was initially escalated by the sugar high but came crashing down after the buzz wore off, leaving me hungry for something nutritious. But nowadays, spectacle seems to take precedent over substance in films. I would like to see Burton ply his unique perspective and directorial skills on something truly meaty.