Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is his compelling version of a literary classic

Rating: 8/10 (8 March 2010)

Just watched this movie with my movie theatre working friend this afternoon. This Tim Burton version of the famous Alice books by Lewis Caroll is quite visually stunning, especially in 3-D, but that should come as no surprise to anyone who's seen any of Burton's movies. As the title character, Mia Wasikowska is luminous in her presence and provides an appealing spunk to her characterization. Of course, regular players Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter provide their own unique charms as The Mad Hatter and The Red Queen, respectively, while Anne Hathaway is perfectly ingratiating as The White Queen. Another Burton regular, Danny Elfman, provides another resonating complimentary music score. Oh, and I was wonderfully surprised to find out that Stayne-The Knave of Hearts was played by Crispin Glover who I mainly remember as Marty McFly's father in the first Back to the Future. In other words, I was quite enchanted by this latest version of Alice in Wonderland. So on that note, that's a recommendation...