Alice in Wonderland

I saw this film in 3D the other day and I was pretty disappointed really.

The story was terrible (I don't like the original story either though) and jonny depp's part was terrible and annoying, especially that dance at the end. You know when something is trying so hard to be funny you actually feel embarrassed for them?

I enjoyed the 3D aspect though, it was the first 3D film I've seen. However, I think its going to take a while for film directors to get used to directing for 3D. the extra dimension imposes a greater weight on the director to really force the viewer to focus on what he wants them to focus on at any one time. Sometimes i found myself focusing on items in the foreground too early and the illusion was shattered because my eyes expected to bring the item into focus themselves. 3d i think suffers from the "uncanny valley" effect, which is why i think for now at least, its better suited to rendered films like toy story.
 
I can't say I was particularly wowed by it.

The effects were good, but I'd rate Avatar more highly in that sense. The plot was predictable, and wasn't particularly inspiring. The characters all lived up to what they looked like, basically. The thing I came away with above everything else was how annoying the characters were. I really wanted to stab the White Queen. My g/f came away with the same impression.
 
Just seen this today. It was also the first 3D film i've seen.

The film was ok. I still prefer the original cartoon version.

Regarding the 3D. I thought it was really good and would watch a lot more films in 3D. But the bit that impressed me the most was the ads before the film. Football in 3D would be fantastic. It's like you are really there!

They really need to increase the brightness of the film. Watching a movie with tinted glasses on makes the screen darker and they need to compensate for this by increasing the brightness/contrast. Also it seemed to be running at very low frames per second. I dunno if it was just me but I could see the jerkiness in the CGI.

Not sure if this is just AiW or 3D films in general.
 
Awful film,

I didn't give a hoot about Alice...the white queen was annoying.

Depp was to much like willy wonker

And the story was lame and the ending even worse.

When will directors understand that they have to have character and story over CGI.

There was no suspense and the wocky battle was laughable
 
I didn't watch it in 3D but on bluray and I quite liked it, I thought it was much better than Avatar.
^Anne Hathaway was quite annoying.
 
I agree, this felt like a bad movie - but then I'm far too old to enjoy these types of films.

It was aimed at families and young kids. CGI characters just don't do it for me. The actors in suits had more charm and warmth for this kind of story.

As for the OP comments - I see what you were getting at!
 
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Watched it last night on a blu ray and thought it was pretty awesome ie the CGI effects were superb.

Depp was great as the Mad Hatter along with Helena Bonham Carter and her overgrown head:p.

Probably watch it again tonight.
 
When will directors understand that they have to have character and story over CGI.

I'm sure i've read something similar over in the pc gaming section :D

Watched it last night, enjoyable enough story but ...... i didn't understand a damn word Depp said throughout the film.
 
Ah no, we're literally about to put this on. Isn't it that good? Have a choice between that, Book of Eli, The Road, Shutter Island, The Wolfman, Extraordinary Measures, The Messenger, Where the Wild Things are, It's Complicated and finally Shawshank. Ok we all know what's the best there, but we've seen it a million times already so wouldn't mind something new.
 
I finally saw this last week, really enjoyed it OTHER than the stereotypical boring fantasy ending :(

Cast is really good, through the main girl was excellent.
 
I finally saw this last week, really enjoyed it OTHER than the stereotypical boring fantasy ending :(

Cast is really good, through the main girl was excellent.

I thought Helena bonham carter was superb.....she stole the show for me with her portrayal of the red queen. Depp was his usual brilliant self and i thought the main lead played by the girl was pretty decent.
 
Saw it last week, overall it was ok, ending was a bit boring. CGI was impressive, as was acting by all the big names. Main lady slightly irritated me by her voice, she's Australian and her accent just sounded slightly off for me.
 
Ah no, we're literally about to put this on. Isn't it that good? Have a choice between that, Book of Eli, The Road, Shutter Island, The Wolfman, Extraordinary Measures, The Messenger, Where the Wild Things are, It's Complicated and finally Shawshank. Ok we all know what's the best there, but we've seen it a million times already so wouldn't mind something new.

Book Of Eli, The Road, Shutter Island, The Wolfman and of course Shawshank...all a multitude better than this turd of a film!
 
I thought Helena bonham carter was superb.....she stole the show for me with her portrayal of the red queen. Depp was his usual brilliant self and i thought the main lead played by the girl was pretty decent.

Helena Bonham Carter was good, but the character she was playing was basically Queenie (Queen Elizabeth) from Blackadder. :p

Overall I thought the film was a big disappointment. Not that it was a bad film, but with the names, pedigree and budget involved it should have been better. In the end it was just mediocre.
 
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