You know the story…A girl named Alice chases a rabbit into a hole during a dream and finds herself amongst a disappearing cat, an army of cards, and an elusive white rabbit in Wonderland.  Fast forward several years to an Alice who’s all grown up, about to get engaged to a man she’s lukewarm about. She’s trapped in a pretentious society of do’s and don’ts, attempting to find her identity.

Tim Burton’s take on Alice in Wonderland is fascinating, imaginative, and even dark at times.  The movie isn’t a sequel…or a re-make.  It’s so much more than that.  The characters are intricate and well-developed.  The cinematography is stunning.  The story evokes nostalgia and remnants of Lewis Carroll’s original work are evident throughout.  Here is a brief summary from the site:

From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.

Alice In Wonderland is available now on Blu-Ray and DVD.

No compensation was received for this post.  A copy of the movie was provided to facilitate this review.