But for all its clever design, beguiling creatures and witty actors, the picture feels far more conventional than it should; it's a Disney film illustrated by Burton, rather than a Burton film that happens to be released by Disney.Continue reading LOST MUCHNESS: “Alice” Marks The Decline Of Burton, Takes Depp Down With Him
LOST MUCHNESS: “Alice” Marks The Decline Of Burton, Takes Depp Down With Him
Last year I went to see My Bloody Valentine in 3D and I made a comment that I wished every movie would be in 3D. Well one year and one Avatar later and it looks like my wish might come true... and all I can do is blame myself. It really kills me to have to write this post, but after I saw Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland yesterday, I'm afraid it must be done. Tim Burton, one of my favorite directors, has noticeably hit a slump over the past few years, and with his latest work, it doesn't look like he's going in the right direction anytime soon.
The Alice reboot, which is actually a sequel, has been a highly anticipated film since it was announced. The clout around it grew and grew, and therefore, going into this movie I naturally had very low expectations, because, let's face it, when people expect good things from things and/or people they usually disappoint. The reviews have been lukewarm at best, most of them seemed rather let down by the film in general. Variety said of the pic,