Alice in Wonderland

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Director Tim Burton and screenwriter Linda Woolverton Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King team up to deliver this visually dazzling take on the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Nineteen-year-old Alice Mia Wasikowska is attending party at a lavish country estate when she sees a white rabbit with a pocket watch dart into the bushes. Curious, she follows the rabbit to an enormous tree, and tumbles down a hole that takes her to Underland, a strange world inhabited by anthropomorphic creatures in search of someone to save ...
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Overview

Director Tim Burton and screenwriter Linda Woolverton Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King team up to deliver this visually dazzling take on the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Nineteen-year-old Alice Mia Wasikowska is attending party at a lavish country estate when she sees a white rabbit with a pocket watch dart into the bushes. Curious, she follows the rabbit to an enormous tree, and tumbles down a hole that takes her to Underland, a strange world inhabited by anthropomorphic creatures in search of someone to save them from the dreaded Red Queen Helena Bonham Carter, who has assumed control of the kingdom by decapitating anyone who dares disagree with her. According to a scroll detailing a historical timeline of Underland -- including events that have not yet taken place -- it is Alice who will set the kingdom free by defeating the Jabberwocky, a powerful dragon-like creature under the control of the Red Queen. But is this Alice the same Alice who appears in the scroll? While some of the creatures of Underland have their doubts, the Mad Hatter Johnny Depp and his friends are certain she's the same girl who previously visited them years ago. When the Red Queen kidnaps the Mad Hatter, Alice attempts to free her friend and locate the one weapon with the power to slay the Jabberwocky, thereby restoring the White Queen Anne Hathaway to the throne, and bringing peace back to Underland.
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Special Features

Disc 1:; Wonderland characters:; Finding Alice; The mad hatter; The futterwackken dance; The red queen; Time-lapse: sculpting the red queen; The white queen; Making Wonderland:; Scoring wonderland; Effecting wonderland; Stunts of wonderland; Making the proper size; Cakes of wonderland; Tea party props; Disc 2:; The mad hatter; Finding Alice; Effecting wonderland
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Jason Buchanan
Imagination and insanity are the two key components of director Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, a fast-paced, visually striking take on Lewis Carroll's beloved children's story. Combining elements of both Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking Glass, to create something completely original yet oddly familiar, Burton and screenwriter Linda Woolverton Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King create a story that can be considered as much a sequel to Alice's adventures as a re-imagining of them. By placing the film in a different context than Carroll's stories, however, Burton and Woolverton manage to make their Alice in Wonderland not only a surreal satire of the aristocracy, but also a testament to the power of independent and creative thinking, traits the brave young character inherited from her beloved father. As a young girl, Alice Mia Wasikowska was haunted by a recurring dream that made her fear she was losing her mind. Comforted by her father, a successful businessman, she grows into a smart young woman with a penchant for questioning the status quo. But was it really just a dream, or a memory of a past experience? Years later, she's being courted by Lord Hamish Leo Bill when she follows the White Rabbit voice of Michael Sheen to an enormous tree, and tumbles into a hole that takes her to Underland, a strange world inhabited by anthropomorphic creatures in search of someone to save them from the dreaded Red Queen Helena Bonham Carter, who has assumed control of the kingdom by decapitating anyone who dares disagree with her. According to a scroll detailing a historical timeline of Underland -- including events that have not yet taken place -- it is Alice who will set the kingdom free by defeating the Jabberwocky, a powerful dragon-like creature under the control of the Red Queen. But is this Alice the same Alice who appears in the scroll? While some of the creatures of Underland have their doubts, the Mad Hatter Johnny Depp and his friends are certain she's the same girl who previously visited them years ago. When the Red Queen kidnaps the Mad Hatter, Alice attempts to free her friend and locate the one weapon with the power to defeat the Jabberwocky, thereby restoring the White Queen Anne Hathaway to the throne and bringing peace back to Underland. At the onset of his career, Tim Burton gained a reputation for crafting contemporary, highly original fables featuring dazzling visuals, dark comedy, and compelling characters. The release of Batman in 1989, however, marked a pronounced shift toward pre-existing properties that continues even today. With the exceptions of Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks!, Corpse Bride, and perhaps Ed Wood, all of his films since that time have either been creative reworkings of familiar stories, or outright remakes. Today, the number of non-derivative stories populating Burton's filmography nearly equals the number of stories we've seen before. He seems to be at his best when straddling these two worlds, and with Woolverton he's found a writer whose strong storytelling skills perfectly compliment his visual artistry. Her ability to tie in aspects of Alice's real life with her experiences in Underland makes this variation of the story something much more than enjoyable eye candy or a playful exercise in cinematic nonsense. It lends the film an emotional core that the original story never really had, and touches on universal themes about growing up that viewers of all ages can connect with. As Alice, Wasikowska proves the perfect stand-in for the viewer; she's been to this world before, yet thanks to the changes that have taken place since her last visit, her recollections are somewhat fuzzy. At once courageous, curious, and caring, she brings a human sensibility to a place where chaos reigns. And while the human elements of the story provide a strong foundation, it's the characters of Underland that truly give the film its color. As the Mad Hatter, Depp may not have much of a brain, but his heart is most certainly in the right place. Bonham Carter plays the Red Queen for all she's worth, gleefully munching scenery as she berates her amphibious underlings for stealing her tarts, and constantly calling out for craniums; and Crispin Glover imbues the dreaded Knave of Hearts with his usual creepy charm. The creature design for the animal characters provides them with the perfect personalities to match the top-notch voice work of actors like Stephen Fry Cheshire Cat and Alan Rickman Blue Caterpillar, giving their characters a sense of gravity that makes them every bit as real as the actors whose faces actually appear onscreen. Even if Burton has veered away from telling original stories, his visuals still possess the power to dazzle, and with Alice in Wonderland he succeeds in making the familiar feel fresh and exciting.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/1/2010
  • UPC: 786936798036
  • Original Release: 2010

    • Rating:

  • Source: Walt Disney Video
  • Region Code: 1A
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Bonus DVD
  • Sound: DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound, Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Language: Français
  • Time: 1:49:00
  • Format: Blu-ray

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Mia Wasikowska Alice
Johnny Depp The Mad Hatter
Anne Hathaway White Queen
Helena Bonham Carter Red Queen
Matt Lucas Voice Only
Crispin Glover Stayne - Knave of Hearts, , Stayne
Michael Sheen Voice Only, Voice Only
Stephen Fry Voice Only, Voice Only
Alan Rickman Voice Only, Voice Only
Barbara Windsor Voice Only, Voice Only
Paul Whitehouse Voice Only, Voice Only
Timothy Spall Voice Only, Voice Only
Marton Csokas Charles Kingsleigh,
Tim Pigott-Smith Lord Ascot,
Lindsay Duncan Helen Kingsleigh,
Geraldine James Lady Ascot,
John Surman Colleague #1
Peter Mattinson Colleague #2
Leo Bill Hamish,
Frances de la Tour Aunt Imogene
Jemma Powell Margaret Kingsleigh,
John Hopkins Lowell
Eleanor Gecks Faith Chattaway
Eleanor Tomlinson Fiona Chattaway
Rebecca Crookshank Strange Woman Kisser
Michael Gough Voice Only
Imelda Staunton Voice Only
Christopher Lee Voice Only, Voice Only
Mairi Ella Challen 6-Year-Old Alice
Holly Hawkins Woman With Large Nose
Lucy Davenport Woman With Big Ears
Joel Sweto Man With Large Belly
Jessica Oyelowo Woman With Large Poitrine
Ethan Cohn Man With Large Chin
Richard Alonzo Man With Big Forehead
Harry Taylor Ship Captain
Jim Carter Executioner
Frank Welker Voice Only
Technical Credits
Tim Burton Director
Richard Alonzo Makeup Special Effects
Colleen Atwood Costumes/Costume Designer
C. Scott Baker Set Decoration/Design
David "Elsewhere" Bernal Choreography
Jackson Bishop Set Decoration/Design
Steve Boeddeker Sound/Sound Designer
Todd Cherniawsky Art Director
Debra Coleman Makeup
Danny Elfman Score Composer
Susie Figgis Casting
Katterli A. Frauenfelder Asst. Director, Co-producer
Derek Frey Associate Producer
Joel Harlow Makeup
William Hunter Set Decoration/Design
Andrew L. Jones Art Director
Avril Lavigne Songwriter
Chris Lebenzon Editor, Executive Producer
Tammy Lee Set Decoration/Design
Jeff Markwith Set Decoration/Design
Richard Mays Set Decoration/Design
David Moreau Set Decoration/Design
Valli O'Reilly Makeup
Tom C. Peitzman Co-producer
Anne Porter Set Decoration/Design
Joe Roth Producer
Mike Stassi Art Director
Robert Stromberg Production Designer
Peter Toby Tobyansen Executive Producer
Suzanne Todd Producer
Jennifer Todd Producer
Antonyia Verna Makeup
Christina Wilson Art Director
Dariusz Wolski Cinematographer
Linda Woolverton Screenwriter
Patty York Makeup
Richard D. Zanuck Producer
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Alice in Wonderland
1. Dreamers [4:24]
2. Miss Kingsleigh Is Distracted [6:11]
3. Down the Rabbit Hole [7:36]
4. The Wrong Alice [6:29]
5. The Red Queen [3:57]
6. Cheshire, The Hare and the Hatter [8:09]
7. "I Make The Path" [9:24]
8. Um from Umbradge [6:28]
9. Freeing the Vorpal Sword [11:19]
10. Escape to Marmoreal [5:56]
11. Mutiny [4:20]
12. The White Queen's Champion [8:03]
13. Frabjous Day [10:32]
14. Returning Home [2:45]
15. Alice's Decision [3:13]
16. End Credits [8:23]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Alice in Wonderland
   Play
   Scene Selection
   Bonus Features
      Finding Alice
      The Mad Hatter
      Effecting Wonderland
      Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-Ray Is Suite!
      Learn How to Take Your Favorite Movies On the Go
   Set Up
      Audio Options
         English 5.1
         English Descriptive Video Service 2.0
         Français 5.1
         Español 5.1
      Subtitles
         None
         English for the Hearing Impaired
         Français
         Español
      Register Your DVD
   Sneak Peeks
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Customer Reviews

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest
    Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl
    Alice in Wonderland
    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

    Great movie!

    I love this movie! I went to see it in 3D in the movie theater; that was awesome! It is scary, but the Mad Hatter makes it funny. Alice falls down the rabbit hole again, but this time she thinks she is dreaming. Everybody in Wonderland wants her to defeat the Jabberwocky, (I hope I spelled that right.;) the Red Queen's Pet Dragon. But before she can do that, she has to find the Vorpal Sword.....The only sword that can kill the Jabberwocky. To me this movie is actually more funny than scary. I love the part when the Hatter starts dancing the Flatterhagen (again, I hope I spelled that right!;). His head starts spinning around, and his legs look like spaghetti. It was soooo funny! He is definately my favorite character. I can't imagine how anyone could dislike this movie. I definitely recommend it to everyone. Whoever watches it will enjoy it. I can't wait until it comes out in stores so I can watch it over and over again at home!!!

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    This movie is so awesome.

    What can I say about this movie that I have not already said in the headline. I watched this movie for the first time a couple of days ago & I was speechless after it was over. Everything from the actors & actresses to the 100% awesome graphics to the story line & everything else in-between is really awesome.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    I Also Recommend:

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

    Loved this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Excellent movie. I watched the cartoon version when I was younger loved it and now I love the new version. I enjoyed ever charcter and could watch it over and over again. If you are a kid at heart like me you will love it too.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    I Also Recommend:

    Alice in Wonderland [Original Score]
    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
    Alice in Wonderland
    Alice in Wonderland

    Return to Wonderland.

    What you need to understand about this movie is that it is a SEQUEL, NOT a remake.

    I had been waiting for this movie for about 2 years and Tim Burton did not disappoint me. The characters were perfect and stuck close to the book. But this movie is definitely dark and may be semi-scary to younger children (probably 0-5, maybe 6) so it's your call parents. The make-up and costuming was extraordinary and I had tons of fun picking apart the symbolism that was hidden in the movie.

    There are several famous actors in this film such as Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Michael Sheen, Crispin Glover, Stephen Fry, and even the great Christopher Lee. This all-star cast definitely brings Tim's vision to life and they do a wonderful job of doing so.

    The film is thoroughly enjoyable and I recommend it to everyone.

    Fall down the rabbit hole and enter Underland!

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  • Posted June 17, 2011

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    Awesome!

    What can I say? I love the movie. Mia Wasikowska (as Alice) starts right in and brings the movie to life. All the recognizable characters become animated with personalities (both computer and actors). The storyline begins where the book (traditional C.S. Lewis)leaves off. It's hold-on-by-the-seat-of-your-pants suspense with a good dose of humor, largely due to Johnny Depp's character, The Mad Hatter. The Red Queen and the White Queen, ugly and beautiful, respectively, provide a good and evil symmetry to the story. The good White Queen needs the help of a reluctant Alice in order to triumph. Guidance from her companions and a wise, blue caterpillar, is the only means to convince Alice, who believes she's in a dream, of Underland's (not Wonderland, as in her childhood dreams/nightmares) reality. Will Alice be convinced in time to be a Champion for the Queen?

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    I LOVED IT!!!!!

    Soon as the dvd Alice in Wonderland hit the store i was out the door (2 purchase it). i didnt see the movie til i bought it & believe u me i luv it. many think i bought it cause of johnny depp (2 be honest thats 1 of the reasons) but my main reason was that i wanted 2 c it & it seemed like it would b fun 2 watch. i was rite. it didnt stay in the theaters 4 long & got very good reviews. the characters r somethin especially my favorite The Mad Hatter(of course). in this version Alice is now 19 & is anticipatin bout a future of marriage. she sees a rabbit n chases it which leads 2 her return back 2 wonderland. many of the characters from the book r enclosed (the mad hatter, cheshire cat, march hare, the red queen & the white queen, tweedledum & tweddledee, the caterpillar, white rabbit, etc)& their make up/appearances is great as well as their features. talk bout 1s face gettin red when gets angry u should check out the mad hatters eyes when his mood changes. those that i have shared it w/luved it. its a great movie 2 watch & especially the effects. only tim burton (1 of many) can do such a thing (the effects) when it comes 2 movies like this.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Through the Looking-Glass
    Alice in Wonderland
    Alice in Wonderland

    Tim Burton breathes new life into an old story!

    This movie was a great twist on a classic. The creators did a wonderful job of bringing Underland to life with an accuracy true to Lewis Carroll's stories. Although I was dissappointed in the 3-D effects and would reccomend the regular, 2-dimensional version to viewers. With the exception of the 'rabbit hole' sequence I felt the movie was a bit distracting with the poor 3-D quality. The gothic vibrance of this movie and the way the cutesy-creepy characters were brought to life stayed true to Tim Burton's style. My children have watched Disney's aniumated version of Alice in Wonderland over and over but this version prompted my 11 year old and her BFF to begin reading the books. As with most of Tim Burton's movie's there were a couple of scenes that may be frightening for younger children, but all in all fun for the whole family.

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