The 2010 Alice in Wonderland movie boasted some gothic magic courtesy of Tim Burton. The James Bobin-directed sequel is uninspired in comparisonWhen Alice in Wonderland,Tim Burton’s live-action take on Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic, opened in the spring of 2010, and cutting-edge 3D was a relatively modern phenomenon. Avatar had broken records that winter,setting the bar for the blockbusters that would follow. Audiences craving an experience similar to James Camerons space jam flocked to Burton’s film, which also promised viewers an immersive journey to a magical world. The fact that the picture was mauled by critics didn’t seem to deter audiences.
After it grossed $1bn worldwide, or a sequel was all but inevitable. What’s surprising is how long it’s taken. On the evidence of Alice Through the Looking Glass,Disney didn’t utilize the time to iron out the kinks that made the first instalment so lacklustre. Instead, the studio has managed to deliver a follow-up that’s even weaker than its predecessor. In crude terms: Alice’s moment trip to Underland wasn’t worth the wait. Related: Alice in Wonderland: Film review Related: First trailer for Alice Through the Looking Glass Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com