Word of advice to husbands of pregnant women: Do not call an audible while your wife is in the bathroom to a 3-D movie without asking.
Now that we've got that out of the way, I really enjoyed Tim Burton's latest weird flick 'Alice in Wonderland', and yes I saw it in all of its 3-D glory. Was it as good as 'Avatar'? No, but it's the early leader for my favorite movie of 2010 (which, of course, is likely to be taken by 'Tron: Legacy' based on the trailer I saw in 3-D last night).
What Worked
The effects and the imagery. Much like 'Avatar', 'Alice' is a work of art. Burton and his team went to painstaking efforts to create a spectacular Wonderland. The acting performances (besides Anne Hathaway as the White Queen) were great, and the voices were awesome. Helena Bohnam Carter, Johnny Depp, and relative newcomer Mia Wasikowska (Alice) lead a great cast. The story was also very engaging and kept moving swiftly.
What Didn't Work
I'm not an Anne Hathaway hater or anything, but she wasn't very good in this. Maybe it was just bad casting, but every time she came on screen, I wanted the movie to move on. The ending was also a little abrupt (after Alice returns to the 'read world').
Who Would Like This
Fans of Burton; fans of the story; anyone who loves visually impressive movies; fans of classic fantasy literature.
Who Wouldn't Like This
It is dark and weird, and if you absolutely hate Burton, this probably isn't you movie. This also is not a kid's movie at all (though there were quite a few little kids in the theater last night).
Closing Credits
Really fun movie, came out of it wanting to see it again. Great story, great acting, great effects. I highly recommend it.
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