- Year: 2010
- Genre: adventure, fairy tale, dark fantasy, family, mystery, fantasy
- Director: Tim Burton
- Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman (Absolem – voice), Timothy Spall (Bayard – voice), Stephen Fry (Cheshire Cat – voice), Matt Lucas, Lindsay Duncan
- Plot: The life of 19-year-old Alice Kingsley takes an unexpected turn. At a Victorian party thrown in her honor, Alice receives a marriage proposal from Hamish, the rich but dim-witted son of Lord and Lady Ascot. Without giving an answer, the girl runs away and follows a rabbit she spotted in the garden. The rabbit is just a rabbit, except for the fact that he’s dressed in a waistcoat and constantly checks his pocket watch. There, she encounters a whole parade of colorful characters: the lively Sonia, the Mad Hatter, the clever Cheshire Cat, the hookah-smoking caterpillar Absalom, the eerie White Queen, and her sinister sister, the Red Queen, the quarrelsome and irritable ruler of the Underland.
Alice in Wonderland (2010), directed by Tim Burton, is a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale that takes viewers into an extraordinary and incredibly colorful world. The events of the film unfold 13 years after Alice Kingsley, now a teenager, once again finds herself in Wonderland. In the real world, she faces societal pressures and an uncertain future, but unexpectedly, she falls down a rabbit hole and ends up in the wondrous and perilous land.
In Wonderland, everything has changed since Alice’s previous visit. The rulers and the rules have shifted, and the Red Queen has become a tyrant who rules over everyone. Alice encounters many new and bizarre characters, including the Mad Hatter (played by Johnny Depp), the White Rabbit, the White Queen, and many others. Each character has their own backstory, their own role in this magical land, and their significance in the battle against the evil Queen.
Alice learns that she is the one who can end the conflict between the Red Queen and her sister, the White Queen, and restore balance in Wonderland. To do this, she must defeat the Red Queen in battle and put an end to her reign. Throughout this journey, Alice faces many challenges but ultimately realizes her own strength and determination.
The film is known for its visual style, characteristic of Tim Burton, which gives Wonderland a quirky and fantastical appearance. Bright colors, unusual characters, and innovative computer graphics create the feeling of entering a completely different, magical world.
In the end, Alice understands that true power doesn’t just lie in a predetermined path or strength, but in the ability to choose her own future. This tale is not only about adventure but also about the importance of standing up for one’s individuality and the right to choose in a world that often seems lost.
With its captivating mix of fantasy, humor, and an outstanding cast, Alice in Wonderland becomes a vibrant, entertaining, and unforgettable cinematic experience.
