Alice

2009

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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This two-part television mini-series is a modern-day reimagining of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'. Alice Hamilton (Caterina Scorsone) is a black belt karate instructor who is emotionally scarred by her father's unexplained departure when she was ten years old. When her boyfriend Jack (Philip Winchester) is abducted by a gang of strange men, Alice follows them through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole and soon finds herself immersed in the outlandish and extraordinary world of Wonderland. There she is befriended by the sharp-tongued Hatter (Andrew Lee Potts), and the two join forces to face up to the fearsome Red Queen (Kathy Bates). Harry Dean Stanton and Tim Curry co-star.

Alice details

Format:	12 DVD
Starring:	Caterina Scorsone, Andrew Lee Potts, Matt Frewer, Philip Winchester, Tim Curry, Harry Dean Stanton
Director:	Nick Willing
Genres:	Drama - Television, Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Horror
Studio:	LIONSGATE

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Alice	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	2 hours 57 minutes
Rental release:	07 Feb 2011
Main languages:	English

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Brilliantly bonkers.

By MuftyVonStrudel from Wonderland , 08 Feb 2011

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I was drawn to watch this by Andrew Lee Potts and didn't know what to expect. As it turned out it was surreal and brilliantly bonkers. The sets / CGI were inspired and the plot strangely compelling. I went to get a drink halfway through and had to blink to bring myself back to reality. I'll admit that it won't be everyone's cup of tea but give it a try. My 12 year old son was also addicted - but I wouldn't say it's a kids film.

Did I really watch it ... or was it all a dream?!!!
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Good adaptation

By jshfleet (6 reviews) , 24 Dec 2012

Clever adaptation with some good acting as well. It starts a little slowly but endure the first few minutes and then it gets into its stride. Don't try to look for sensible explanations it's just a film fantasy.
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Definitely reccomend to watch!

By kezinda11672 (1 review) , 16 Sep 2012

Great twist on an original story !

Absolutely hooking, must watch!!!

fab visual effects and great cast

was very sad there wasn't a full season !!
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Lewis Carroll for the 21st century adult. Superb.

By aliceinnewcastle (1 review) , 21 Apr 2012

Although the ending was predictable, this doesn't detract from the merits of the film. It was well cast, with above average acting, the updated storyline was inventive and thought provoking, and the romantic sub-plot was touching and sweet. Very well done, and I'm looking forward to watching many more of Nick Willing's projects in the future.

Well worth a watch, but (spoiler alert) if you're a crier, have the tissues ready.
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An adventure

By a customer , 05 Jan 2012

Best version of Alice in wonderland I have ever seen. It was dark,funny,sweet. Good acting from a great cast, worth watching.
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I loved it!!!

By a customer , 26 Nov 2011

I loved it! im a huge fan of alice in wonderland and when i saw this was drawn to it. Its a very modern, strange, and brilliantly weird version of the classic tale,I would watch it again and again!!
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