Alice (2009 Miniseries)
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| | Customer Reviews: Six thumbs up (30 July 2010)This DVD was a big hit with my household, ages 14 - 51. The cast is excellent, and I was surprised to find myself truly caring for Alice and the other characters in the midst of this psychedelic carnival ride. There is a connection with Lewis Carroll's story, but only as a springboard into an original science-fiction story. This is not just a rehash of fantasy cliches. It's original at every level, from art design to the story. There are a few underused characters and storylines, and a clunky scene or two; the CGI is what you'd expect from a TV show, but the special effects are in the service of a good story. It might be too intense and weird for pre-teens. Very few shows in any genre have made fans out of everybody in my family, male and female, teenagers and parents. This one got six thumbs up. Modernized remake...not always a bad thing. (26 July 2010)Though not as good as Tim Burton's version, this one definately has some good scenes, it's a little long though. Much better than SYFY'S version of Children of the Corn. The acting is good, the storyline is well done, and the special f/x are good. I bought this a few months ago, not knowing what to expect, but simply put I was impressed. My advice would be don't compare it to the cartoon from eons ago, as with any re-make, IMO would be take it on its own merits. The modern day format works pretty well in this film, although I'm not sure how Mr. Caroll would feel about this adaptation. Anyway, give it a look, you maybe surprised. Loved it (21 July 2010)Totally worth buying. Really enjoyed watching it again as some of the scenes were extended! I love this miniseries, thought it was way better than the new Alice in Wonderland movie. The commentary was really interesting as well, and explained a few things that I found really interesting. Fascinating to learn how some things came about. If you saw it on tv (or where ever) and loved it like I did, then I would recommend buying this! Alice (18 July 2010)Excellent - a very fun take on the classic! Well done. Love Hatter! Andrew-Lee Potts makes the movie (14 July 2010)When I originally saw this on Syfy it was as a mini series in two parts. To be honest, the first part was hard to sit through. Caterina Scorsone as Alice was very unconvincing, she is supposed to be a black belt but on many occasions you begin to wonder how that is possible as she bumbles her way through everything. It seems more luck and her friends keeping her alive. Her boyfriend Jack was the kind of guy that made you wonder why she even liked him in the first place. He reminded me of a snake through out the whole movie. It got better when Hatter, played by Andrew-Lee Potts entered the story. During the first half he doesn't have alot of screen time and perhaps that's why the first part is so hard to sit through. When he has more dominate screen time in the second part, that is when it starts to get good. His character is constantly evolving. He starts as a sleazy salesman, to doing things only for the benefit of himself, to genuinely wanting to do things to help Alice and the people of Wonderland. Yet throughout Alice doesn't listen to anything he says and doesn't trust him even though he saves her countless times. Alot of the characters are lacking in depth. I would have to say that the only other characters in the story who are worth watching would be the Knight, played by Matt Frewer and the King of Hearts, played by Colm Meaney. So if you watch, don't be suprised if most of the characters are unrelatable. However it does have a pretty good story line and if you watch it for Hatter, the Knight and the King of Hearts it is a very good movie. Just ignore every other character. :) |
