Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (Spoilers) - Page 16 - Blu-ray Forum

Foggy · 03-07-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

That's pretty much the idea--
As with 300, Watchmen and Grindhouse, if a big cult-director movie comes out in the cold spring weather of March instead of summer, it's because the producer's think you're a mindless slacker-cult dolt who's on Spring Break from college, and would rush like lemmings on Jolt to go see anything Tim, Zach or Quentin happened to burp that year...

Yeah, but Grindhouse and Watchmen were considered flops, and 300 wasn't from a cult-director at the time.

bandit29 · 03-07-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

what did you guys think of the tron trailer on it.

Yeah that was pretty cool.

casablanca3 · 03-07-2010, 09:02 PM

It was solid but disappointing. Give it a solid B. Burton and Depp didn't seem to care or try all that hard. More like they were sleeping walking through the role but Chesire and March Hare were the best parts, so great! Script was very bland but the visuals were amazing. Worth seeing for sure but I wont be buying like I was expecting too. Tim Burton has nothing on Lewis Carroll! (And I like Burton)

Tron looks insane. Don't even really know what to think.

Idioteque... · 03-07-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by casablanca3

It was solid but disappointing. Give it a solid B. Burton and Depp didn't seem to care or try all that hard. More like they were sleeping walking through the role but Chesire and March Hare were the best parts, so great! Script was very bland but the visuals were amazing. Worth seeing for sure but I wont be buying like I was expecting too. Tim Burton has nothing on Lewis Carroll!

I usually trust your opinion so I'll go with you but I'll still see it. Though I want it to be something I want to pick up in the future.

OrlandoEastwood · 03-07-2010, 10:29 PM

Now that I've been thinking about it, the White Queen

[Show spoiler]

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EricJ · 03-08-2010, 02:04 AM

Don't think too deeply about it--Tim was just making the whole darn thing up.

OrlandoEastwood · 03-08-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Don't think too deeply about it--Tim was just making the whole darn thing up.

And Lewis Carrol since this his work, originally.

Porkchop Express · 03-08-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by casablanca3

It was solid but disappointing. Give it a solid B. Burton and Depp didn't seem to care or try all that hard. More like they were sleeping walking through the role but Chesire and March Hare were the best parts, so great! Script was very bland but the visuals were amazing. Worth seeing for sure but I wont be buying like I was expecting too. Tim Burton has nothing on Lewis Carroll! (And I like Burton)

Tron looks insane. Don't even really know what to think.

This basically sums up how I felt about the movie as well. It was good, but just seemed to be lacking something. I liked it more then Burton's Willy Wonka adaptation though.

I saw this at the IMAX, and the audio during the Tron trailer was insane!

mikejet · 03-08-2010, 01:53 PM

Was the Tron trailer in 3D?

CZAR · 03-08-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Was the Tron trailer in 3D?

Yes sir. Got Em!!

mikejet · 03-08-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Yes sir. Got Em!!

Damn...now I gotta watch this just for that.

casablanca3 · 03-08-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

I usually trust your opinion so I'll go with you but I'll still see it. Though I want it to be something I want to pick up in the future.

Yeah man, I am sure you will like it. It was extremely entertaining just was not a great film or anything. There was just something off like Burton and Depp totally weren't in it or the script was just too bland but it still has moments worth watching for sure. All the non human characters are terrific haha.

Idioteque... · 03-08-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by casablanca3

Yeah man, I am sure you will like it. It was extremely entertaining just was not a great film or anything. There was just something off like Burton and Depp totally weren't in it or the script was just too bland but it still has moments worth watching for sure. All the non human characters are terrific haha.

They probably made it for their kids. I think that's all they care about now.

sasquatch · 03-08-2010, 06:02 PM

I have hesitations to see this movie since it's getting mixed reviews.

I think Burton needs to stick to animated flicks. I think Ed Scissorhands was his last great live action film. I haven't seen the Barber one and don't plan to either. Now I know i"ll def be renting this one. Shame too.

kpkelley · 03-08-2010, 06:48 PM

I saw this over the weekend and agree almost entirely with Ebert's review. It's a sort of semi-sequel, semi-remake, where the story follows a similar path, but it is very much geared towards an older audience. Depp's character is played as quite literally crazy instead of zany. Ebert didn't like the ending, but I didn't have the quams with it that he did. 3.75/5

EricJ · 03-08-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

I think Burton needs to stick to animated flicks. I think Ed Scissorhands was his last great live action film. I haven't seen the Barber one and don't plan to either.

Too bad--That one was his least "Burton-y" film, and probably the closest he'll ever get to making "real" films with the rest of the grownups. (Ed and Alice included.)

jlaavenger · 03-10-2010, 02:02 AM

I saw it in 3-D and I loved the movie. Especially the effects! Besides the recent BBC version of Alice, was there ever another live action version?

lucv13 · 03-10-2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

You're 19 too? If I was 50, I would not be anywhere near a forum. I rather be busy doing things with my life. Jeeze, 50. That's just depressing.

LOL If I was 19 I wouldn't be anywhere near a forum - I'd be busy doing things with my life.... Being in my 50's the forums keep me from going stir crazy at work...

Riff Magnum · 03-10-2010, 03:54 AM

Yeah, that ending was silly. Did anyone really care what Alice had decided to "be" once she left wonderland and came back to dunderland?

Idioteque... · 03-10-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lucv13

LOL If I was 19 I wouldn't be anywhere near a forum - I'd be busy doing things with my life.... Being in my 50's the forums keep me from going stir crazy at work...

I'd be doing something I enjoy.

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03-07-2010, 09:02 PM	#303
casablanca3 Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:102	It was solid but disappointing. Give it a solid B. Burton and Depp didn't seem to care or try all that hard. More like they were sleeping walking through the role but Chesire and March Hare were the best parts, so great! Script was very bland but the visuals were amazing. Worth seeing for sure but I wont be buying like I was expecting too. Tim Burton has nothing on Lewis Carroll! (And I like Burton) Tron looks insane. Don't even really know what to think.

03-07-2010, 10:29 PM	#305
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Now that I've been thinking about it, the White Queen [Show spoiler] .

03-08-2010, 02:04 AM	#306
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Don't think too deeply about it--Tim was just making the whole darn thing up.

03-08-2010, 01:53 PM	#309
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Was the Tron trailer in 3D?

03-08-2010, 06:02 PM	#314
sasquatch Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have hesitations to see this movie since it's getting mixed reviews. I think Burton needs to stick to animated flicks. I think Ed Scissorhands was his last great live action film. I haven't seen the Barber one and don't plan to either. Now I know i"ll def be renting this one. Shame too.

03-08-2010, 06:48 PM	#315
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	I saw this over the weekend and agree almost entirely with Ebert's review. It's a sort of semi-sequel, semi-remake, where the story follows a similar path, but it is very much geared towards an older audience. Depp's character is played as quite literally crazy instead of zany. Ebert didn't like the ending, but I didn't have the quams with it that he did. 3.75/5

03-10-2010, 02:02 AM	#317
jlaavenger Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:242 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:131	I saw it in 3-D and I loved the movie. Especially the effects! Besides the recent BBC version of Alice, was there ever another live action version?

03-10-2010, 03:54 AM	#319
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Yeah, that ending was silly. Did anyone really care what Alice had decided to "be" once she left wonderland and came back to dunderland?

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