Alice in Wonderland (2010)

About Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 American fantasy film, directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay written by Linda Woolverton. The film follows the story of the 19-year-old Alice, who falls into a rabbit hole and enters a fantasy world known as 'Underland'. A tyrant known as the Red Queen rules this place, and Alice is tasked with defeating her, to help the creatures of Underland take back their world.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and shot in the United Kingdom and the United States. The production also relied heavily on green screen to create the fantastical environment of Underland. It is noted for its distinctive visuals and has been praised for its imaginative retelling of the classic story.

Actors

• Johnny Depp played the character of the 'Mad Hatter'. He portrayed his character's sheer madness and unpredictability with utmost finesse.
• Mia Wasikowska executed the role of 'Alice Kingsleigh' convincingly, delivering a balance of innocence, bravery, and curiosity.
• Helena Bonham Carter as the 'Red Queen' drew the audience's attention with her brilliant and eccentric performance.
• Anne Hathaway was enigmatic as the 'White Queen', demonstrating a mix of grace and quirkiness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was not shot in 3D but converted into 3D during post-production.
• This film marks the 7th time Johnny Depp has worked under the direction of Tim Burton.
• Alice's falling sequence in the rabbit hole took over a month to shoot.

Awards

Alice in Wonderland won two Academy Awards– one for Best Art Direction and another for Best Costume Design. It was also nominated for Best Visual Effects.

Quotes

• "Sometimes I believe in as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Alice
• "We're all mad here." - Cheshire Cat
• "Off with their heads!" - Red Queen

Music, Soundtrack

• "Alice's Theme" is a dark and beautiful composition by Danny Elfman.
• "White Rabbit", a song by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, was also included in the soundtrack.
• "Very Good Advice" is a sweet, melancholy tune from the original 1951 animated film that also appears in the 2010 version.