“You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret, all
the best people are.” –Alice in Wonderland
It can be stated with a high degree of accuracy that Alice
in Wonderland is one of my favorite stories. There’s just something so
intriguing to me in the world that Mad Hatter and Cheshire thrive in. I especially
enjoy the newer version that Disney made with real people.
The thing I love the most about the new version of Alice in
Wonderland is how beautiful they made everything. The colors are so vivid and
intense that it’s hard not to be drawn in to Alice’s world. Of course, Johnny
Depp adds a whole other level of intrigue to the movie as well. I’ve noticed
that in approximately every movie that Johnny Depp is in he looks nearly
nothing like himself. Alice in Wonderland is no exception to that trend. His
bright orange hair adds to the vivid and intense color scheme throughout the
rest of the movie.
My other favorite part of the newer Alice in Wonderland is
the dynamic personality of the characters. Every individual from the White
Rabbit to the Red Queen, Cheshire to Alice, are all portrayed in such intricate
and believe ways that it’s hard for me to believe that it’s not all real. Every
character is just as intense as their surroundings and just as intricate.
The last thing is of course Alice herself. In the newer
movie the plot concentrates a lot on Alice, specifically her self-empowerment
and independence. She develops a lot as a character throughout the movie and
learns a lot about herself and others. She discovers who she wants to be and
how to accomplish that. Overall, I think Alice in the newer movie is a very
encouraging and uplifting character.
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible
things before breakfast.” –Alice in Wonderland
I really like your analysis of Alice and Wonderland! It's true that the story (both the book and the movie) is so wonderful and nearly real because of the intricate setting and all of the dynamic layers each of the characters have. I really enjoy your use of the word vivid to describe Underland. The colors, noises, and details make the world feel so attainable, and as you said, vivid! Great blog Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this blog! I am also a fan of the new movie and the original and I thoroughly enjoyed how you analyzed them both. I really liked how you analyzed the vivid colors. The colors really do make the movie more intriguing to watch. I also agree with what you said about Alice. She is definitely a more self-empowered individual in the more recent film, and I too appreciate that aspect or quality that she has. Nice job on this blog Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteLindsey,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I'm not the only one who likes the updated version of Alice and Wonderland, but that's probably because I love all Tim Burton movies. I love how eerie everything looks, it's just so great! Also, if you really like Tim Burton movies, watch Coraline!