Is Alice in Wonderland a return visit?

by Liam on March 23, 2009 · 10 comments

alice in wonderland mia Most of us know the story of Alice in Wonderland from previous incarnations, such as the Disney version. A young girl ventures down a rabbit hole and enters a weird world with wonderful characters. We’ve been following Tim Burton’s 3D version for a while now, and it was assumed it would be the same story just in live action with actors and CGI. However, director Tim Burton recently spoke to Disney magazine D23 and revealed that his version may be a little different from what we have previously seen.

Transcribed by The Tim Burton Collective:

”Everybody’s got an image of Wonderland, such as the Disney version which is bright and cartoony,” he continues. ”I think in people’s minds, it’s always a very bright place. I don’t know if that’s accurate or not, but we thought given what this story is, if Alice had this adventure as a little girl and now she’s going back all these years later, it’s a bit overgrown, the topiaries aren’t as nicely cut as they once were. There’s a slightly haunted quality to Wonderland, even though it’s got strong elements of color.”

So in Burton’s film Alice is returning to Wonderland. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a sequel, although it will be interesting to see a different take on things.

  • zach

    they shouldnt have bothered with disney then…burton should have done american mcgees ALICE

  • zach

    they shouldnt have bothered with disney then…burton should have done american mcgees ALICE

  • pacha

    Shouldn't it be called Return to Wonderland, then? I was confused until reading this; I didn't know if it was a combo of Alice Through the Looking Glass and Alice in Wonderland. Fans of the books may be disappointed if expectations are not properly set.

  • pacha

    Shouldn't it be called Return to Wonderland, then? I was confused until reading this; I didn't know if it was a combo of Alice Through the Looking Glass and Alice in Wonderland. Fans of the books may be disappointed if expectations are not properly set.

  • zach

    like what he did with planet of the apes, or charlie and the chocolate factory? yeah i hope this ones realy good….and realy cant he do more movies with out johnny depp? i am getting sick of that combo.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1409024129 Stephanie Roberts

      The two of them are good friends and share similar creative thought processes and style, they love working together, and I LOVE watching what comes out :)

  • zach

    like what he did with planet of the apes, or charlie and the chocolate factory? yeah i hope this ones realy good….and realy cant he do more movies with out johnny depp? i am getting sick of that combo.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1409024129 Stephanie Roberts

      The two of them are good friends and share similar creative thought processes and style, they love working together, and I LOVE watching what comes out :)

  • Jude

    if you're getting sick of the combo then don't watch it. tim burton's movies are usually odd and have a slightly creepy tone to them. johnny depp does really well in roles like that. so it's a good fit. ;D

  • Jude

    if you're getting sick of the combo then don't watch it. tim burton's movies are usually odd and have a slightly creepy tone to them. johnny depp does really well in roles like that. so it's a good fit. ;D