I'm always interested in whatever Tim Burton turns his hand to, although I'm a little wary of Alice In Wonderland because, like Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, on the surface it sounds like perfect material for the director, but it could still disappoint like his Roald Dahl adaptation did. Lewis Carroll's book has also been adapted and reinterpreted countless times already, too, so it's hardly fresh material for audiences.
But this trailer certainly looks like a sumptuous feast for the eyes, and I can already sense that Burton's vision is going to far more fantastical than anything we've seen from Alice's previous film/TV adventures. I particularly like the "bobbleheads" of certain characters, particularly Helena Bonham Carter's Queen of Hearts, and Mia Wasikowska looks absolutely perfect in the title role. That shot of Alice shrinking into her blue dress is an immediately iconic image, too. I'm less excited by how everything looks geared towards its IMAX 3D presentation, with people poking and throwing things at the camera. Hopefully the actual film will be more subtle and visually engrossing. And if it's a hit, there's an obvious sequel to explore...
Released: 5 March 2010 (US & UK)
