10 March 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

One thing I love about Tim Burton’s films is that even if the story doesn’t particularly appeal to me, I know they’re going to be visually stunning in a singular way. His take on Alice in Wonderland is no exception, filled with lush visuals that do an exemplary job of interpreting Carroll’s vision without overpowering it. More’s the pity that the producers chose to stray from the original story and into a plot both convoluted and forgettable.

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25 January 2010 ~ 3 Comments

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Proof that an imaginative premise doesn’t make for an interesting story.

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