Why? Because it is so reliable, so reliable that you can imagine what the final product will be like. That feeling, as if you knew there had to be a mortise under the grinder and that the doorknob had to be twisted. The process of watching a movie has become a confirmation of common sense, and it is already very tedious. What's more, after you sit down, you find that their work is really just giving the grinding wheel an eye to make the handle move. That kind of annoyance is like you walked into a store called "Magic" and wanted to find it. A little surprise, it turns out that "magic" is just a trademark for some kind of toothpaste.
The cliché of the story is already expected, and the original book cannot be blamed for that. The original book written by a math teacher named Lewis Carroll is full of childlike and wild imagination, and many details still look so amusing today. The 1860s were the golden age of the British Empire, but the story itself carried a satire of the adult world and a mockery of traditional etiquette. At a time when industrialization was advancing by leaps and bounds, many people must have pinned their regrets on the passing of innocence. Some people say that under the cover of the old-fashioned gentleman's demeanor, the British are actually the least willing to grow up in the whole of Europe. Therefore, they can contribute works such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan".
Unfortunately, when a good story gets into the hands of Americans, it will always become extraordinarily boring. The story of this version of "Alice in Wonderland" is almost the same as that of Spielberg's version of "Peter Pan" ("Captain Hook"). In the adult world, I suddenly returned to the dream world of childhood, helped the bad guys defeat the good guys, and then returned to reality and found myself. Looking a little farther, from "The Incredibles" to "Superman Returns", all of them are like this. Let's just say that in the face of children, you need to be a little bit younger. This cold meal is too cold to be fried, and it's about to become a cold joke. If it were someone else, it would be fine. Tim Burton, who has always been known for his bizarreness and danger, shot this kind of licensed product, and it really made people laugh and cry-even his most mainstream work, "Wonka's Chocolate Factory", the story is not indiscriminate. so vulgar.
In fact, for a commercial film, the mediocrity of the story is not terrible, and the clever design of characters and bridges can completely bring the plot of the bad street back to life. And this is exactly what Burton is best at. The sentence "I'm incomplete" in "Scissorhands" makes people remember this weirdo. "The Martian Plays on Earth" finally let the game madman save the world, which is simply a world-shattering fantasy. In "Alice in Wonderland", there are very few such interesting characters and bridges. Brother Depp's face buried under heavy makeup can't find any agility that can only appear in the works of his old partner, and there are no unexpected surprises in the way the characters solve the crisis in the play.
Of course, there are also small designs that make people shine. For example, the Queen of Hearts uses a pig's belly to pad her feet, and the Queen of White does not forget to pretend to prepare witch medicine. These are details that make people laugh. It is estimated that some people will like the Cheshire cat. This strange creature with a black belly no less than Garfield shows a smile with 46 big white teeth at any time. Generally flying without hindrance, and can disappear into the night sky at any time, people can't help but want to reach out and fish it out. If I were a businessman, I would definitely not miss the opportunity to launch plush toys.
The main 3D effect of the film is quite satisfactory. In addition to the live performance, the entire fantasy world is synthesized using green screen technology. Regardless of the size of the weird creatures in the Queen of Hearts Palace, or the "in full swing" rivalry between the red and white armies, there is both a vivid dynamic and an exaggeration that belongs to the dream world. Including special effects such as smoke and hair, all of them are quite textured. Tim Burton's penchant for gloomy vibes and grotesque looks has remained the same, and with the help of a huge investment in CG special effects, the effect is even more striking.
I personally estimate that Chinese audiences who like this film will not be in the minority. After all, Burton and Depp's "dark-haired family history" is not a benchmark for many people to measure their new work. And this time their compromise is worthwhile. The enchanting and fancy appearance is matched with the theme of sunshine. The positioning is very clear, that is, teenagers and female audiences. The nearly 300 million box office has been absorbed in the United States is proof. The two gold medalists performed a beautiful backflip together - no progress, even a step back, but the gorgeous figure was enough to win applause and rewards from the audience.
Just in the face of this sunny and narrow-minded person, there is always a trace of anxiety in my heart - Miss Alice, who has finally found the value of her life, you have come to Hong Kong sleepwalking, but you must pay attention to Huang Feihong and Hong Kong. Lights! The Eastern Hemisphere is different from yours, it is very dangerous!
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