Like the title refers, I'm not too big on Disney. Their cliche storylines and over the top happy endings are enough to make any self-respecting person over 5 years old lose their lunch. The classics like Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Anastasia, etc. all feature the same boring lovey dovey story line with heroes that put Superman to shame with their lameness. The only time Disney ever makes a children's movie worth watching is when they team up with Pixar, i.e. Toy Story, Monster's Inc., The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, etc. All hating on Disney aside, something really caught my eye when I saw the new trailers for Alice in Wonderland. The lifelike animation and genius that is Tim Burton along with the quirky acting of Johnny Depp make this age old fairytale classic seem promising. Most importantly, the story of Alice in Wonderland is one that seems like it could be taken straight out of the 60s classic song "Puff the Magic Dragon". The story's twisted logic and anthropomorphic characters are sure to give you and your kids the experience of a really good Leary style LSD trip, albeit a little toned down. Although Burton and Depp have teamed up before and made the super flop musical Sweeny Todd(All musicals are flops in my opinion. Yes, even Rent!), I think the crazy story Alice in Wonderland provides will be secret ingredient that makes this movie worthwhile. Who knows, I might actually take the time to check it out in theaters...er download it illegally.
Aurora
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