Alice in Wonderland Movie Release

Alice in Wonderland

Directed by Tim Burton

Can you believe it? Another hit movie directed by Tim Burton is coming out this Friday, March 5, 2010! Alice in Wonderland starring Jonny Depp (Mad Hatter), Mia Wasikowska (Alice), Anne Hathaway (White queen), and Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen).

Tim Burton brings back the classic story of Alice in Wonderland but with a small twist in it. He continues the story of Alice in Wonderland but as teenager. Will Alice remember anything of the adventure she had when she was child? You never know what to expect with Tim Burton he made many movies that imprested the public like The Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissor Hands, Nightmare before Christmas, and many more. You will probably see Tim Burton’s style in Alice in Wonderland and your first word will be “WOW!” Since Burton has a kid he loved to draw and paint he had a real passion for art and he still does.

This new version of Alice in Wonderland originally based on the classic children’s tale from Lewis Carroll is a great adventure for anyone who goes to watch it. The genre is Adventure Fantasy Family so you’re into a trait with your family the movie is PG. The movie will be shot using 3-D and performance capture technology similar to that used for “Beowulf.” As you already probably know this film will be released in Disney Digital 3-D and IMAX 3-D.

If you ever get the chance go and watch the movie, Alice in Wonderland. You will not regret it you will joy it from beginning to end.

- Luciana Paz

The Princess and the Frog

Just One Kiss?
A Movie Review of Princess and the Frog
By: Luciana Paz
“Eww I will never kiss a frog!” Tiana said as her mother finished the story The Frog Prince. I guess you have heard about that story before where the princess kisses the frog so that he can turn into a handsome prince and live happily ever after. Well, this version is not quite how you have heard the story before. Disney turns the whole story around by adding in evil voodoos, blind voodoo lady who in the bayou, talking alligators that play the trumpet, singing fireflies, and finding the real meaning of friendship, true love and realization of your real dreams.

Since Tiana was a child she had one dream. One big and strong one, having her restaurant, but Tiana thinks that she should only work long and hard for it. As the problems with the money come along she realizes that her only hope for getting her restaurant was wishing on the evening star but you know what people say, be careful what you wish for. Tiana find herself in a really weird situation, she is a frog! How are her dreams of owing her restaurant going to come true? Will she get help from the evil voodoo? Will she find true love to change her back? You’ll just have to wait and watch the movie.

I think that the directors choose the exact voices that corresponded with the animated character because they really gave the movie more life, compassion, and enthusiasm. Like when Ray—the firefly—he is a hillbilly type of insect his voice really make the movie very funny, the singing especially. Also Anika Noni Rose, Oprah Winfred, Keith David, Peter Bartlett and Terrence Howard made the movie amazing, just amazing.

Not only have I liked the creative twist of the story and the voices but also I liked how they made the movie. It’s been so long since Disney hop back to hand drawn 2D animations I can just remember watching Cinderella, Snow White and all the princess hand drawn movies but this is not an ordinary princess is the first African American. I think that this movie is for all ages and that is very family friendly. Princess and the Frog a fantastic story of love, friendship, and adventure.

Should I Jump in the Rabbit Hole?

Should I jump in the Rabbit Hole?
A Movie Review of Phoebe in Wonderland
By: Luciana Paz

“Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. It’s a beautiful name I think. It gets worse before it gets better. My shoulders, my fingers, and imitating.Spitting. It’s a voice in your head that makes you do the opposite of what you’re supposed to. It makes you break rules. But sometimes breaking rules is good. So I like to think of it in that way.”

Phoebe Lichten (Elle Fanning) is a very imaginative little girl, but no one really understands her, she is not like any other kid in her school but she doesn’t really care because she has “Alice” by her side. Her mom (Fellcity Huffman) tries to help her but she is too scared to admit that her daughter has Tourette syndrome. Her dad (Bill Bullman) is also trying to help but he thinks she is too much to handle. Her sister (Bailee Madison) feels that Phoebe is getting more attention than her, and everyone else think she just too weird or crazy, or unruly until she meets Mrs. Doger (Patricia Clarkson) the new drama teacher.

“Welcome to Wonderland!” Mrs. Doger said. Phoebe feels different up on the stage playing Alice, the part she was hoping to get. That is the only place Phoebe can be free and does not have to live with rules. She can do whatever she wants, not like in the real world where there are too many rules and things beyond Phoebe's control.

This movie is not only about the suffering of a young girl that has Tourette syndrome, but it’s different, creative and most of all magical. It brings two worlds together, the magical world of wonderland and the real rule driven existace that keep children from begin children. The director (Daniel Banz) shows this is in a very unique and creative way because he took a classic story of songs, queens, cards, rabbits with pocket watches and tea parties and transformed and reflected it as Phoebe’s escape from her problematic life.

The message the director wants to convey is wrapped up with the lines from the school play when Phoebe says, “I knew who I was when I got up this morning but I must have changed a million since then. I can’t understand myself really but begin so many sizes in a day is confusing. When you have to turn in to a chrysalis and then into a beautiful butterfly I think you would feel a little odd. Your feeling may be different, all I know it will feel very strange to me.” This movie was filled with many special moments; I liked it very much I would recommend to all ages.