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She's pretty, but a little older I think.
I don't believe in Mr. Burton. I have put my trust in him too many times.
Well, We will always have Ed Wood.

Mario Tenorio on Jul 23, 2008

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No trust in Tim Burton? C'mon, you can't be serious about that - what's with Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Nightmare before Christmas and Sweeney Todd??
I could see Tim Burton making a version of Alice in Wonderland that's very similar to the American McGee's Alice - PC Game back in 2000, and that's a good thing because I always hoped someone would make Alice's story a bizarre movie.
I'm excited and very much looking forward to this, frankly the only thing I'm concerned about is the 3D thingy - to the day, nothing 3D I've seen could really convince me… well, let's wait and see. =)

c-r-u-x on Jul 24, 2008

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erm. as much as I love Tim Burton…this is unexpected and dumb. I was hoping for a rendition of American McGee's Alice..but that's not what he's going to deliver..he's too dark for it, and it wouldn't be the same under his direction. He doesn't have a fantasy film in him, he just doesn't..so it's not going to be anything like I'd hoped.

that said, I'm also still waiting on Marilyn Manson's version. god..this is getting weird.

Garrett.king on Jul 24, 2008

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TYPO???

actress Mia Wasikowska has been cast in the film as Alice

was penned by Disney writer Linda Woolverton

As for the choice of Woolverton for the lead - why not?

S on Jul 24, 2008

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Tim Burton is one of the great directors …..

I like most of his movies but sorry Sweeney Todd was a big mistake …I know it win Nominated and win Oscar too …but that movie has to be realistic - thriller .. not a musical …

Hope this one will be nice …..

Shero on Jul 24, 2008

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To #2: Actually, there is a fantastic bizarre take on Lewis Carroll's novel. Jan Svankmajer's "Neco z Alenky" simply titled "Alice" in America, It's an Stop motion animation feature. Worth the search.

Mario Tenorio on Jul 24, 2008

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awww what happened to Johnny Depp?

bltzie on Jul 24, 2008

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I personally enjoy Tim Burton's work most of the time. I thought Sweeny Todd was great (to #5, Sweeny Todd is a musical thriller. that's how it is in the stage show). Corpse Bride failed in my opinion. Then there is Nightmare, which is one of my favorite films of all time.

As for Burton doing Alice in Wonderland: really, who else is better suited? For anyone who complains that he will make it dark (#3), please go examine the original novel. For goodness sakes the queen cries 'off with her head' and wasn't Lewis Carroll's novel a political commentary of some sort? I forget what I've read about the book, as I haven't read it since I was a kid and thus could not fully appreciate it. But I can't wait for the visual treat and overall feeling I'm sure Burton will bring to this film adaptation.

dave13 on Jul 24, 2008

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This whole project seems like a bad joke.

DCompose on Jul 24, 2008

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It's called stop-motion, not stop-animation. That makes no sense.

Nate on Jul 24, 2008

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Nate : Nice one Stop Animation hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I really don't read the headlines I go straight a head to the photos or the trailers or the comments that is why I didn't saw that

Shero on Jul 24, 2008

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dave13 (@#8) I'm quite aware of what the original book was and how dark it was..but I was hoping for a movie incarnation of American McGee's Alice, it's an incredibly cynical and fantasy driven video game with a knife-wielding Alice who uses several other magical powers and cuts her enemies into liquid shit! (not literally) and it's incredibly fun.

but with Burton's rendition on the way, American McGee's Alice looks like it won't show up anymore..which is a bit of a bummer to me.

Garrett.king on Jul 24, 2008

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Ahhh. Fair enough. I've never played the game so I wouldn't know much about it, though I think I heard of it thru commercials way back when. While I can understand an adaptation based on that game would be cool, I still think if anyone is to do a new adaptation of the book, Burton is the man. Ooo, and Danny Elfman tunes! I'm excited!

dave13 on Jul 24, 2008

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I thought Sarah Michelle Gellar was supposed to do this.

Or is that for a different movie version?

chris on Jul 24, 2008

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Sarah Michelle Gellar was rumored, or is still rumored, for American McGee's Alice.

Garrett.king on Jul 24, 2008

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Just as long as Helen Bonham Carter is cast as the Queen of Hearts, Im MORE! than happy with the film..

Carlos on Jul 24, 2008

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Mario Tenorio (to #6): Thanks for the advice, I'll look for it!

c-r-u-x on Jul 25, 2008

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I don't think I'm alone when I say I pretty much hate Tim Burton, I guess he doesn't make my style of films. I never feel anything watching anything hes ever done. Its like it tries to be artsy and serious but comes off stupid looking and cheesy (to me anyway) I guess that's a "style" a lot of people like but to call this guy great, I don't know about that, unless you cream all over for Johnny Depp I don't see why anyone really likes this director.

But since this thread is probably filled with Burton lovers I guess no one will really care for my opinion haha. If fact the only real reason I posted was because I wanted to see Alice in Wonderland American McGee style and I think this seems like something that is so unlike Burton (Disney writers?!) that it will suck more then usual. I guess I'll just have to wait for Lionsgate or someone elses version.

Richard on Jul 25, 2008

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Maybe this will push American McGee's Alice back into production….. I do agree with Carter as the Queen of Hearts too!

Ryan on Jul 26, 2008

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I wonder why they didn't go with a real little girl? Love to hear the reasoning someday. (Maybe they couldn't find the right one with the acting chops needed?)
I thought I had read that Burton wanted to be true to the original story. >Shrugs<
Looking forward to seeing Burton's take on this story.

Nick on Jul 28, 2008

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Okay, I'm sorry, but Tim Burton's last few films have been shit.
Sweeney Todd- Honestly, the blood looked like fuckin tomato soup was running through their neck veins. Not to mention, when there was speaking it was short, and uninteresting, and not to mention that many of the songs seemed pointless. Most of it seemed like anyone would have said without singing, purely out of annoyance at the short amount of talking.

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - Honestly? Fuckin Hey, yeah, for a remake of such a great movie, it's hard to follow, I understand. But when it's so shitty I switch the channel when I hear it's "Coming up next", there's a problem.

Jense Jorgenson on Sep 20, 2008

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Oh I'm sorry, I forgot to mention my opinion on this new movie I was so pissed at Burton's early shit movies.

I honestly think 3D is the worst way to watch a movie.
It looks retarded through 3D glasses, and without putting them on, so why do it??
Second of all, I have no idea who that chick is, so so far there's no promise.
Now, I have to give him props for picking Johnny for The Mad Hatter, that is the best decision I've seen him make for a Johnny Depp role. Johnny has a knack for crazy characters.. Not to mention his sexy manbeast-iness

Jense Jorgenson on Sep 20, 2008

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jense jorgenson… you have no idea really…… i mean fuck if you actually watched a movie at all with Mia in it then you might know why she is so amazing!!!! Go Mia!!!!!!! Respect Quantum!

Simo on Oct 12, 2008

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Tim Burton has to be the best person on this eath to direct such a great movie. Dont even compare to the disney film either, they butchered the novel. And for those who think "he doesnt have a fantasy film in him"… news flash.. all of tim burtons films are fantasy. you should research before you bash him. you people need to respect that his films are his art. his passion is amazing. thats alot more than i can say for you people.

alii on Oct 26, 2008