Second ALICE IN WONDERLAND trailer has more going for it

Second ALICE IN WONDERLAND trailer has more going for it

Dec 19

I’ve cringed at the idea of a Tim Burton-fuelled Alice In Wonderland since the project was announced. My disliking of the idea has been slowly confirmed as each piece of new media is rolled out – the images, posters and first trailer all revealed cheesy and typical Tim Burton touch that seems to smack of being dark and gloomy for the sake of it. Like he doesn’t know and refuses to explore any other way.

Then I saw this damn international trailer (recently released) and I have to admit– I do believe I’m hooked. I have a sense of urgency telling me that I have to know. I have see it. Yet I wasn’t overlly impressed with the trailer. There just seems to be an aura of occasion growing around this film now.

This trailer shows some extended moments that actually reveal some of Depp’s performance for the first time. I’ve ragged on him as the Hatter in the past, but now I have to admit (and indeed I always hoped that) I might be wrong. There are moments in the trailer that had me borderline impressed. It might still be more of the same but at least it seems there will be an elegant twist. Depp has gone with an accent and a lisp.

While there are moments to raise an eyebrow at with great interest, there are also some very blatant moments that are going to be utterly cringe-worthy in the cinema. Some of the CGI is clearly too much– to the point where it feels like complete animation and nothing more (see the floating cat head and tell me you didn’t tilt your head like a confused puppy). But hey, of all people, I guess Tim Burton can get away excessive animation.

Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland is scheduled for release March 5 2010 in 3D. Of course.