[CondoleezzaProtege]

I am sure the movie is a visual masterpiece, but I doubt the story will be moving in any way or communicate anything meaningful. I believe when filmmakers have this kind of technology and power at their disposal, they could afford to make movies with actual depth instead of ones that just serve as mere spectacles. It's like candy. Sweet while it lasts, but quickly dissolving and ultimately forgettable.

Then again I never really understood the appeal of Lewis Carroll in the first place nor understood why Alice in Wonderland is such a classic.

Also, while I have deep respect for Burton's talent and creativity, I am never emotionally drawn into the worlds created in his films nor to the characters.

[a fool in paradise]

It’s public domain. Which means it can be adapted for free. Unlike Pooh (or even Peter Pan).

[the long march]

How old are you?? Lewis Carroll is a classic read for any number of reasons. Have you actually read his work or have you just consume the stuff that Disney put out?

That’s okay you probably haven’t read The Oz books either

[CondoleezzaProtege]

Goodness I don’t understand how this became a debate! All I initially said was that from what I know of the film and Tim Burton’s work in general: I assume the movie will be a visual masterpiece that lacks depth, and will not give us a reason to be emotionally invested. The reviewers who HAVE seen it are saying just that.

[ReignOfError]

Also, while I have deep respect for Burton's talent and creativity, I am never emotionally drawn into the worlds created in his films nor to the characters.

If you haven't seen it, you ought to see Big Fish. It's very visually trippy, but in a different way from Burton's usual, and it's mostly character-driven. Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney are both amazing in it. I found it much more emotionally engaging than Burton's usual. Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands, despite their weird trappings, are also very human stories (and, yes, the real Ed Wood was about that weird).

[giotto]

Then again I never really understood the appeal of Lewis Carroll in the first place nor understood why Alice in Wonderland is such a classic.

I'm with you on that. As a child, I found it boring and depressing. This kind of outlandish story has never appealed to me. I don't have to be entertained by stories with impossible premises. The real world provides me with more than enough awesome and mysterious opportunities for adventure.

[Junior_G]

Also, while I have deep respect for Burton's talent and creativity, I am never emotionally drawn into the worlds created in his films nor to the characters.

I feel the same way. His movies always look like something I should like, but end up being mostly forgettable.