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We sat waiting, in the cinema full of expectant guests. There was an anxious anticipation of seeing the film before the rest of the world.\u00a0 The lights dimmed and we followed Alice through the looking glass.\u00a0 Tick Tock goes the clock \u2013 seconds became minutes and minutes, hours; but no time was wasted.<\/p>\n
Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/em> is the second in the Disney\/Live Action Alice stories.\u00a0 As with Alice in Wonderland<\/em>, do not go in to this movie expecting the familiar vignettes of Lewis Carrol\u2019s books \u2013 as the movie bears little resemblance to the story.\u00a0 However, this movie adventure leads the viewer through the hyper-pigmented, opiate-inspired hallucination of Underland beautifully. For those who miss the classic retelling of these stories, this new story includes several of the Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/em> themes including the importance of time, relationships, and smarts.\u00a0 There is even a nod to the chess theme of the book.<\/p>\n Unlike Alice in Wonderland<\/em>, this new version of Wonderland is kinder and the movie is far less dark and violent (though there are still several suspenseful scenes and \u2018monsters\u2019).\u00a0 The characters are less cardboard cut outs and they are fully alive on screen.\u00a0 This could be due to James Bobin\u2019s splendid job directing the big names in this movie or to the additional time that the actors themselves have had with the characters they play.<\/p>\n I am not a Sacha Baron Cohen fan, so his selection as Time was contentious in my family.\u00a0 However, I have to admit that he did a brilliant job bringing Time to life and easily is one of my favorite performers in the movie.<\/p>\n One of the favorite character from Alice in Wonderland<\/em> make a brief appearance in the movie.\u00a0 Absolem has transformed into a full-fledged butterfly and offers a brief vocal memory of Alan Rickman for us.\u00a0 For those moved by Mr. Rickman\u2019s untimely death, tissues might be needed for the credits of this film.<\/p>\n The sets, costumes, animation, and script are all excellent and meld well with one another. All in all, this was quite an enjoyable movie.<\/p>\n Should I take my younger child?<\/em><\/p>\n Every parent needs to research the appropriateness of the big screen for themselves.\u00a0 Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/em> is rated PG (US, United Kingdom, and Australia).\u00a0 There are mild themes and some scenes may scare young children according to the ratings.\u00a0 This movie does not contain the extensive battles of the first movie and the majority of the movie is lighter and brighter than the first.\u00a0 The movie is 1 hour 53 minutes in the US and Australia but only 1 hour 44 minutes in the United Kingdom.\u00a0 If your child has seen Alice in Wonderland<\/em> and enjoyed it, then this movie is a good follow up.<\/p>\n Do I need to stay through the closing credits?<\/em><\/p>\n Spoiler alert: The next paragraph is written in white text.\u00a0 If you would like to read it, please highlight it with your mouse.<\/p>\n The credits continue the story, so staying around for the first half of the credits is entertaining.\u00a0 As noted before, there is a dedication to Alan Rickman.\u00a0 For those who have been trained by Marvel to stay to the very last frame, there is a very understated end bonus.\u00a0 It is nothing like what you could expect from a Marvel movie, so if you need or want to leave, you will not be missing much.<\/span><\/p>\n My family and I enjoyed this gentle romp through Underland.\u00a0 I liked this film more than Alice in Wonderland<\/em>.\u00a0 So, if you are looking for a family-friendly few hours, go see Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/em> and remember that time spent together is never wasted.<\/p>\n A tale begun in other days,<\/p>\n When summer suns were glowing \u2013<\/p>\n A simple chime, that served to time<\/p>\n The rhythm of your rowing \u2013<\/p>\n Whose echoes live in memory yet,<\/p>\n Though envious years would say \u2018forget\u2019.<\/p>\n ~ Lewis Carroll \u2013 Alice Through the Looking Glass <\/em><\/p>\n and What She Found There<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have you seen Alice Through the Looking Glass? What were your thoughts?<\/em><\/p>\n We sat waiting, in the cinema full of expectant guests. There was an anxious anticipation of seeing the film before the rest of the world.\u00a0 The lights dimmed and we followed Alice through the looking glass.\u00a0 Tick Tock goes the clock \u2013 seconds became minutes and minutes, hours; but no time was wasted. 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