Just reading Carroll's version of Alice in Wonderland, I picture a colorful, vibrant world with flowers and decorative objects. I envision it as a light-hearted place despite the madness of all the characters and the Queen's harsh tone.
After watching a clip from the movie, I noticed a vast difference in the way I imagined Carroll's Wonderland and the way Burton's is portrayed. The setting is much darker, the dishes and houses are nearly in ruins, and the characters have a sense of evil besides their absurdity.
Right away, Alice's age stood out. She is much older in the movie than the book, which changes the effect in a way. Instead of Alice's silly remarks being a normality for a young girl, they would seem out of place for someone as old as Burton's Alice.
Very valid points. They certainly do have two very different takes on the same setting.
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