Basically, Alice In Wonderland 2010 is about Alice’s return (after 13 years) and her destiny to slay the Jabberwockee in order to free the people of Wonderland from the Red Queen.

As expected the 3D effects are a visual treat especially from a Director such as Tim Burton. His take on this fantasy story veered away from the original in the sense that it did not bear a childish plot so to speak, or it is an attempt at a continuation at the very least. I’d say its a PG13 flick for kids might get startled or worse have nightmares with certain characters and scenes plus, the plot and various symbolism might confuse them.

The characters: Alice (Mia Wasikowska), The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), The Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), etc. were portrayed very well all except, (and it is just my opinion) The White Queen (Anne Hathaway) which looked crookedly odd and at most times, eerie. Or maybe I just expected a “goody queen” in a stereotypical fashion. My personal favorite is the Cheshire Cat..who wouldn’t like that charmer!

All in all I’d say give it a go with your kiddies but be ready to answer and explain certain points of the flick because it is uniquely raw and edgy..the usual Tim Burton style!

*Alice in Wonderland: Showing at all SM Digital Theaters and IMAX North Edsa

DreamWorks Animation Presents “How To Train Your Dragon”
Produced by Bonnie Arnold
Directed by Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois

Another fabulous flick is about to hit SM Digital Cinemas/ IMAX and I can’t wait to watch it!

From the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda” comes “How To Train Your Dragon” — an adventure comedy set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, based on the book by Cressida Cowell.

Stars Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, Kristen Wiig, TJ Miller, the story centers around a Viking teenager, who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life.

Initiation is coming, and this is his one chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father.  But when he encounters, and ultimately befriends, an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down. How to Train Your Dragon, distributed by Solar-UIP, opens in all SM Cinema branches on March 26. Watch it best in SM Digital Theaters (March 19) and IMAX Mall of Asia (March 26). Log on to www.smcinema.com for more details.

When my sister and I  saw the Alice In Wonderland poster we wished we could watch the premiere for her birthday (Feb. 27). Its been a year since she suffered a stroke and it was a miracle she recovered very well. We have been through a lot  since our parents left us so I think that speaks for how protective we are of each other. We bond as much as we can together with our mafia-esque family and sometimes she accompanies me to events, movie reviews, etc. Well wishes do come true and this one came straight from SM Cinemas via e-mail (dated Feb. 22)!

We actually got hold of these tickets on her birthday at SM Cinemas Alice In Wonderland Pocket Event ..but wait there’s more. We were meaning to watch Avatar on IMAX this time when Ms. Sharon led us to a special Avatar screening right after she handed our Alice In Wonderland tickets. Imagine the double surprise and pure joy!

*Thank you again SM Cinemas, Ms. Sharon and Walt Disney Pictures, Philippines

*Alice in Wonderland: Showing at all SM Digital Theaters and IMAX North Edsa

*From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Continue Reading »

*(photo credits: Walt Disney Studios Philippines)

From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time.  JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends:  the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.  The all-star cast also includes ANNE HATHAWAY, HELENA BONHAM CARTER and CRISPIN GLOVER. The screenplay is by Linda Woolverton.

Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll’s beloved “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865) and “Through the Looking-Glass” (1871) with stunning, avant-garde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history, ALICE IN WONDERLAND opens on March 4, Thursday, at SM Cinemas and in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX Theatres.  Log on to www.smcinema.com for more details.

*(photo credits: Walt Disney Studios Philippines)