Starring: Johnny Depp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Mia Wasikowska
Director: James Bobin, Writer: Linda Woolverton, Producer: Tim Burton, Music: Danny Elfman
Following on from the huge success of Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton returns us to the world of Alice and her friends. This trailer offers us a sneak peek at what has happened to Wonderland following the events of the last film. It appears that the land down the rabbit hole is in trouble and the Mad Hatter desperately needs Alice’s help.
Just as Alice in Wonderland was, this film looks to be as visually stunning as the last, yet it presents a darker edge. As you’d expect from Tim Burton, his wild imagining of Lewis Carroll’s fantastical tale takes us through epic landscapes exquisitely imagined through some of the best CGI work that has, arguably, remained unmatched since his last ‘Alice’, blending live action with the cartoon-like, often hallucinogenic, imagery that has become his trademark.
With a stellar cast that brings Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter back together (lets face it, it wouldn’t really be a Tim Burton film without these two stunning actors together!), this new film also brings new players to the stage. Sascha Baron-Cohen plays Time and looks (from the trailer alone) to bring his unique style to the film. Also, it’s a chance to hear the unmistakable tones of Alan Rickman for perhaps his last role before his untimely death earlier this year.
Lets face it, based on the previous film that Tim Burton produced from the deliciously bonkers source material, who could argue that this is probably going to be one of the most anticipated films of 2016 that ISN’T based on a comic book character………
This is definitely going to a be a firm favourite of anyone who loved the books and the previous film. At the end of the day, who doesn’t love a bit of escapism?? If you haven’t seen Alice in Wonderland, for goodness sake watch it before this comes out. You won’t be disappointed and it appears that this new offering isn’t going to disappoint either, based purely on the trailer alone.
Watch the trailer here:
Alice Through the Looking Glass is released in cinemas UK-wide on 27th May 2016.
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I’m so looking forward to this fim, I absolutely loved Alice in Wonderland and lets face it Tim Burton has a wonderful imagination and knows how to cast the right actors for his films. Can’t wait!!
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