There were some standout performances here, but mostly it was a showcase for a lot of washed-up old stars to try to restart their careers. Jean Svankmajer's version has the proper sense of confusion, fear, and also fun. I know most people think of Alice in Wonderland as a totally cheery Disney thing, but the books are not necessarily so. Not that I wasn't afraid... seeing Carol Channing always creeps me out. I still can't figure out why some really fine performers were in this. Robert Morley? Imogene Coca? Sid Caesar? They must have been very broke, I guess.
Anyway, I'd take many other versions over this one. I'm interested to see what the Tim Burton version will be like.
Anyway, I'd take many other versions over this one. I'm interested to see what the Tim Burton version will be like.