Alice in wonderland

reviewed by kuro-hime



SYNOPSIS :

Troubled by a strange recurring dream and mourning the loss of her beloved father, nineteen-year-old Alice Kingsleigh attends a garden party at Lord Ascot's estate, where she is faced with the expectations of marriage and of the society in which she lives. Unsure of how to reply and increasingly confused, she runs away to chase after a rabbit in a waistcoat, and accidentally falls into a rabbit hole. She is transported to a world called Underland where she is greeted by the White Rabbit, the Dormouse, the Dodo, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

-adapted from wikipedia-


REVIEW :

I have really high expectation of this movie. All of my favourite actor, actress and director are here.
This movie is not as dark as Burton's other movies such as Sweeney Todd but his quirkiness can be seen in this movie. And I know why it's not too dark. It's because this is a children's story that is made by Disney.
The plot is quite nice and enjoyable. Not only that, this movie is refreshing compared to so many movies that are out there right now. This movie also gave depth to the characters

I like how the story is about a girl who thought she knew herself, lost herself and found herself again. I like that idea...and it's very true.
Tim Burton put his own opinion and gave this movie it's own personality.

Personally, I never liked this story but Tim Burton made me love this.

The cast carried this movie very well. Johnny Depp did his thing...however I feel that his character didn't have enough craziness for him to flaunt. Helena Bonham Carter did an excellent job as the Red Queen. Alan Rickman's as the caterpillar was brillant. Even Anne Hatheway did a great job.

All in all, a great enjoyable movie. The cast was great and so was the plot.

Tim Burton did it again. However, I do prefer it if he made another movie like Sweeney Todd. I'll be waiting Tim Burton.

I rate it 4 stars and a half out of 5 stars.

Pride & Prejudice

by Kuro-hime

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE MOVIE (2005)


PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BOOK



SYNOPSIS :

The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life - finding a husband. However, the second eldest Lizzie can think 100 reasons not to marry.

When Mrs Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply. Oblingly, the newcomer, MR Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest daughter, Jane Bennet. However, when Lizzie meets up with the the darkly handsome snobbish Mr.Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly become divided by pride and prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry.


BOOK REVIEW :

Finally, I understand why this book is a classic and loved by many. Jane Austen writes really well. Eventhough, the languuage is slightly harder and more twisted than usual. It's still wonderful.
The plot is nice. A little romance for Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley. As usual, some drama get thrown in.
The characters are quite adorable. You will definately adore Jane and Elizabeth Bennet.
This is book is a very hard book to put down.. Once you get started, you cannot stop.
This is definately one of the best books that I have ever read.

Eventhough, the ending is very skeptical (happy endings). Well, I don't really mind. It's a happy ending to a lovely story. It's been a while since we read a story that has a happy ending.

This book must have been the ancestors to all love-hate romance. I highly recommend Pride and Prejudice. I rate this book 4 and a half stars out of five.


MOVIE REVIEW :

This movie is a very interesting and nice movie. As usual, this movie did not follow the book exactly. (A lot of movies hardly follow the book closely.)
However, this movie had a life of it's own. The movie was fun, interesting and funny.
Kiera Knightly gave Elizabeth Bennet a youthful edge while Matthew Macfayden gave Mr.Darcy a very mysterious and dark feel.

Overall, this movie is enjoyable.The director made the movie more modern and relevant to the people of our age. However, if you compare it to the book, I would have to say the book is better because it has more action and drama.

I rate this movie 4 stars out of five stars.