Compared to THE JUNGLE BOOK this seems almost primitive. Of course, ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS is supposed to be a kids film but even they might be bored by the lackluster action sequences, which pale in comparison to the massive family tent poles Disney has specialized-in since 2010’s version of ALICE. To that end, there are flashes of a potentially more exciting Alice adventure, such as an episode that sees her committed to a grimy asylum under the care of Sherlock’s Andrew Scott, who treats her for “female hysteria.” Yet, even this is made irrelevant in that her escape is so simple and any notion of her being mentally ill is dropped in the cuddly, family-friendly conclusion.
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But as the movie goes on and she re-enters Wonderland, saying things like “curious and curiouser” she seems way too adult, and perhaps if she had a somewhat more mature trip into this world it would have been more effective. When we’re introduced to her this time, she’s a pioneer sea captain fighting pirates. It doesn’t help that, at twenty-six, Wasikowska seems far too much of an adult to play the somewhat precocious Victorian child of Lewis Carroll's novels. Instead, it’s as generic and unnecessary as a sequel could be, with a muddled plot, some lackluster performances and very little in the way of truly innovative eye-candy. Other than a co-starring part for Cohen, ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS lacks a real imprint from this new director. While not a household name, Bobin’s got an interesting resume which includes creating Flight of the Conchords, as well as a hand in developing Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G, Borat and Bruno characters. As such, Burton’s opted-out of the “six years later” sequel, which sees THE MUPPETS director James Bobin take over. REVIEW: Was anyone really clamoring for a sequel to 2010’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND other than Johnny Depp’s agents? While a billion dollar smash upon its release (although take into consideration it came out in the early days of the 3D revival) most consider it to be the nadir of both Depp and director Tim Burton’s respective careers. In order to save him, Alice must travel back-in-time to rescue his presumed dead family, but she’s pursued by a vengeful Red Queen ( Helena Bonham Carter) and Time-itself ( Sacha Baron Cohen) throughout her dangerous quest. PLOT: Alice ( Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland only to discover that her friend, The Mad Hatter ( Johnny Depp), is ailing.