Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton style Options

[superstitious]

Ok. I know a lot of you love Tim Burton and I'm really happy for you, truly.

Me? I want him nowhere near Alice in Wonderland.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1689311/

[HaruHaruko]

i don't think you guys understand. alice in wonderland is a satire. the book was written in 1865 poking fun at the government. dont get me wrong, i liked the disney version, but it was never supposed to made into a children's movie. also, i dont think i could stand anymore of these goth wannabes talking about how f**king fantastic and dark tim burton is.

[NoSex]

i don't think you guys understand. alice in wonderland is a satire. the book was written in 1865 poking fun at the government. dont get me wrong, i liked the disney version, but it was never supposed to made into a children's movie.

In 1865 I doubt it was ever meant to be turned into any sort of film, let alone a children's movie. But, for me, that's beyond the point. The film(s) and the book are completely different entities, it isn't like an adaptation has to be so similar to its source material in order to be good.

Secondly, it isn't like Tim Burton's adaptation will be the second... there are tons and tons of adaptations of Alice in Wonderland. I've seen a few that are weirder and darker, far beyond anything Burton could even ever dream up.

So, yeah, Burton sucks.

[HaruHaruko]

it isn't like an adaptation has to be so similar to its source material in order to be good.

i disagree. almost every time i read a book and then watch a movie, vice versa, i'm disappointed. maybe that's just me.

[NoSex]

i disagree. almost every time i read a book and then watch a movie, vice versa, i'm disappointed. maybe that's just me.

Why would anyone aspire to make a film adaptation exactly like a book? I just think it's sort of unimaginative and boring. And, really, what's the point? If the two are "identical," why bother? I suppose I understand it on some points, but, the reality of the matter is that an adapted piece of work is a separate entity in comparison to its source material (to try to argue that point is futile). And, really, they both should be judged independently of one another. I don't give a f**k if something is more like one thing than another... I give a f**k if it's good or not (isn't that what really matters?).