Alice in Wonderland
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Lenny's description:
1966 interpretation by Jonathan Miller, a noted British theater director.
Influenced by surrealism and Victorian architecture, Miller's black-and-white version of Wonderland is a dour and creepy place, not the frenetic and charming bustle usually depicted.
A brunette Alice (Anne-Marie Mallik) wanders like a sleepwalker, rarely looking anyone in the eye, and has fractured conversations with the likes of the Mad Hatter (Peter Cook), the Caterpillar (Sir Michael Redgrave), the Duchess (Leo McKern), and the Mock Turtle (Sir John Gielgud).
Seller's description:
A spin on the classic tale Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 03/06/2007 Starring: Anne-marie Mallik John Gielgud Run time: 72 minutes
Amazon.com:
Fans of Lewis Carroll's classic novel for children will be fascinated by this startling 1966 interpretation by Jonathan Miller, a noted British theater director. Influenced by surrealism and Victorian architecture, Miller's black-and-white version of Wonderland is a dour and creepy place, not the frenetic and charming bustle usually depicted. A brunette Alice (Anne-Marie Mallik) wanders like a sleepwalker, rarely looking anyone in the eye, and has fractured conversations with the likes of the Mad Hatter (Peter Cook, Bedazzled), the Caterpillar (Sir Michael Redgrave, The Lady Vanishes), the Duchess (Leo McKern, Rumpole of the Bailey), and the Mock Turtle (Sir John Gielgud, Brideshead Revisited, Arthur). The result is probably an accurate picture of the adult world seen through a child's eyes--an unsettling and intriguing vision. Also featuring Peter Sellers as the King of Hearts and music by Ravi Shankar. --Bret Fetzer
Product details:
Item number (ASIN): B0000CG8I8
Actor: Mark Allington, Alan Bennett, John Bird, Wilfrid Brambell, Peter Cook
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Brand: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
Format: Black & White, DVD, Live, NTSC
ISBN: 0780027116
Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Manufacturer: Homevision
Number Of Items: 1
Original Release Date: January 1, 1966
Package Dimensions: 58 x 542 x 710 (hundredths-inches)
Package Quantity: 1
Publisher: Homevision
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Running Time: 72, minutes
Theatrical Release Date: 1966
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- Odd, Creepy, Disturbing, Wonderful, WonderlandI ordered this movie on a whim, mostly because I've seen almost every Alice in Wonderland interpretation out there. This one really took my by surprise. Wonderland, though not inhabited by "animals" was still just as odd as ever. The Black and White Filming for this movie made it look more morose, more dark than Wonderland is normally presented. The way Alice speaks: usually without moving her lips, or in whispers, really sets the tone for the story, as though Wonderland is only going on in her head. It's by far unlike any Alice film I've seen to date, and it stands to me as my 2nd favorite (I still like the 1985 version the best).
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- Empyreal 1966Conjures up Pink Floyd's See Emily Play, the Beatles Tomorrow Never Knows and the Stone's Lady Jane.
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- Not Your Father's ALICE IN WONDERLAND......could easily have described this version when it first appeared in 1966 and it can still be used to describe it over 40 years later. There's no two ways about it, people either love or hate this adaptation by Jonathan Miller (read some of the other reviews) and it's easy to see why it generates this kind of reaction. The film is a TV movie in black and white, not light and shadow b&w but basic monochrome b&w. None of the actors wear any kind of traditional ALICE make-up or costumes although they wear Victorian clothes from Lewis Carroll's time. The character of Alice goes through the film in a dreamlike state rarely directly interacting with the others which renders it very impersonal for some and it is "veddy,veddy British" so much so that it was wasn't seen outside of England for many years. It is only now being given a wider release (it first appeared on DVD in 2003) to cash in the new Tim Burton movie (just like other versions of ALICE hoping to make a buck or two). I thoroughly enjoyed this ALICE because I am an unapologetic Anglophile and as mentioned earlier this version is British to the core. It has a dream cast of actors from Peter Cook to Michael Redgrave to Peter Sellers with horror fan fave Michael Gough thrown in for good measure and you haven't lived until you see Leo McKern (RUMPOLE OF THE BAILEY) in drag playing the Duchess. The Indian soundtrack by Ravi Shankar helps to give it an otherworldly feel while rooting it firmly in the 1960s. Director Jonathan Miller gives an insightful commentary on what he was attempting to do which helps immensely after you have seen it but won't necessarily persuade you if really don't like the film but it does explain things. Not as bizarre as Jan Svankmajer's ALICE and miles away from the Disney animated version, it should appeal to Alice fans who are looking for something different or as an opportunity to see a once in a lifetime assembly of top British talent delivering Carroll's prose as only they can. The DVD also comes with Cecil Hepworth's 1905 version as an added bonus which is why I bought the disk in the first place.
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- Alice in Wonderland directed by Dr. MillerWARNING for those who want to see Johnny Depp. Of course, Tim Burton might love this version. Might not be as twisted... I only heard of this movie because Jonathan Miller was the director. An actor/comedian (Beyond the Fringe) among many other things, he captures a psychological look at the "children's story". This one gets the reputation of not being so child-like. The actors listed are...Peter Cook, Peter Sellers, Alan Bennett, John Bird, John Gielgud, Michael Redgrave, Leo McKern, Wilfrid Brambell, Wilfrid Lawson, Wilfrid Lawson, Malcolm Muggeridge, and the unknown actor Anne Marie Mallik plays Alice. Music by Ravi Shankar... According to the version from 2003, Dr. Miller said in the commentary that he revisited this story and tried to capture what he had felt when he first read the book. Images of obscured characters which give one a tainted feeling remains throughout this movie. Of course, that's my perspective. Jonathan Miller would transition scenes very often in order to gain that feeling as if you as a person was walking through a dream. You will experience this movie as if you just dreamt it up. It's not supposed to make sense. Don't bother to connect the dots . . . There are no costumes to cover up famous actors' faces. They are seen in complete view as it is strictly the acting that creates the characters from the book. I feel this movie is the closest to the story than any other Wonderland movie. The only things in this version that are altered are the genius improv lines in which John Bird, Peter Cook, and Peter Sellers have said on the spot of filming. The rest is true to the Victorian book. This is a very artistic movie and many should watch to appreciate the mood that is set. Did i mention that Eric Idle is in this also?!
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- This is GrEaT!I like that this was shot in the English countryside without a script and that the events happened in ordinary places. Alice looks absolutely bored throughout the film. In addition to this film, you get a glimpse of one of the first filming efforts in England which just happens to be ... Alice in Wonderland... yEAh
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