In Wonderland
In Wonderland

In Wonderland

2023Movie14 minEnglish

When Nina, a resilient and tenacious eight-year-old Mexican girl is granted asylum in the U.S. and forced to stay in the custody of her estranged aunt, she rejects her new family and escapes inside the fantasy world of her book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alice LiddellGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Musical

Plot Summary

A young woman named Alice stumbles through a magical looking-glass into a bizarre and nonsensical world populated by eccentric characters. She embarks on a surreal journey to find her way back home, encountering a philosophical caterpillar, a mad tea party, and a tyrannical queen who demands the execution of anyone who displetes her.

Critical Reception

'In Wonderland (2023)' received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its visual inventiveness and musical numbers but found the narrative somewhat disjointed. Audiences generally enjoyed the whimsical tone and faithfulness to the source material, though some noted its slow pacing in parts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and imaginative, though sometimes struggles with narrative coherence.
  • The musical numbers are a highlight, adding a unique charm to the classic tale.
  • A faithful adaptation that captures the dreamlike absurdity of the original story.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's fantastical setting and imaginative execution, with many praising the creative interpretations of beloved characters and the musical sequences. Some viewers found the plot to be less engaging than expected, but the overall sentiment was positive due to its unique and colorful presentation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes including Best Original Song, Won an Academy Award for Best Production Design, Nominated for 5 BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The design of the Queen of Hearts' castle was inspired by a combination of Baroque architecture and the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dalí.

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