Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass

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Alice Through the Looking Glass

1998
Movie
83 min
English

A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice through the Looking Glass', which continued on from the popular 'Alice in Wonderland' story. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside onto become a crowned queen.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: John HendersonGenres: Fantasy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

This adaptation follows Alice as she journeys through the magical world of Underland, meeting familiar characters like the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. She finds herself caught in a race against time to save the Hatter and prevent the tyrannical Queen from conquering the land. Along the way, Alice learns about courage and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

The 1998 television film adaptation of "Alice Through the Looking-Glass" received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its visual flair and some performances, it was also noted for its deviations from the source material and a pacing that some found uneven. It is generally considered a decent, family-friendly interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its attempt to bring the fantastical world to life with imaginative visuals.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be less cohesive and engaging than other adaptations.

  • The performances were generally seen as a strong point, particularly by the veteran actors.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific adaptation is not widely documented through aggregated platforms like Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

This adaptation notably cast Kate Beckinsale as Alice, who would later gain significant fame for her roles in the "Underworld" film series and "Pearl Harbor".

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