Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass

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Alice Through the Looking Glass

1982
Movie
39 min
Russian

The second adventure of Alice who steps through the looking glass and finds herself in a wonderful mirror land populated by chess figures and weird creatures.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John SichelGenres: Fantasy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

This 1982 television adaptation follows Alice as she steps through a mirror into a magical world. She encounters a host of peculiar characters, including the White King and Queen, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the Red Queen, all while navigating the illogical logic of the Looking-Glass world. Alice's journey is a whimsical and often nonsensical adventure that explores themes of identity, time, and the nature of reality.

Critical Reception

The 1982 television adaptation of 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' received a generally muted reception. While praised for its faithful, albeit somewhat uninspired, adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, it was often overshadowed by other, more visually dynamic or artistically ambitious adaptations. It found an audience among families and those who appreciated a straightforward rendition of the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • A faithful, if somewhat pedestrian, adaptation of the beloved children's novel.

  • The production values are adequate for a television film of its era.

  • Lacks the imaginative flair of some other Alice adaptations.

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Fun Fact

This adaptation notably cast Jonathan Miller, who also directed the critically acclaimed 1966 BBC adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland', as the White King.

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