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Disney: Through the Looking Glass
Tito del Amo, a passionate 72-year-old researcher, takes the final step to unravel the enigma about the alleged Spanish origin of the American cartoonist Walt Disney, making the same journey that his supposed mother made to give him up for adoption in Chicago. A journey that begins in Mojácar, Almería, Spain, and ends in New York. An exciting adventure, like Alicia's through the looking glass, to discover what is truth and what is not, with an unexpected result.
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Plot Summary
Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and discovers it has fallen into disrepair. The Mad Hatter is no longer himself, and the wicked Red Queen has stolen time itself. Alice must embark on a perilous journey to the past to save her friend and Underland before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Alice Through the Looking Glass received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot and lack of originality compared to its predecessor. While some praised the visual effects and performances of Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, many found the film to be a disappointing and unnecessary sequel.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning but narratively weak.
Lacks the charm and imagination of the first film.
Performances are solid, but the story is a jumbled mess.
Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with many appreciating the film's fantastical visuals and imaginative world-building. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot confusing and less engaging than the original, with some feeling it was overly reliant on CGI without a strong story to support it.
Fun Fact
While Tim Burton directed the first film, James Bobin took over directing duties for 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' to allow Burton to focus on producing.
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