Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole

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Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole

2010
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Japanese

Subarashiki Hibi ~Furenzoku Sonzai~, also known as Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole in the English release, is a horror, mystery, denpa visual novel told in seven chapters. The story follows a group of several Tokyo high school students mostly through July of 2012 and each chapter is told from the perspective of one of its five main characters. Because of the same timeframe coverage, certain events are overlapping from chapter to chapter but at the core of it all is a mystery revolving around the

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users69%
Director: Tim BurtonGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

Nineteen-year-old Alice is preparing to be presented at a society ball but is dreading the proposal from a wealthy young suitor. She flees the party and follows a white rabbit down a hole, returning to the fantastical world of Wonderland she visited as a child. This time, however, Wonderland is in turmoil, and Alice must confront the tyrannical Red Queen and help restore the White Queen to her rightful throne.

Critical Reception

Tim Burton's "Alice" was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often found the visual spectacle impressive but the narrative and characterizations lacking. Audiences were generally more receptive, drawn to the familiar characters and Burton's signature gothic aesthetic. The film achieved significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with imaginative production design and CGI.

  • A departure from the original story, focusing on a more mature Alice.

  • Despite its aesthetic appeal, the plot and character development were seen as uneven and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unique visual style and the fantastical reimagining of Wonderland. However, many found the story to be less engaging than expected and criticized some character performances. The film's departure from the source material also divided opinions.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Art Direction. Also received nominations for BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

Johnny Depp's portrayal of the Mad Hatter was influenced by the historical association of mercury poisoning with hat makers, leading to his character's erratic behavior and discolored hair.

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