Sunday 2 May 2010

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3D AT IMAX

Recommended. IMAX is about the only cinema type offering a real 3D experience. And the latest version of "Alice In Wonderland" is the only watchable one, and even better than just watchable. Alice is my girl: head-strong, imaginative, kind to animals and fighting monsters. The Mad Hatter character has finally got a chance to be enacted by Johnny Depp - just made for the role. Anne Hathaway is a delightful White Queen. The music's great and the make-up and visual effects deserve oscars (just watch the Mad Hatter dance!). I hope part 2 is coming - it should, taken that Alice has promissed the Hatter to return.

Saturday 1 May 2010

AVATAR 3D

Seen again. Second time round the film felt lengthy and the visual effects were less awe-inspiring. But at least I could focus on some really good lines. But the most important observation was that it's far less impressive at a normal cinema than at IMAX. Strangely, the movie was practicly flat. Why was that?