Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Alice in Wonderland (2010), directed by Tim Burton, is a visually stunning, darkly whimsical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic stories, blending Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Starring Mia Wasikowska as a 19-year-old Alice Kingsleigh, the film follows Alice as she returns to the fantastical world she visited as a child, now known as Underland. Haunted by strange dreams and pressured by societal expectations, Alice escapes from a dull Victorian engagement party, only to stumble down the rabbit hole once again.
In Underland, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including the enigmatic Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the fierce Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), the gentle White Queen (Anne Hathaway), and other beloved characters such as the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit. Underland, however, is now a darker place, oppressed by the Red Queen’s tyrannical rule. As Alice learns of her prophesied role to slay the fearsome Jabberwocky and restore balance, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and transformation.
With Burton’s signature Gothic style, Alice in Wonderland combines fantastical CGI landscapes, elaborate costumes, and imaginative character designs, creating a dreamlike world. The film was a commercial success and became known for its distinctive visuals, darkly playful reinterpretation of classic elements, and strong performances, particularly Depp’s eccentric Mad Hatter and Bonham Carter’s larger-than-life Red Queen.