Review of Alice in Wonderland

Paramount's all-star adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice stories, directed by Norman McLeod and featuring many great character actors and a few big name stars (many with their faces inexplicably covered -- bet that went over well in 1933). It's pretty fun to watch, especially for classic film fans who will likely recognize the different faces and voices behind the masks and makeup. The sets, costumes, and effects are all very impressive for the period. The music is nice, too. The only negatives are that the pace is a little slow, it has a stagy quality at times, and the bizarreness is both a plus and a minus. Sometimes it's charming, sometimes it's a bit creepy, but at all times it's interesting. There really wasn't anything else like this being made in 1933, when live action fantasy films in general were rare. It definitely warrants a look if you're a fan of Carroll or classic Hollywood.