[Disney's] Alice Through The Looking Glass

 A mad adventure of the unpossible sort!

 When The Hatter is not himself his friends become gravely concerned; so, Alice is called upon to return to Wonderland in an effort to save him. As it is a past tragedy which has vexed her dear friend, Alice is compelled to undertake a most dangerous quest through time. And, one ought to be especially careful when traveling into the past... or everything shall be made dust!

 This film is well performed and superbly set, with a remarkable story well directed.

Grade: B
Rating: PG


 Starring:
Johnny Depp; Mia Wasikowska; Anne Hathaway; Helena Bonham Carter; and, Sacha Baron Cohen.
 Featuring:
Matt Lucas; Ed Speleers; Michael Sheen; Lindsay Duncan; and, Matt Vogel.
 With:
Stephen Fry; Timothy Spall; Leo Bill; Paul Whitehouse; and, Barbara Windsor.
 Plus:
Rhys Ifans; Richard Armitage; Hattie Morahan; Amelia Crouch; and, Leilah de Meza.
 Also:
Alan Rickman!

Writer: Linda Woolverton
From The Works Of: Lewis Carroll
Director: James Bobin

04 June 2016
Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes

Bolt

A Wonderful Disney Adventure!

With his “person”, Penny, a genetically enhanced dog, named “Bolt”, fight the forces of evil. Ever vigilant. Ever valiant. Ever victorious – until now. Penny has been abducted by the “green-eyed man” and Bolt is imprisoned... CUT!

Penny’s just a girl, starring in a hit television show. Bolt is her beloved dog, a dog completely unaware that everything he’s ever known is not real. Believing Penny has actually been abducted, the brave canine will venture beyond the stage lot he’s called home for five years.

In the real world, Bolt will overcome obstacles, confront challengers, enlist new allies and finally face the truth of his existence. Penny is his person and, super-powered or not, he must find her!

Well directed and performed, this film is brilliantly “drawn” and excellently written. In “Real 3D”, it’s a stunning piece of work!

B / G

Starring: Miley Cyrus and John Travolta
Featuring: Susie Essman; Malcolm McDowell; and, Mark Walton

Writers: Dan Fogelman and Chris Williams
Directors: Doug Bennett; Byron Howard; and, Chris Williams

 

Reel Reviews
By Frank Jaymes