Alice in Wonderland
After James Cameron’s Avatar had set the global trend for 3D films, I watched Tim Burton's 3D fantasy adventure, Alice in Wonderland. The talented director and the much-admired actor Johnny Depp, in addition to the cutting-edge 3D technology, helped the cinema halls to gain big audience even for a morning show.
The film is actually a sequel of the original. Tim Burton sets the first scene at a party where Alice is no longer a little girl, but a sweet 19-year-old young lady without memory of her past adventurous experience happened over 10 years ago.
Tim Burton traditions of black humor can also be found in the film, with his well-known dark and mysterious atmosphere and vivid effect that brighten the sense of sight. Starring his beloved actor choice Johnny Depp and partner Helena Bonham Carter as the colourful Mad Hatter and the heartless Red Queen, the two wonderful appearances have lightened up the audience. With the help of 3D technology, the fantastic Wonderland filled with surprises and interesting animals is supplemented by the dazzling depth of field.
We all know that Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a story told by Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson), an Oxford mathematics tutor, for the three daughters of the Dean of Christ Church at the University. The classic story about Alice was a must-read during my childhood. I remember when reading the original as a child, I was sometimes confused by the hidden message and wisdom of the story. Though in confusion, I found the following lines genuinely inspiring:
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?
The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to
Alice: I don't much care where.
The Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.
Alice: …so long as I get somewhere.
The Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.
Upon graduation, youngsters easily become confused or lost about their future. Remember you are the captain of your own life, and you should have to set clear goals. With them, one should be determined and purposeful enough to overcome obstacles along the way. You will achieve the goals “if only you walk long enough”. The White Queen said, “Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” So never say never!
Before watching the film, I expect the ending would be different from the original fairy tale version. The ambitious Alice chooses an extraordinary way and lives a new life to catch her dream. How encouraging her move is!
To me, the beauty of life lies in love, nature and arts. After years of planning and development, I and my team have established K11 in Hong Kong, with the vision of Art ‧ People ‧ Nature, to be opened by the end of 2009. I wish to share with you the perfect blending of art appreciation, humanistic experience, nature enjoyment and shopping.