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A visually lush, eccentric fantasy that feels like a dark, whimsical dream with quirky characters and a grand adventure.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
A visually busy, time-hopping fantasy that feels more melancholy than madcap, with emotional family stakes and a gentle sense of wonder.
About 2016 film directed by James Bobin
Genres fantasy, cinematic fairy tale
Directed by James Bobin
Written by Linda Woolverton
Starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mia Wasikowska, Rhys Ifans, Richard Armitage, Andrew Scott
Music Danny Elfman
Runtime 113 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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