Analysis of Alice in Wonderland
How do the editing and mise en scene help to construct meaning and provoke response in the ‘Alice in Wonderland’?
In Tim Burton’s 2010 remake of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the micro features that relate to his production style give the classic narrative a quirky and alternative edge. I have chosen to analyse the scene where Alice makes her entrance into ‘Wonderland’ and meets some of the main characters. In this scene the director uses lighting, editing and mise en scene to present the idea of an ‘alternative world’ that makes this film very fantasy and family based, but also shows a difference from the original 1951 film so that it is about to appeal to an older audience as well. This is done using the props, décor, costume and makeup because they show an aspect of interest and weirdness that is able to provoke a response from older children and teenagers alike. The film, although it is a modern remake is still set in the same time period as the original film and you are able to see the through the costume and make up that is used, however the editing and animations show the futurism that Burton has involved, adding to the quirky idea surrounding the film. Due to the fact this is not only the first time we are able to see wonderland, but also the first time Alice can remember seeing it, the atmosphere and mood is very interesting. When the camera pans out, revealing what exactly is shown behind the door, the audience are just as curious and intrigued by what we are show as is Alice, and this also provokes a response because we feel connected with the character by the sense of unknown, meaning we are pulled into the story line and film so we are able to find out more. In all films, Micro features are essential in every film, however in films that present a difference from normality they must not only be able to really show the audience the meaning of the original story line, but also draw them into the fascinating side of what has been adapted and changed for their
In Tim Burton’s 2010 remake of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the micro features that relate to his production style give the classic narrative a quirky and alternative edge. I have chosen to analyse the scene where Alice makes her entrance into ‘Wonderland’ and meets some of the main characters. In this scene the director uses lighting, editing and mise en scene to present the idea of an ‘alternative world’ that makes this film very fantasy and family based, but also shows a difference from the original 1951 film so that it is about to appeal to an older audience as well. This is done using the props, décor, costume and makeup because they show an aspect of interest and weirdness that is able to provoke a response from older children and teenagers alike. The film, although it is a modern remake is still set in the same time period as the original film and you are able to see the through the costume and make up that is used, however the editing and animations show the futurism that Burton has involved, adding to the quirky idea surrounding the film. Due to the fact this is not only the first time we are able to see wonderland, but also the first time Alice can remember seeing it, the atmosphere and mood is very interesting. When the camera pans out, revealing what exactly is shown behind the door, the audience are just as curious and intrigued by what we are show as is Alice, and this also provokes a response because we feel connected with the character by the sense of unknown, meaning we are pulled into the story line and film so we are able to find out more. In all films, Micro features are essential in every film, however in films that present a difference from normality they must not only be able to really show the audience the meaning of the original story line, but also draw them into the fascinating side of what has been adapted and changed for their