Alice in Wonderland (Live Action)

This week we watched the Live Action version of Alice in Wonderland. 

Some of the movie was similar to the cartoon, but most of is was very different. In this one, she is returning to Wonderland, although she doesn't remember being there in the first place. She is much older at 19, and is expected to slay the Jabberwocky already. It was only more confusing when I discovered that Disney is releasing a sequel soon when this already felt like it was based more on the second book than the first. I did like the actors in this movie, though. And of course I am still excited to see what they come up with for the sequel.

Nearby in Philadelphia, you can visit the Please Touch Museum where they have an exhibit dedicated to Alice in Wonderland, including this tiny room, the Mad Hatter's tea party, a maze of bushes, and Flamingo croquet. 

Alice in Wonderland

Time for another classic - Alice in Wonderland. I cannot believe that I have never watched this movie all the way through. Maybe I did when I was really little, but I don't remember it well enough to count. 

I can see why this movie has such a cult following. It is entertaining, but I kept finding myself going "what the...?" The kid loved it. So many great things about the movie. I think my favorite part has always been the Cheshire Cat. He is so sneaky.

We were inspired to have a tea party of our own. It was yummy! Of course we sang Happy Very Unbirthday.