Alice in Wonderland (2010), directed by Tim Burton and written by Linda Woolverton, is a visually stunning and thematically rich film that blends the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale with Burton’s signature dark fantasy style. Released in 2010, this adaptation is not a direct retelling of the original story, but rather a reimagining of Alice’s journey, set many years after her first adventure in Wonderland. The film is a fantastical exploration of identity, courage, and the struggle between good and evil, with a darker, more surreal atmosphere that only Burton could deliver.

The film follows Alice Kingsleigh (played by Mia Wasikowska), a young woman who, on the eve of her engagement to a wealthy suitor, falls down a rabbit hole once again, only to find herself back in the bizarre world of Wonderland. However, this Wonderland is not quite the place Alice remembers. It is now under the rule of the malevolent Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), whose enormous head and cruel demeanor cast a dark shadow over the land. The White Queen (Anne Hathaway), her sister, is a gentle and kind ruler who seeks Alice’s help in restoring peace to the kingdom. Alice must now face her fears, take on a leadership role, and ultimately choose to confront the Red Queen in a battle that will determine the future of Wonderland.