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We went into the private movie rooms where we chose a movie of our choice to watch. The most interesting and most familiar to me was Alice in Wonderland. I watched the 1966 version by Jonathan Miller. I will say it was a very odd and trippy movie for me, definitely different than the Disney animation one I am used to.

Originally, the television play was not intended for child viewers. It was shot on 35mm black and white film, very different from the well-established tradition in pantomime and film. It also did not use animal costumes for iconic characters like White Rabbit and the Caterpillar. It also did not have any special effects.

Learning about this adaptation of the Lewis Caroll novel, I believed the movie seemed different to me from the lack of costumes, effects and slightly different storyline. The movie seemed a little bland and I was craving for more action.

Source: http://sensesofcinema.com/2018/alice-in-wonderland/jonathan-millers-alice-wonderland/

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