Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | James Bobin |
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| Written by | Linda Woolverton |
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| Music by | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Editing by | Andrew Weisblum |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | May 10, 2016 (London) May 27, 2016 (United States) |
| Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $170 million |
| Money made | $299.5 million |
Alice Through the Looking Glass is a fantasy adventure film from 2016. It mixes live-action actors with animated parts. The movie was directed by James Bobin and written by Linda Woolverton. Famous director Tim Burton was one of the producers.
This film is a sequel to the 2010 movie Alice in Wonderland. Both movies are based on the amazing characters created by Lewis Carroll in his classic books.
The film stars many well-known actors like Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen. It also features the voices of actors such as Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, and Alan Rickman. This was one of the last films for Alan Rickman and Barbara Windsor before they passed away.
In the story, Alice finds a magical looking glass. It takes her back to Wonderland, a place full of strange and wonderful creatures. There, she discovers that the Mad Hatter is acting even crazier than usual. He is desperate to find out what happened to his family.
To help the Hatter, Alice must travel through time using a special device called the "Chronosphere." She meets her friends and even some enemies at different points in their lives. Alice has to race against time to save the Hatter before it's too late!
Alice Through the Looking Glass first showed in London on May 10, 2016. It was released in cinemas in the United States on May 27, 2016, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics. People often liked the acting and the cool visual effects, but some felt the story could have been better. The movie made over $299 million worldwide.
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Main Characters
This film features a fantastic cast of actors bringing the characters to life:
- Johnny Depp plays Tarrant Hightopp, also known as the Mad Hatter.
- Louis Ashbourne Serkis plays a younger version of Tarrant Hightopp.
- Anne Hathaway is Mirana, the White Queen.
- Amelia Crouch plays a younger Mirana.
- Mia Wasikowska plays Alice Kingsleigh, the brave adventurer.
- Matt Lucas plays both Tweedledee and Tweedledum.
- Rhys Ifans plays Zanik Hightopp, who is the Mad Hatter's father.
- Helena Bonham Carter is Iracebeth, the Red Queen.
- Leilah de Meza plays a younger Iracebeth.
- Sacha Baron Cohen plays Time, a powerful character who controls all of time in Wonderland. He uses the Chronosphere in his castle.
- Lindsay Duncan plays Helen Kingsleigh, Alice's mother.
- Leo Bill plays Hamish Ascot, who is now "Lord Ascot."
- Geraldine James plays Lady Ascot, Hamish's mother.
- Ed Speleers plays James Harcourt, who works for the Ascots.
- Andrew Scott plays Dr. Addison Bennett, a doctor.
- Richard Armitage plays King Oleron, the father of Iracebeth and Mirana.
- Hattie Morahan plays Queen Elsemere, the mother of Iracebeth and Mirana.
- Joanna Bobin plays Alexandra Ascot, Hamish's wife.
- Simone Kirby plays Tyva Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's mother.
- Joe Hurst plays Bim Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's nephew.
- Oliver Hawkes plays a Young Bim Hightopp.
- Siobhan Redmond plays Bumalic Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's sister.
- Frederick Warder plays Poomally Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's brother.
- Eve Hedderwick Turner plays Baloo Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's other sister.
- Tom Godwin plays Pimlick Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's other brother.
Voice Actors
Many talented actors lent their voices to the animated characters:
- Alan Rickman as Absolem the Butterfly (he used to be the Caterpillar).
- Stephen Fry as Cheshire.
- Michael Sheen as Nivens McTwisp, the White Rabbit.
- Timothy Spall as Bayard Hamar, the Bloodhound.
- Kyle Hebert as Young Bayard.
- Barbara Windsor as Mallymkun the Dormouse.
- Matt Vogel as Wilkins, Time's loyal helper.
- Paul Whitehouse as Thackery Earwicket, the March Hare.
- Wally Wingert as Humpty Dumpty.
- Meera Syal as Nobody.
- Edward Petherbridge as Gentleman Fish.
- Owain Rhys Davies as Delivery Frog.
- Paul Hunter as White Chess King.
Making the Movie
Filming Locations
The main filming for Alice Through the Looking Glass started on August 4, 2014, at Shepperton Studios in England. In August 2014, some scenes were filmed in Gloucester Docks. They even used several old, historic ships for the movie, like the Kathleen and May and the Earl of Pembroke. The Earl of Pembroke was even renamed The Wonder for the film! Filming wrapped up on October 31, 2014.
Music
The music for the film was created by Danny Elfman, a famous composer. The soundtrack was released on May 27, 2016. The popular singer Pink recorded a new song called "Just Like Fire" especially for the movie. She also sang a cover of the classic song "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane, which was used in the movie's trailers and promotions.
Release Information
Alice Through the Looking Glass first showed in London on May 10, 2016. It was then released in cinemas across the United States on May 27, 2016, by Walt Disney Pictures.
Watching at Home
The movie became available for home viewing on Blu-ray, DVD, Blu-ray 3D, and for digital download starting October 18, 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Alicia a través del espejo (película de 2016) para niños
