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Originally Posted by The_Return
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Typical Burton. Your opinion of his work in general should be a perfect indication of whether or not you'll enjoy this: there's not a lot of new ground here, but if you're still fond of Burton's style you should still find a lot to enjoy here.
Personally, I had fun with it. Nothing special, but some great imagery and fun characters. You get exactly what you pay for: a once great director going back to the same well that he's nearly dried up, and pulling up something that looks and smells a lot like his earlier work. Pretty colours, familiar story, great cast...many will call him out for laziness, but if you keep your expectations grounded this is a pretty solid little adventure.
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I kind of figured as much, unfortunately. Although I have to disagree; I truly don't think he's "lost it", or anything, he's just in the worst place a director with a strong vision can be: high profile but not trusted enough to do what he wants. His films, going back to the late 90s or so, reek of studio interference, which is still at least partly his own fault I guess. But I think, left to his own devices, he could still make engaging and unique films.
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A Serious Man (2009)
Finally got around to watching this. An incredibly bizarre, ominous parable that has its characters and audience asking "Why?"
And none of whom are given an answer.
Some of their best original work in some time.