What will be the first truly great 3-D film? Alice in Wonderland entertains throughout but proves to be a colourful pop-up book more than a significant movie. I found the screenplay to be sorely lacking; perhaps all of these “destiny” films share the same shortcomings. If it is foretold that the protagonist is going to do something than they will do it by the time the climax arrives. The rising action of “will he give up?” or “will she walk away?” becomes entirely meaningless. The film seems to lack irreverence or innocence and becomes a series of mundane events. At …
Public Enemies
Michael Mann has constucted an entertaining period film with his latest release, Public Enemies. The film recounts the exploits of bank robber John Dillinger during the Great Depression. Although he may be an outlaw, Dillinger captures the public imagination with his charisma and Robin Hood persona. Initially, Dillinger was sent to prison for robbing a grocery store. He regretted the crime because of the kind nature of the store owner but became embittered towards society because of a sentence that he felt was excessive. After leaving prison, he successfully organizes a series of daring bank robberies but always steals from …