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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland [DVD] [1972]

Michael Crawford , Peter Sellers , William Sterling    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Crawford, Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore, Spike Milligan, Michael Hordern
  • Directors: William Sterling
  • Format: PAL, Colour, Anamorphic, Widescreen, Mono
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Oracle
  • DVD Release Date: 17 Mar 2008
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000YZ858U
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 62,296 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Fifteen year old Fiona Fullerton heads an all star British cast in this double BAFTA winning musical comedy - widely regarded as the most lavish and most faithful adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy Novel. - One of the most enduring classic stories of all time! - Fully restored, digitally remastered in correct 'Scope Aspect Ratio! - Grade 'A' all star British cast! - Plus a 16 Page Booklet! - Filmed to mark the centenary of the completion of the Alice novels, this extravagantly lush British spectacle, which brings Sir John Tenniel's famous illustrations enchantingly to life with a bewitching score by James Bond composer John Barry and BAFTA winning cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth (2001: A Space Odyssey), is presented on DVD in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1 Todd-AO 35 'Scope.


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52 of 57 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Great film ruined by careless transfer to DVD 19 Jan 2004
Format:DVD
So, 'Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ has been released on DVD. That's the good news. The bad news is that the print is so bad, I’ve got a ten-year old video taped from TV with a faulty aerial in better shape! So, only get this if you are desperate (it is cheap) and even then think twice and do without it.

The company concerned is Platinum Disc Corporation of La Crosse, WI, USA, and may God have mercy on them for having the nerve to put this out for public consumption. In fact, I can scarely believe this release is legal.

It's pan and scan, unsurprisingly, and appears to be region free. Pity the whole thing wasn't! It's such a shame that it's not a decent transfer as it's an excellent film. In fact, I was quite surprised to find so much music not on the original Warner Brothers LP. This is definitely a candidate for some enterprising company or person to re-record with all the songs and musical bridges intact.

The film itself is very enjoyable with good performances from the entire cast, but special mention for Fiona Fullerton in the title role. She is magnificent, especially considering her limited experience at that stage of her career. One can only hope this film gets a legal release in the UK before too long. In the meantime, don't buy this version - it's a waste of money, even at this price!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars MR Belverdear 10 Oct 2009
Format:DVD
Although made around 1972, what this film lacks in special effects, makes up with it's great performances by an all star cast of the 70's. Watch out for a young Dennis Waterman painting roses red.In this film there are some great cameos from Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore and Spike Milligan.The scenes when Fiona Fullerton shrink and Grow are priceless and ground breaking for the time. Special effects make-up was quite good too. This feature also has some eye catching visuals and a nice musical score.Would be nice to see this piece of archive restored to it's former glory.Shot in widescreen 2.35:1 ratio.Although the film effects look primitive compared to now, young kids will love it.Strictly for Alice in Wonderland fans and nostalgia addicts. Simply a piece of wonderment from a bigone era!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 11 Jan 2010
Format:DVD
This is probably the film version that comes closest to Lewis Carroll's original ideas. (It even uses Carroll's original title). Superbly well cast, it remains faithful both to the story line and the songs found in the book. Fiona Fullerton is perhaps a little too grown up for the title role, but is charmingly innocent nevertheless. A star cast provides good support, amid colourful sets and, for the time, good special effects. This is a film for all ages to enjoy time and time again.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Film, Disappointing Disc
At last the movie I loved as a child on DVD presented in Cinemascope.....but huge disappointment when viewed. First the sound is AWFUL! Read more
Published 23 days ago by RogShop
5.0 out of 5 stars The best version of this clever story
I can't answer for the DVD as I haven't bought it yet though I will. I'm not a particular Alice fan so "ordinary" versions of the story aren't likely to grab me. Read more
Published on 13 July 2010 by Helen
1.0 out of 5 stars Alice in Wonderland
I don't usually do reviews but this film was so bad I have been moved to do so now. I bought this film because the current Johnny Depp film does not follow the true story line so... Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. Jm Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Alices Adventures in Wonderland
I saw this film on the TV a few weeks ago, and thought it was an ideal stocking filler for my 11 year-old grand daughter. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by A. Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better adaptations
This early 70s musical adaptation has one of John Barry's best scores. The songs are great. This stays very faithful to the tone of the book and has many wonderful performances... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Matt Testifies
3.0 out of 5 stars Faithful but less than magical
The star-studded 1972 live-action musical version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland isn't quite the catastrophe it's widely remembered as, but it's a long way from being... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Trevor Willsmer
3.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful adaptation but
A wonderful adaptation, great music by John Barry and appearances by just about every British star at the time, but unfortunately the sound reproduction is not worthy of this... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Nagarjunia
3.0 out of 5 stars movie
It is a classic tale, which I enjoy, but I think the 1999 version with Miranda
Richardson is better.
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by John Macdonald
1.0 out of 5 stars Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
I thought this would be a great movie but it turned out to be very dated! Fiona Fullerton speaks in a very stilted and over-acted way and once the singing started I had to turn it... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by F. Lam-clark
5.0 out of 5 stars fun for all
This really is fun for all.Alice is brought to life by the charming Fiona Fullerton and Michael Crawford is quite wonderful as the White Rabbit. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by Alan Butcher
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