Alice in Wonderland [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Bravo to Subversive Cinema for finally bringing this gem to DVD. And to Amazon for making it widely available. This DVD contains both the X-rated and the XXX version of this infectiously happy little porno. A true classic from the Golden Age of porn.

This Alice is for adults only. The story is straight out of Lewis Carroll. Except that Alice is older. She's a small town librarian. A 20-year-old virgin and a prude. But Alice is the hottest prude you'll ever meet. Kristine DeBell was the Playmate and Playboy Centerfold for June 1976. She is the cutest little hottie, with her tiny upturned nose, petite body, all natural assets, and neatly trimmed bush (this was the 70s).

After a tiff with her horny boyfriend, prudish Alice learns all about sex in her daytrip to Wonderland. Her guides are Lewis Carrol's famous cast of characters. With a twist.

The Mad Hatter is a flasher with a 9-inch schlong. Humpty Dumpty falls off his wall and needs Alice to "blow" him up again. The White Rabbit is a perv who likes spying on Alice as she plays with herself. Tweedledum and Tweedledee are incestuous twins who can't get enough of each other. They show Alice how to get it on. The King's knights are Gay. The King is a Bongo playing African who speaks in painfully tortured rhyme (70s rap?). The Queen is a leather clad Dominatrix who takes a liking to Alice. And enjoys having her eat at her box. Alice is finally deflowered by the Texaco pump attendant (her boyfriend). It is a total laugh riot.

It may be porn but it's not like any porn you've ever seen. With fully choreographed song and dance numbers. Broadway Style and performed with gusto. A constant stream of witty one-liners. And naked flesh galore. Don't know if Kristine does her own singing but she sounds great. Just imagine, a singing, dancing Playboy Bunny. What more could you ask for. If you want sleaze, this is not for you. It is not nasty sex. It is just pure fun. Innocent fun. Even with the hardcore footage restored it remains sweet and innocent. And the cornball jokes never stop coming. Sample:

Alice eyeing the Mad Hatter's shrivelled dick with horror: "Oh my goodness... Are you alright? ... I thought I'd broken it."
Scrug to a wet Alice: "We don't have any towels. We had one once but a hotel stole it away."
Alice, as the Muggie licks her all over: "It feels good... If it feels good, there's a good chance it must be bad."
Humpty Dumpty falls and breaks his balls and everyone sings: "He can't get his ding-a-ling up." (Song)
Queen to Alice: "I don't want to cut off your head, I want you to give me some head."
Alice to girl impaled on Knight: 'What's a girl like you doing on a Knight like this?" (Song)
King to Gay Knight on Horseback: "Stay on the Nag, Fag."
King to Alice: "May My Rod and My Staff Comfort thee."

This Limited Storybook Edition DVD (30th Anniv.) contains the 72min X-Rated Theatrical cut (softcore) and the complete 81min XXX original (hardcore). It also comes with a 37min documentary featuring interviews with Adult Film practorian, Bill Margold, Porn Star and Feminist Critic, Lena Ramone and Larry Gelman who played the White Rabbit. Sadly Kristine DeBell was not involved. The films are presented in their original 1.85:1 widescreen (enhanced for widescreen TV). The X-rated version (softcore) has been fully restored and is as near perfect as you'll probably ever get to see Alice. The XXX version (hardcore) varies in quality depending on the state of each restored hardcore element. Multiple defects still remain. But it's more than acceptable. Sound is in the original Mono. Worth the price? Absolutely. Alice is delightful. It's light and breezy. It's full of fun. It'll leave you happy and smiling. It'll have you humming along with its silly tunes. They just don't make shows like these any more. And Kristine DeBell never looked more adorable than here.

Note: No other Extras are included. The originally proposed soundtrack audio-CD has been axed. The Limited Storybook Edition which I bought from Amazon doesn't have any storybook. Just the single DVD.

PS. Kristine does indeed do all her own hardcore scenes. All except the final deflowering. The defloration closeup uses a body-double. Apparently Kristine did sing all Alice's songs as well. An amazingly multi-talented girl.

I first saw this movie nearly 20 years ago on VHS. I ignored it for awhile until one evening I was looking for some movies before the weather
turned bad. I picked this up and decided it would probably be a loser. How wrong I was. This movie stands out above all others in this genre. The production quality was outstanding from start to finish. I thought that I would be doing the FF thing, or just stopping it and rewinding it, instead, I watched and really enjoyed this movie. I rennted it on several ocassions afterwards, and always seemed to notice something I had missed. The VHS version was the theatrical "X" rated version, although it would probably be a hard "R" today. Have I ordered the DVD? You bet I have,as I think it will make a fine addition to my varied collection. This is really a fun & funny movie, but definately not the Alice in Wonderland for kids. I am not at all surprised to see the high ratings for this movie, in fact I would be surprised by anything less. Charlie S.

Alice In Wonderland

"Alice In Wonderland" is a carefree 1976 musical sex comedy that has endured in popularity; it holds a unique place in adult films. Though "Alice" was shot with some hardcore sex scenes, the maker or distributor (20th Century Fox!) chose to delete the explicit footage before the movie was released. Thanks to abundant nudity, and the sparkling presence of pretty Kristine DeBell, the now hard R/soft X feature became a popular and highly profitable staple on the drive-in theater circuit.

Miss DeBell was a Ford agency fashion model before making "Alice." In April 1976 she appeared on the cover of Playboy; the photo came under fire from anti-pornography zealots because it portrayed her as an underage schoolgirl. While never a "Playmate," Kristine also was pictured au natural in the August issue as part of a Helmut Newton photo feature. After "Alice," she moved on to roles in the Bill Murray comedy "Meatballs" and other mainstream films. Her TV credits include the role of Judge Harry Stone's rock star girlfriend Jennifer Black in an episode of "Night Court," and a stint on "The Young and the Restless."

In the early 1980s "Alice" was released on home video with the deleted footage restored, though the theatrical version was more widely available. The "Limited Storybook Edition" contains both the XXX and soft X versions; the Playboy cover photo is included on the back of the DVD case. The explicit footage is slightly abbreviated, most noticeably in Alice's massage scene, and has significantly more scratches, jumps, color shifts, etc. than the version released by Xtravision in the '80s.

What has always made "Alice" appealing is its lighthearted treatment of sex. In this pre-HIV world, lovemaking is presented as risk-free fun; the silly jokes, catchy songs, and dance choreography make it unlike any other adult film in memory. An above average actress for this genre, Kristine DeBell projects refreshing sincerity, enthusiasm, and innocence (her fresh-faced cuteness and natural body don't hurt, either). Well worth watching.

Well, what more can I add to the dooby's review, which is excellent (I based on it when decision on buying this DVD came to my mind)? Not that much, probably some subjective emotional expessions.

When I was watching this movie I'd had a feeling that this is probably the one and only example of this kind. The movie has a funny story-line, there are music, songs and choreography, but not a single sign of what the modern hardcore production is about. There was a spirit of the time and.... it was fun!

Maybe this movie doesn't offer what the modern understanding of XXX implies, but we have to understand the difference between those who went on exploring the area of adult movie industry in 70-s and 2000-s. This dramatical issue (among the others) is being discussed in "30 years of Alice In Wonderland" 37-minute-length featurette (which I think is very informative and interesting).

Pure and innocent. Or maybe I am wrong? Well, watch this movie and tell why if it is so.

The first time I saw "Alice" was on VHS years ago. The edit of the movie on that tape was somewhere between the "R" rated version on this DVD and the "XXX" version available only in the "Storybook Edition." After watching the "R" cut from the storybook edition, I was surprised at how jarring many of the cuts really were. The version on the VHS tape had no hardcore footage, but had plenty more nudity and debauchery than the "R" version on the DVD.

If you are interested in this movie, you are interested in seeing the "XXX" version. Even if you, for some reason, want to see this movie but aren't interested in seeing hardcore, the "R" version is a lame alternative, as it has been chopped to bits or utilizes cropped versions of "XXX" shots to achieve the "R" (for example, Alice sitting on the rock).

There are lots of angry reviews posted by people who accidentally bought the "R" version thinking they were getting the "Storybook" with both "R" and "XXX." From what I can tell, the storybook is out of print, meaning you have to buy it from an independent seller. E-mail the person first to make sure the DVD is listed as having both versions of the movie. I purchased my NEW copy of the storybook from an independent seller for less than the "R" version is listed on Amazon!

Both versions are on one disc, and I was expecting two seperate discs, so make sure when you get one disc you check to make sure it only has the "R" version. It's a lot of hassle, for sure, but it IS a good movie, and worth it if you are interested. Things like this simply aren't made any more, and in spite of the handful of different DVD releases from the past few years, all essentially with identical packaging but containing very different material, it IS possible to find what you are looking for at a reasonable price.