A Frowny Weekend, and A Mad Tea Party
After a truly hectic weekend, though it feels longer than just a handful of days, I feel less than pumped to go to a public high school for the first time in... well, a very long time. It's been... what? Two, three years? I don't think I'll have problems learning--I was always a sort-of sponge, and I take class seriously. But it's all of those people--people who aren't even all that interested in learning--that are scaring the shit out of me.
I was supposed to start back on Friday, but long story short, it didn't work out. I have to try it for a little while, and hopefully if it doesn't pan out for me, I'll be able to find myself another high school (or just another option) over the summertime or whatever. Honestly? I just want to get high school out of the way, push this chapter of my life behind me so I can figure out what to do with myself.
In other news, I'm thinking about beginning a folder of poetry I consider the "prime cuts" of my extensive portfolio. I may or may not attempt to publish something in the future, but it can't hurt to be prepared, right? Right?
Aaand... I saw Alice in Wonderland yesterday.
My verdict?
At four out of five stars, I thought Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland was great, but... it lacked something, I guess.
The plot, while interesting, had that kind of overused "you're the only one who can save us, Alice!" stench to it. But while it had that faintly spoiled smell of Fate, Burton kind of gave Alice more of a... choice in the matter, I guess, but not quite. If it weren't for the caterpillar (Absolem--I had to Wiki it), who, by the way, I could not stop snickering at--I saw Snape the entire time!--I don't think Alice would have fought the Jabberwocky.
(Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen. Loved her lips!!)
Johnny Depp, as you all probably know, was the Mad Hatter. I felt he was kind of bland, as far as performance goes, compared to Helena Bonham Carter (the Red Queen), who had a fierce personality that I felt was perfectly displayed on the cinema screen. And not to mention, Johnny-dear looked kind of... scary. I like Burton's originality--I thought the outfits and everything were to die for--but I think the Mad Hatter was a bit too intense for me. Maybe it was the makeup? The hair? I dunno. I wanted his hat, though.
And my favorite character? Chessur, of course! The animation was gorgeous with his constantly phasing in and out of tangibility. And I liked the color change from the obscene magentas of Disney to cool dove-grey and electric cyan (with amazingly blue eyes!). I'm actually thinking up some kind of modified costume for Halloween this year, even if I doubt I'll be trick-or-treating anymore. It'll still be fun to plan, you know?
(Chessur the Cheshire Cat, voiced by Stephen Fry. AMAZING; one of my fave gifs!)ANYWAY. I also thought the plot was kind of like... flat soda. I wish it were zingier, more attention-grabbing. It seemed kind of droll--Alice falls back into hole, Alice stumbles into boatload of ragtag characters within fifteen minutes of being in Underland, Alice has destiny thrust upon her: THIS OR THAT, CHOOSE NAO! Poor girl.
As far as Alice goes, I felt she was pretty cardboard, too. The actress... Mia Wasikowska, she didn't really make Alice all that brilliant. Actually, she was kind of like a boring version of Luna Lovegood. And no offense, but how come everyone else in the film gets cool makeup and Alice's face is left bare? Maybe it's some kind of symbolism about youth or untouched innocence or something, but I kind of wish there was some funky eyeshadow involved.
So... all in all, I liked the movie, but it wasn't a favorite. The soundtrack, Almost Alice, is pretty good though! Specifically, "Tea Party" by Kerli, but that might be because I have a teensy celeb-crush on Kerli... *blush*
Okay! Anyway, this was just my little opinion (that went on and on and...), and I encourage you to see Tim Burton's latest for yourself. Because we all have different opinions, yes? It was a good experience, either way.
Well, time to go write some fan fiction, sing some songs, and try not to panic anymore over school. Lovelovelove.
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