The 'bastardisation' of childhood favourites
As a child, did you read Lewis Carroll's Alice Through the Looking Glass? I recall the vivid imagery both Alice books placed in my mind. In fact, if I had to pick one book that stuck with me throughout my childhood and is still a favourite in my adult years, I'd have to say, hands down, that Alice in Wonderland is it.
So, as you may imagine, in 2010, when Tim Burton released his take on Lewis Carroll's psychedelic masterpiece, I was initially disappointed by his re-interpretation. I must admit though, after a few viewings, I have learned to appreciate it more, but I prefer to have it on without the sound, because it's the visuals that do it for me more so than the dialogue, plot and acting.
Anyway, the next instalment is due in July. It's been a while since I've read Alice Through the Looking Glass, so I'll have to dig into that before this new version sullies my memory of a childhood favourite. Still, after watching the trailer, I'm eagerly anticipating its release. Why not check it out and tell me what you think?
Which of your childhood favourites has been 'bastardised' by big budget film versions of the original? Which ones do you think were done well?
" The Creature from the Black Lagoon" and "The Little Shop of Horrors".