Saturday, March 13, 2010

Alice in Wonderland

This movie is a must see. I loved it. We saw it in 3D and the visual effects were just stunning. I normally don't like to see movies in 3D because it hurts my eyes but this one wasn't too bad.

I will admit I was skeptic to see this movie at first. I hated the original as a kid. For as long as I can remember I suffered from claustrophobia. I can recall being about 8 years old at Disney world going on the 1000 leagues under the sea ride and having a panic attack because I felt the walls closing in on me. Watching Alice in Wonderland made me feel the same way. When she enters the room and the door is too small, and then she is too big and the room is constantly changing used to leave me with such anxiety I couldn't watch it. I think I watched the movie twice when I was little and that was enough for me. I was a little afraid that this scene in the movie, especially in 3D would drive me over the edge. Thankfully it didn't and I have to say the movie was amazing. Johnny Depp did a fabulous job as usual, Anne Hathaway looked beautiful as the while queen and the actress who played Alice was awesome.

Johnny Depp is by far is by far my favorite actor. To me he can encompass a wide variety of character's and be believable in each and every role he plays. No other actor can even compare. I admit he is a little kooky and eccentric but I love him all the same. Parts of the movie Public Enemy was filmed in Chicago, Illinois, Milwaukee and some small areas of Wisconsin. During the filming of this movie I was working for the Milwaukee Police Dept. A memo went out telling everyone when Johnny Depp would be filming and gave us a warning of which streets were going to be closed down and what area's needed to be patrolled by officers. Another memo also went out asking any middle age men averaging around 5'8-5'9 to volunteer as extra's in the movie. I immediately called my dad who is a police officer and begged him to volunteer. Unfortunately I wasn't looking at the print closely because there was a weight restriction. My dad is a little on the heavier side so he couldn't volunteer. I begged all the guys I worked with to volunteer so I could meet Johnny Depp but the guys weren't as excited about it as I was.
Of course I forgot the day the memo mentioned that filming would occur and can remember being stuck in traffic trying to make my way into work and getting irritated with all the crappy drivers. Well of course when I finally made it into work my boss asked if I got out to see the shooting of the movie. How could i have forgotten!! There was my chance to meet Johnny Depp and I missed it. I probably would have been arrested for sexual assault though if I actually would have seen him

The following weekend my family and I went out of town in northern Wisconsin. The scene in the movie where Johnny and his buddies are staying at that cabin in the woods near the end , was right where we were staying. And once again I had just missed Johnny. They had shot that scene a few days before we arrived. I had two chances to meet him and I missed him. You can bet if they ever have Johnny Depp come to Ft Bragg I will be camping out for sure!!

So enough babbling about Johnny. I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. The hubs and I just made a nice romantic dinner of steak, asparagus, mushrooms and baked potatoes and are about to rent some movies and cuddle on the couch

XOXO

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11 comments:

  1. Ooh I'm glad you liked it too!!!

    Johnny Depp is like the best ever. I just love how anything he does turns to gold. He was so perfect for that role. That is such a bummer you missed meeting him. He seems like one of the coolest and most down to earth guys in Hollywood.

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  2. My husband & I really want to watch it! We are planning on going next weekend! The weather here in Oregon started to get cold, so my husband and I just rented a movie and are definitely going to cuddle on the couch! Have a Great Weekend!

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  3. The movie didn't appeal to me in the previews - but after reading your blog, I just might give it a try anyway.

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  4. I reeeeally want to see it. I hope it's in theaters long enough for me to catch it in 3D and I can't believe you missed your chance to meet johnny, shame on you! Haha juuus kidding :)

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  5. Ooooo, I love Johnny too! I saw "Public Enemies" for the first time last night, and it was soooooooo good. The only annoying part was my husband correcting the storyline the ENTIRE time. Damn that history degree! I finally had to tell him to shut up and just let me enjoy the movie. I really want to see "Alice" but it will take a lot of bribery on my part if I want him to see it with me... ;)

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  6. I am going to have to see this...I keep hearing good things! Johnny is just something else! :)

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  7. I can't wait to see this movie! It looks so good!
    P.S. I left you something on my blog!

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  8. It's definitely on my list of movies to see. Can't wait!! :)

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  9. Once again - I just can't agree with your comments about JD... but your dinner with hubby sounds SUPER yummy. I love mushrooms and asparagus!

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  10. hey! left you an award at my blog! :) Hope you have a great week!

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  11. Oh I have been wanting to go to this... maybe tomorrow. An excellent way to spend a day on spring break I think!

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