what makes this film so amazing isnt its seamless meshing of 3d and live action visuals, or its flawless soundtrack, or even its ability to pull at your heartstrings during its more pivotal points. No, what makes it so amazing is that some parts of it can be interpreted in multiple ways.
The people who tend to dislike it are those who either go in expecting one thing but get another, or who prefer to have plotlines spoon fed to them from start to finish. I went in expecting mindless nudity with guns and swords. What i got was a movie that really made me care for the characters and what happened to them. This is what that horrible film tim burton made under the title of "Alice in wonderland" should have been.
I can say this, everything isnt what it seems and if youre prepared to do a little thought during or even after the film is over you will be well rewarded.
Signed, An avid lewis carroll / original Alice in wonderland fan.
What's great about it: original plot and ability to be interpreted in multiple ways