Alice In Wonderland Quote by Tweedledee

The famous two characters in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There" (1871) are best recognized as Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

These two stout individuals, introduced by Carroll, bring to life a nursery rhyme in which they agree to engage in a battle but never actually follow through. Despite the rhyme's suggestion of conflict, the Tweedle brothers never contradict each other. Instead, they harmonize in their words and actions.

Even when faced with the threat of a menacing black crow, they choose flight over fight. This unity in their agreement and cooperation is reflected in John Tenniel's illustrations, which depict them as inseparable twins.

    Tweedledum and Tweedledee
        Agreed to have a battle;
    For Tweedledum said Tweedledee
        Had spoiled his nice new rattle.

    Just then flew down a monstrous crow,
        As black as a tar-barrel;
    Which frightened both the heroes so,
        They quite forgot their quarrel.

So anyways, Alice is  wondering in the woods and trying to get to the 8th square before dark. She meets two fat boys who look like identical school boys. 

They have their names embroidered on their collars: TWEEDLEDUM and TWEEDLEDEE. Only DUM and DEE are showing in front.

Alice is in a hurry, since she doesn't want to be in the woods after dark. But the funny little boys don't want to let her go so quickly:

"Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be;
but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic."
- Tweedledee

The boys talk in a funny way saying 'contrariwise' time and again. They say they know what Alice is thinking and this quote is Tweedledee's answer to her thoughts.

But instead Alice says she was only thinking what is the best way out of the forest. Tweedledum and Tweedledee don't take any notice and begin repeating an extremely long piece of poetry for Alice.

If you'd like to get all Lewis Carroll's books (Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass and A Wasp in a Wig) in one package have a look at this interactive illustrated downloadable eBook OR you can get an actual Paperback book.

Alice In Wonderland Movie Review

I have just returned from the Underland, Tim Burton's Wonderland. I've met all the creatures, and while many of them are funny and cute, the Cheshire Cat is best of all. This vaporising feline appears suddenly, always at the right time and disappears as quickly, finally saving the day!

Alice in Wonderland is Disney's latest 3D production. Alice Kingsley (Mia Wasikowska) is a 19 year old girl in Victorian era who escapes getting engaged by following a White Rabbit through a rabbit hole to Underland. There she meets the Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, March Hare and Dormouse who try to convince Alice that she is the one who will help them return the crown to the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) from the evil big-headed Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). Evidently there will be a battle scene in this plot but it is not too dark for all the family to enjoy.  Actually there is nothing dark in this Tim Burton film, except the stepping stones in the water surrounding the Castle. That is a little surprising considering Tim Burton's other movies; Edward Scissorhand, Corpse of A Bride, Sweeney Todd.

The scenery and animation is superb. It is amazing how believable the characters seem. The actual people acting with animated characters looks effortless and real. Another favorite of mine was the Caterpillar with the voice and facial features of Alan Rickman. All in all the many furry animals have such extreme personalities and they are so endearing, as you could expect from a Disney film, that there was a lot of laughter in the cinema tonight.

The music in the movie was in tune with the scenes, beautiful and exiting. Tim Burton has added many quotes to this film  from the original Lewis Carroll books. "Why is the raven like a writing desk?" is used several times; it truly points out the madness of the Hatter (Johnny Depp). But one was left missing: "We're all mad here!"

I enjoyed the film and so did my daughter who was giggling out loud half the time. I'd like to see it soon again and escape into the magic of Wonderland.

Seen the movie, now get the book:

New Alice In Wonderland Movie Posters

These two new movie posters by Disney look beautiful, the anticipation is growing!

A few more months to go for the big date with the White Rabbit! Mark March 5, 2010 into your calendars if you haven't done that already.

[Image credits: The Walt Disney Company 2010] 

 

The New Pictures Of Wonderland And The Movie Plot

Disney has released new movie photos of Burton's Alice In Wonderland for us to savour and build up some excitement!

 

The landscape looks inviting but a bit dark as you can expect from Tim Burton.

The topiary in the first picture looks creepy, the danger there is imminent.

The second picture is from the rose garden where Alice encounters talking flowers. It looks magical!

This is a picture of Alice with Tweedledee and Tweedledum at the gates in Wonderland.

In this new Burton's movie Alice is already 17 years old and the plot tells that she is invited to attend a huge party at a Victorian estate.

 

But when Alice finds out that she is about to be proposed to in front of hundreds of society snobs, she flees and again runs after the White Rabbit and through the hole into the Wonderland. 

 

Curiously she doesn't remember her previous encounters in Wonderland where her old acquaintances are waiting for her to help them. 

 

The Cheshire Cat, the March Hare and Tweedledee and Tweedledum are ready to rebel against the Red Queen who has taken the throne from her sister, the White Queen, and in doing so transformed the previously peaceful kingdom of Wonderland into a world of deceit and disagreements. Very interesting screenplay from Linda Woolverton.

 

[Image credits: The Walt Disney Company 2009]

Want To See A Preview Of Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland Movie?

If you’re impatiently waiting for the next Tim Burton movie, you can actually have an early peek at the Alice in Wonderland movie for only $37!

Disney is presenting a D23 EXPO in Anaheim Convention Center on September 10-13, 2009. This will be the ultimate Disney Fan Experience. The four days will be full of live events, interactive pavilions and entertainment. 

Visitors will get to preview many upcoming movie events, including Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story 3, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, TRON, Disney’s A Christmas Carol and Rapunzel.

You can buy the tickets now from D23Expo

I sure wish I could make a trip to Anaheim, California on September.

Alice In Wonderland Makes It To The Great IMAX 3D Theatres

The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation have decided that Burton’s Alice in Wonderland will be perfect for an IMAX Experience.

The film starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and several other stars (see earlier posting for casting details) will be released to IMAX 3D theatres simultaneously with the film’s release on March 5, 2010.

The top management of both Walt Disney Studios and IMAX Filmed Entertainment seem to be very exited about this movie-event of the year:

Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, said,

"If ever there was a film that cried out to be presented in Disney Digital 3D(TM) and the premium IMAX 3D format, Tim Burton's fantastic interpretation of 'Alice in Wonderland' is that film." 

This is going to be an eye-popping cinematic experience as Tim takes moviegoers down the rabbit hole and into the dimensional world filled with incredible characters, sly humor, and wild adventures.

Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment is equally exited: 

"Alice in Wonderland' is a fantastic addition to our 2010 film slate". "Combining a beloved Disney classic re-designed through the imagination of Tim Burton's creative vision with these incredibly outrageous characters and world class actors certainly makes for an event-status film, and we're pleased to add another level of excitement to this highly-anticipated movie."