Alice (1982 film)

Alice (a.k.a. Alicja) is a 1982 musical-fantasy film directed by Jacek Bromski. A Belgian and Polish co-production, it is a modern telling of Lewis Carroll's 1865 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland story and stars French actress Sophie Barjac in the title role. Jean-Pierre Cassel plays the jogger named Rabbit with whom Alice falls in love; Susannah York, Paul Nicholas, Jack Wild, Tracy Hyde, Peter Straker and Dominic Guard all have supporting roles.

The film features a musical score by Henri Seroka and lyrics by Gyllianna. Barjac's vocals were dubbed by the Scottish singer Lulu. The film is relatively obscure despite the participation of well-known talent. It was released on VHS in the United States by Karl-Lorimar Home Video

Plot
The plot draws loosely its inspiration from Carroll's story, but starting with Alice witnessing a murder.

Cast

 * Sophie Barjac as Alice
 * Jean-Pierre Cassel as Rabbit
 * Susannah York as Queenie
 * Paul Nicholas as Cheshire Cat / Caterpillar
 * Lulu as Alice (singing voice)
 * Jack Wild as Mock Turtle
 * Dominic Guard as Gryphon

Release
The film was internationally released, its title in German being Alicja im Horrorland.

Reception
The film is considered a curiosity "worth seeking out" "(f)or anyone who’s a Lulu fan". This version is also said to emphasise Carroll's obsessiveness. Leonard Maltin found it "entertaining". A retrospective review of the DVD version praised the music and choreography but is very negative about all the rest, the plot in particular, deemed non-existent.