You are going to read a film review.
First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.
Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.
The “Alice in Wonderland” books are among the great classics of children’s literature. Tim Burton’s film version presents a fresh and imaginative take on the story. (1) .
Burton is A the right director for this project. He is known for his dark, macabre and quirky horror and fantasy films. (2) .
(3) . It is the story’s B and colourful characters, in addition to excellent performances by all the actors, that make “Alice in Wonderland” a solid C movie.
(4) . We get to know a young woman who both in the real world and in Wonderland is expected to accept the destiny that is presented to her. (5) . She steers D of the plans that others have made for her, resulting in her being able to live a different and rich life. At the same time all the great characters in Wonderland, and Alice herself, illustrate what Alice’s father told her when she was young and scared – there might actually be E to the idea that the best persons are those who are a bit crazy.
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F charm
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G clear
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H nothing
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I quality
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J something
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K undoubtedly
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6. And she has no choice but to obey.
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7. But Alice is determined that she can and will create her own future.
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8. His characteristic style gives Wonderland and all the great characters a slightly twisted, weird and “gothic” quality that is just right.
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9. The build-up of the screen story is quite similar to that of several other movies in the genre.
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10. The message of the story is excellent as well.
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11. This is a great film, but be aware that the movie contains a few scary sequences.
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