''Malice in Wonderland '' is a 2009 British

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directed by

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and written by Jayson Rothwell. It is roughly based on

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's 1865 novel ''

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''. The film was released on DVD in the UK on 8 February 2010.

Plot

A modern take on the famous story by Lewis Carroll, it is about a university student ( Maggie Grace) who is knocked over by a black cab in

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. When she wakes up, she has amnesia, lost in a world that is a long way from home—Wonderland. She is dragged through a surreal, frightening underworld filled with bizarre individuals and low-lifes, by the cab driver, Whitey ( Danny Dyer). Confused, she tries to find out who she is, where she is from, and use what wits she has left to get back home.

Cast and characters

* Maggie Grace as Alice * Danny Dyer as Whitey *

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as Harry Hunt * Matt King as Gonzo *

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as The Duchess * Bronagh Gallagher as Hattie * Anthony Higgins as Rex * Paul Kaye as Caterpillar * Gary Beadle as Felix Chester *

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as Mrs. Jones

Critical reception

''Malice in Wonderland'' received negative reviews from critics. On

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, the film has a rating of 10%, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 4/10.

References

External links

* * 2009 films British crime films Films based on Alice in Wonderland British fantasy films 2000s English-language films Films directed by Simon Fellows 2000s British films Films scored by Christian Henson {{fantasy-film-stub