Review of Dreamchild (1985) by Lita T — 19 Nov 2007
This is a bold film depicting the mysterious relationship between Lewis Carroll and Alice Lidell (who inspired Alice in Wonderland). It is based on the historical event of Mrs. Alice Hargreeves (the elderly Alice Lidell) arriving for the first time on American soil to receive an honorary degree from Columbia University for the centenary of Rev.
Dodgeson's (Lewis Carroll) birth. She confronts the suppressed memories of her strange childhood with Carroll through somewhat disturbing and nightmarish sequences with the help of Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
It is by no means a light-hearted children's story with cute characters. It is also a film that could not be made today because of the subtle tones of pedophilia. Can you decide... was Carroll a perv or a loving friend? Maybe it isn't up to you.
This review of Dreamchild (1985) was written by Lita T on 19 Nov 2007.
Dreamchild has generally received positive reviews.
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