Plot: Red and Chloe’s peace is shattered when an unexpected new villain, Maddox Hatter, emerges and captures the Queen of Hearts, forcing them to join forces with a crew of allies to save Wonderland.
This 5th film was Okay.
Pros: Its delivered on how colourful the set designs are. it does own up to how campy the humour can be. The selections of songs were hit or Misses. I like the narration keeping a recap what went down from the previous film. I Red & Chloe interactions with the newest characters & The message of choose who you want to be.
Cons: Maddox Hatter didn’t work for me as a threating villain. That cat is nothing like the Cheshire Cat. Many of the relationships building felt so force. the outcome for the ending was predictable & I didn’t like the green screen a lot.
Genre: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family, Musical
Directed by Kimmy Gatewood
Screenplay by Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, Ru Sommer
Starring: Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura, Brendon Tremblay, Alexandro Byrd, Kiara Romero, Leonardo Nam, Melanie Paxson, Paolo Montalban, Joel Oulette, Zavien Garrett, Ryan McEwen, Dayton Paradis, Awkwafina, Rita Ora & Brandy.
Composer: Torin Borrowdale
Executive producers: Suzanne Todd, Gary Marsh
Producer: Mandy Spencer-Phillips
Production location: Canada
Cinematography: Christopher Baffa
Editor: Katie Ennis
Production companies: Suzanne Todd Productions, Potato Monkey Productions, Bearclaw Productions, Disney Kids & Family
Networks: Disney Channel, Disney+
Casts:
- Kylie Cantrall as Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts
- Emilia Gomez as young Red
- Malia Baker as Chloe Charming, daughter of Cinderella and King Charming
- Liamani Segura as Pink, daughter of the Queen of Hearts and younger sister of Red
- Brielle Celis as young Pink
- Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter, son of the Mad Hatter
- Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter, son of Maddox Hatter and grandson of the Mad Hatter
- Avery Onyx Hargrave as young Max
- Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal, son of Luisa Madrigal
- Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook, daughter of Captain Hook
- Joel Oulette as Robbie Hood, son of Robin Hood
- Zavien Garrett as Felix Facilier, son of Dr. Facilier
- Ryan McEwen as Squirmy Smee, younger twin brother of Squeaky and son of Mr. Smee
- Dayton Paradis as Squeaky Smee, older twin brother of Squirmy and son of Mr. Smee
- Rita Ora as Bridget, the Queen of Hearts, ruler of Wonderland and mother of Red and Pink
- Brandy as Cinderella, Chloe’s mother
- Paolo Montalban as King Charming, Chloe’s father
- Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother
- Awkwafina as the voice of Chessy Cheshire, daughter of the Cheshire Cat
- Jalen Saip as the Footwoman, an employee of the Charming royal court
Additionally, Ruby Rose Turner and Morgan Dudley appear briefly in archive footage as Bridget (the young Queen of Hearts) and Ella (the young Cinderella) respectively, in a flashback.
I recommend watching this film on Disney+ to those who like the franchise.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident film reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe