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Phoebe in Wonderland (2008)

 -  Drama  -  20 January 2008 (USA)
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Confounded by her clashes with the seemingly rule-obsessed world, a troubled young girl seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher.

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Miss Dodger
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Peter Lichten
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Principal Davis
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Dr. Miles / Humpty Dumpty
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Miss Reiter
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The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, as her brilliant but anguished mother begins to worry for her daughter's health. Written by Anonymous

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Dare to dream your life.

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Drama

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Rated PG-13 for thematic material and brief strong language | See all certifications »

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20 January 2008 (USA)  »

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Csodaországban  »

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$18,535 (USA) (13 March 2009)

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$72,979 (USA) (27 March 2009)
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Trivia

This movie is Elle Fanning's first lead role in a feature film. See more »

Quotes

Peter Lichten: Why do we have to go to the principal's office?
Phoebe: I spat at the other kids. I couldn't help it.
Peter Lichten: Phoebe, what do you mean you couldn't help it?
Hillary Lichten: She means she couldn't help it.
Phoebe: Please tell Mr. Davis I couldn't help it.
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Connections

References Alice in Wonderland (1949) See more »

Soundtracks

"Piano Trio No. 2 in E Flat"
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Hard to describe, but it was great
14 June 2009 | by (Romania) – See all my reviews

Elle Fanning did great acting, considering she was only 10, but also because the role was complex at a level of magnitude to a normal one. She had to play a girl playing a role. How fitting, considering the inherent recursiveness of Lewis Caroll's work, around which the entire story revolves.

The movie can be brutal some times, some times a little annoying, some times even boring, but it is great when you realize that at the time, some character in the movie is feeling the same emotion. It is not an easy movie. The wife, always afraid to get too deep into a movie, completely freaked out, but I enjoyed the movie tremendously.

Bottom line, think Ballet Shoes with Tourette syndrome and a level of self reference worthy of Alice in Wonderland. I can only advise you to prepare for watching the movie, because bathroom and snack breaks or eating popcorn while watching it is not going to cut it.


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