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Martin Short steels the show...in a good way

posted 16 years ago by Snake7088
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martin short is great in this movie, who agrees?

[–] ladym00s 16 years ago

"great" and "martin short" should never be used in the same sentence. Unless you are saying "Martin Short is a great big douche".

[–] Snake7088 16 years ago

well....ok then

[–] RandomRadz 16 years ago

I think he does...maybe not steals it but he is defintitely one of the most memorable things about it. I also think that Miranda Richardson's the Queen of Hearts is extremely memorable! "OWF WITH HIS HEAD!" Hilarious and... " DO YOU PLAY CROQUET?" For some reason the Duchess and The Cheshire Cat also sticks out in my head... as does the race they have not long after she enter Wonderland...I can't remember what it's called though... the one where they all cheat...that scene really makes me laugh!!

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[–] the_movie_watcher 16 years ago

i think, even if you dont like martin short...
if you read the book, you gotta admit he NAILED the role of the mad hatter in this movie.

[–] vdemon96 16 years ago

I agree, I think he was the star although Miranda Richardson was amazing too! I can't imagine what behind the scenes would have been like with them... haha

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[–] jenniferles1000 16 years ago

I agree he was the best thing about this movie.

[–] morninglory2504 15 years ago

the Mad Hatter is my favorite character in the story- and i LOVED Martin Short in the role. he was absolutely adorable. Auntie's Wooden Leg! LOL! i still find myself singing that sometimes.

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[–] hbenthow 14 years ago

He was brilliant.

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[–] DwightFry 13 years ago

He plays the Hatter as more flamboyantly effeminate than mad. In fact, in this version he and the March Hare behave practically like a gay couple.

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[–] xzavalie 13 years ago

I always loved the Mad Hatter in this version, even when I watched this as a child. Now I still think he steals the show. I will watch Martin Short's part in this film over and over again. I think it is great.
I also do love the Walrus and the Carptenter but the Mad Hatter bit is my favourite.