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The third and final entry in the dreaded "Care Bears" trilogy. This time the titled characters are basically playing off "Alice in Wonderland" with mostly ho-hum results. The youngest of audiences will be entranced by the vibrant colors of the film and the cute bears, but everyone else should stay away. Amazing to me that this concept became a marginally successful franchise. Once again though the stuffed animals made a killing during this time period as they dethroned the dreaded Cabbage Patch Kids as hug-worthy novelties we all had to have. Honestly the toys were better than the movies, at least the toys never talked or annoyed me. 2 stars out of 5.

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This is a classic movie. Much better than the first for young kids. So it is only loosely based on the Alice in Wonderland concept but it is highly inventive and colourful and loveable.

It also has a rare thing - some good songs! Nowadays it seems Childrens movies just get thrown around for commercial value and stuck together in no time. Effort has been put in over the songs in this movie.

I bought the video (or rather had it bought for me) back in the 80s and although I'm now in my twenties I still go back and watch it now and then.

Sad maybe but this is a great movie and definitely recommended for children and especially those born into the world of dire late 90s children TV.

I saw this as a kid in the 80s and loved it and for that reason it will always remain a part of me. I was not a Care Bears fan or anything, but this movie was a lot of fun. The characters were very developed. The story was a lot of fun. The animation was decent. And the songs really stand out. Usually, the music in animated children's movies is pretty pitiful, but these songs are good! "Everything is wonderful in wonderland", "Mad about Hats", "Dont forget to use your heart", and a whole bunch of others. It's funny, it has good messages for kids, Alice is cute, and the animations is really psychedelic because this is set in *Wonderland* of course. The wizard is scary and his two assistants are hilarious. So is the Chesher Cat. See it!

The Care Bears: Adventure in Wonderland is the best Care Bears movie of them all, especially in terms of animation quality, songs, execution and plot.

The film is also a much better version of the Alice in Wonderland story, if the Disney movie and Lewis Carroll books scare you. Remember, he was high when he came up with these concepts.

The Care Bears version includes many of the magical elements of his stories, but also add in useful lessons for children about believing in oneself against all odds, service unto others, caring and compassion.

Watch this version instead - you won't regret it.

Maybe the reason why I love this film so much is because I remember it from when I was really little but I'll stand by saying I think that this film is quality. For sheer drama, Care Bears Movie II is probably better but this film is lighter, more comical and more colourful!

I LOVE the songs! I mean, Natalie Cole sings the opener for heaven's sake! And the Cheshire Cat, rapping, is just genius (as is Grumpy Bear rapping at the end). Alice, to be honest, annoyed me after a while but I still find Dim and Dum funny to this day (though I think few share my opinion but the scene where they think they've caught Alice in a big sack still cracks me up).

But anyway, give it a go, you might just be converted (or maybe not...!)