Going to see a Johnny Depp movie is like purchasing insurance with your entertainment: it’s guaranteed to be good. There’s no doubt that he’s a superlative actor, but part of his success stems from his fondness for working with quirky director Tim Burton. “To be able to do anything with Tim Burton is a real honour,” said Depp of Alice in Wonderland, the most recent Burton/Depp collaboration, and the 7th piece in this duo’s repertoire. Since 1990, their collaborations have offered satirical twists on classic fairy-tale tropes, inviting us to pause, think and dream.