“Alice Through The Looking Glass” (*** out of four) was a sumptuous sequel to the 2010 blockbuster about Alice (Mia Wasikowska) having to return to Wonderland and travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and do battle with the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). A visual feast of magnificent effects and spectacular sets and costumes. Wasikowska’s strong lead performance and solid supporting work from Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Sacha BAron Cohen make this a surprising improvement over its wooden predecessor. Original director Tim Burton handed over the directing reins to James Bobin who actually does a sturdier job than Burton. Final film of legendary character actor Alan Rickman.