The music video was met with acclaim from most critics , with a number of them deeming it the best video to date from Perry . E! Online opined in a Twitter status that they love the video and compared it to '' Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland '' . '' Rolling Stone '' gave the clip a positive review , praising its introspective nature , saying that ' though the clip recalls familiar looks , the video puts a new spin on it all , recasting every colorful look with a melancholy tone and a darker palette . ' '' Hollywoodlife '' felt that the video was inspiring , while calling Perry a symbol of strength . '' Entertainment Weekly '' also credited the fantastical , whimsical vibe of the visual as Perry teams up with her younger self . Perry received three nominations for the video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards , winning the prize for Best Art Direction
2012 MTV Video Music Awards
2012 MTV Video Music Awards
Wide Awake (song)