Comments on: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

By: suzero

suzero — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 18:38:27 +0000

Johnny was good as Wonka. I thought he resembled Michael Jackson too but sometimes looked uncannily like Faye Dunnaway. Although his Wonka was good and I loved the Oompa Loompa’s I missed something in this film… can’t quite put my finger on it. Also, the added storyline regarding Wonka’s father needn’t have been added in my opinion.

It’s been some 25 years since I read the book, but I vaguely remember something happening to Charlie and/or his grandad in the book and original film (as it did with the other children, but then not as Charlie’s fault)… is that correct? If so, I would have liked to have seen that here too as it would have added an extra layer to Charlie being chosen as chocolate heir.

By: weefselkweekje

weefselkweekje — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:19:25 +0000

Apparently so

Granted, he’s a great actor, but I prefer Robberd Di Neero or All Pasheeno

By: suzero

suzero — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:41:09 +0000

Is it a pre-requisite for fans of Johnny Depp to not be able to spell his name?

By: Nelly

Nelly — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 03:21:14 +0000

Hey i love this movie

it was great i loved it so much it is great and i love jonny deep he is so good in it i miss watching it already and i saw it yester day

By: lucy

lucy — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:05:07 +0000

I LOVED IT!!! WOOT!!!! JOHNNY IS FABULOUS AND SOOOOO
FUNNY HE IS THE BEST WOOOOOOOOOOT!!

By: paco

paco — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:12:46 +0000

I mostly agree with Marisa on this: it was good but not great.

I always loved the Gene Wilder version of this (mostly because I was also a kid back then) and I thought that one to be more fantastic, more adventureous. The Oompa Loompa’s looked better then and the inventions were more fantastic. Depp was great in some parts, with his quaint pesky humour, but the rest of the cast dragged behind him. I also didn’t get Helena Bonham Carter’s role, since she usually opts for the stranger parts.

I also found the story dragging in some bits and those moments were barely saved by the great design. That said, I expected even more of it (this is Burton after all) and it could’ve done with some darker tones, catering more to Dahl’s penchant for darkness and mischief. This was a chance for Burton to go all out, but strangely he restained himself, it feels.

(barely)

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:29:27 +0000

I so LOVED this movie. I like it better the the old version.
I especially LLLOOOOVEEEDDD JOHNNY DEPP!!!!!!!!!!

By: Terrie

Terrie — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 05:39:34 +0000

Absolutely Fantastic Movie!! My husband and I went on opening night and were so entertained. You don’t have to have children to enjoy this enchanting film. Johnny Depp was Great! The effects were Fantastic. The Story was so detailed and much better than the old Gene Wilder Willy Wonka Story. This is a MUST SEE for everyone.
And a definite DVD buy at our house. You will leave with a smile on your face and humming some of the Great music.
With all the Bad things going on in the world, Take your whole family to this movie and enjoy the adventure.
You won’t be sorry.

By: Donna A.

Donna A. — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:34:22 +0000

I have yet to see this. But I would love to see Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s vision of Will Wonka.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:18:55 +0000

Loved the movie! Was pure magic from Depp’s characterization to Burton’s vision. Highmore is one of the best actors going right now. When his big glassy eyes fill up with tears how can you resist the sentiment? The ending was absolutely wonderful. had that Big Fish feel to it.