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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
As probably one of the only people in America never to have seen the original with Gene Wilder, I wasn't really sure what to expect out of this movie. But I'm a big fan of Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp is just so damn dreamy to look at. If you're a fan of James and the Giant Peach and/or The Nightmare Before Christmas, you'll love this movie.
I was thoroughly entertained by this movie from start to finish. One of the things I know about the original movie was that the Oompa Loompas in the 1st movie sang this really simple, basic song. Well in the 2005 version of the movie, the Oompa Loompas do these well choreographed dance moves that would make Michael Jackson proud. There's one particular song called "Violet Beauregarde" that I have so stuck in my head right now.
Speaking of Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp's portrayal of Willy Wonka reminded me so much of Michael Jackson. The pale skin, the crazy outfits, the really soft spoken voice, and the chocolate factory reminded me of Neverland Ranch. Luckily in the movie, the kids are all accompanied by a family member and I don't recall any "Jesus juice" being served.
One of Charlie's grandfathers is this adorable old man. He just has this great way about him, I could listen to him speak all day. He seemed like a much more cuddly version of the crazy dancing guy from Six Flags. There's a scene in the movie where everyone is wearing these protective eye goggles. Charlies grandfather looked hysterical. He was a very frail man, so the goggles seemed bigger than his head.Ya know kind of like Paul Shafer.
Anyway...the movie is really visually stunning. Tim Burton is just a genius. The movie is just so bright, so vivid, so eye catching. And what's really cool is that the guy who plays Count Dooku in Star Wars plays Willie's dad! And the guy who is Basil Exposition from Austin Powers is also in the movie.
This movie gets 9 out of a possible 10 Wonka Bars
As probably one of the only people in America never to have seen the original with Gene Wilder, I wasn't really sure what to expect out of this movie. But I'm a big fan of Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp is just so damn dreamy to look at. If you're a fan of James and the Giant Peach and/or The Nightmare Before Christmas, you'll love this movie.
I was thoroughly entertained by this movie from start to finish. One of the things I know about the original movie was that the Oompa Loompas in the 1st movie sang this really simple, basic song. Well in the 2005 version of the movie, the Oompa Loompas do these well choreographed dance moves that would make Michael Jackson proud. There's one particular song called "Violet Beauregarde" that I have so stuck in my head right now.
Speaking of Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp's portrayal of Willy Wonka reminded me so much of Michael Jackson. The pale skin, the crazy outfits, the really soft spoken voice, and the chocolate factory reminded me of Neverland Ranch. Luckily in the movie, the kids are all accompanied by a family member and I don't recall any "Jesus juice" being served.
One of Charlie's grandfathers is this adorable old man. He just has this great way about him, I could listen to him speak all day. He seemed like a much more cuddly version of the crazy dancing guy from Six Flags. There's a scene in the movie where everyone is wearing these protective eye goggles. Charlies grandfather looked hysterical. He was a very frail man, so the goggles seemed bigger than his head.Ya know kind of like Paul Shafer.
Anyway...the movie is really visually stunning. Tim Burton is just a genius. The movie is just so bright, so vivid, so eye catching. And what's really cool is that the guy who plays Count Dooku in Star Wars plays Willie's dad! And the guy who is Basil Exposition from Austin Powers is also in the movie.
This movie gets 9 out of a possible 10 Wonka Bars
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