An enjoyable eccentric story

Rating: 8/10 (8 March 2006)

About an enjoyable eccentric chap named Willy Wonka played wondrously by Johnny Depp. The changes made from the first Willy Wonka back in 1972 are well accepted. The oompa's seem less frightening and their riddled songs are less punishing. Err is to be human.
Unlike the God complex of Willy Wonka, Charlie and The Chocolate factory aims more for the effects of an oppressive childhood. Depp's resemblance to Michael Jackson is too coincidental for it to be a Make Up Artist's inspiration. Willy is a good guy and unconventional, living a reclusive life within a wondrous and magical Chocolate Factory. He learned the art of entrepreneurship and grew wealthy as he mentally remained a child. Oh those youthful pains that plague the soul for eternity. Like trick or treating we must learn to get over it and lean to your family who have always known your child spirit, to remind you to get over it.
Charlie is the key to freeing Wonka's inner child and stepping outside the box. Charlie is such a good Boy and he captures the heart. Home is where the heart is...