One word is not enough WOW, WOW and WOW.

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2005)

That sums up my opinion of this great movie.
I viewed this movie last night at the IMAX theater in Nashville TN, and was blown away. Burton and Depp have come together to remake a modern classic that is even better than the original. So many remakes go horribly wrong and pale in comparison to the original they are based on that you leave with a bad taste in you mouth. A few examples "Rollerball", "King Kong", "Pyscho", and that attempt at remaking one of the worlds greatest comedy's "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" that was remade into that travesty "Rat Race", even Mr. Burton himself had a horrible remake misfire with "Planet of the Apes". Other movies, such as "Twelve angry men" and "Godzilla" do nothing to improve on the original.
This is NOT the case in this movie. This is one of the few examples where the remake is not only better, but Much better than the original. Mr. Burton has produced a movie that at first appears to move very slow, but suddenly before you realize it you are caught up in a whirlwind of sights and sound that passes far too quickly. Suddenly you realize all the bad children have disappeared right before your eyes and you have felt not one ounce of remorse for any one of them. (The only remorse I felt at this point was that the movie was nearing its end) But not quite Mr. Burton gives us an extended ending that is MUCH more satisfying than the original. Often times good movies end so quickly that you feel the same as you do after spilling your pumpkin pie on the floor after thanksgiving dinner. You had a great meal and are full but something is missing at the end. This is the way I felt after viewing the original, but this is not the case here, viewers are treated to a great movie with a VERY satisfying ending.
A further note on the actors, every one in this movie gave a great performance that was fitting of their character, however top Kudos go to Johnny Depp and David Kelly for their performances as Willy Wonka and Grandpa Joe.
And VERY special praise and Kudos to Mr. Deep Roy for his incredible performance as the Oompa Loompa. I have never been more impressed with one actor playing more than one character than I was with this.
One last piece of advice; If there is an IMAX theater anywhere near you showing this movie, make the drive, the sights and sounds in this movie when blown up to super size makes an incredible impact on 3 of your 5 senses, Sight, Sound, Touch. (You can feel the rumble of the boat and the machines in the factory.) it is well worth the extra effort and admission.