Fun for everyone

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2005)

I'm surprised by how dark some people are making this movie sound. Sure it's a bit quirky, but that's what makes it so enjoyable! The previous film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, had much less spunk and fun to it. Kids will enjoy the bright colors and fantastic displays, while adults can laugh at some of the absurdities and odd (but quite funny) quotes by Wonka himself. Johnny Depp does an excellent job playing the part of Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore was cast equally well as Charlie Bucket. Another character who was well casted was Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Bucket. She plays the part of a loving and concerned mother very well. The movie itself is great fun and ,ith the exception of a little slowness toward the end, keeps the viewer interested and into it the entire time. I think this movie was made to be enjoyed by people of all ages and I think it accomplished that purpose.