Colourful but unoriginal

Rating: 6/10 (27 December 2005)

The Jonny Depp Weirdo meter goes sky high on this one, unfortunately however it doesn't quite reach magical. Admittedly as a remake it had a lot to live up to in those terms, but bright pink and orange simply weren't enough, though I did get a kick out of the Umpa Loompa's - kinda reminded me of Mini Me - in shiny rubber.
The story follows the original to the letter, which was disappointing - Tim burton is clutching at straws here, but I guess he's allowed every once in a while....The kids will love it, assuming they haven't seen the original....
btw who's idea was it to make Johnny deep look like Michael Jacksons choclateering brother???