Quirky, but very good......

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2005)

DO NOT.....I repeat DO NOT go into seeing this movie with the idea of comparing it to 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I'm reading all these reviews and I keep seeing people compare this movie to the 1971 version.
It is better to consider this movie an original, rather than a remake. While the story has the same basic principal, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stays more true to the original book than does the earlier film.
Johnny Depp give a very eccentric performance as the great Willy Wonka. At first you love him, then you hate, well maybe not hate but dislike him, and in the end you love him again.
The scenes were there are many Oompa Loompas leave you amazed know there is only 1 actor playing all of them. Their songs are a little difficult to hear, which is one drawback, but it's great seeing Johnny Depp's reaction to them when they are singing.
Overall I would say the movie is very good and you can definitely tell that Tim Burton was at the wheel of this movie, his style is stamped all over. I would certainly recommend this movie for all those looking for a good time at your local cinema, and remember don't go in looking to compare it to the 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel.