Tim Burton pulls it off again

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2005)

I went into this film expecting a 10 star film, but came out thinking it was even better. this film starts slow, and knowing the story you want it to speed up, but once it gets to the factory you are wanting it to slow down, so the perfectly wonderful film will last longer. Johnny Depp was a wonderful choice for Willy Wonka, and Freddie Highmore I am convinced is one of the best child actors to ever set foot on the screen. the less known child actors are also great in the roles of the other children, and I especially liked Mike Teavee's performance. The music, written and performed by Danny Elfman was wonderful and reminded me of his early songs while he was with the band Oingo Boingo. I truly think this is Burton's best film in a LONG time. and at the end everyone clapped, something I haven't seen since Lord of the Rings.