A fun spin on an already great classic

Rating: 9/10 (17 November 2005)

If there is a God, his name is Tim Burton.
When I heard of a remake on one of my favorite films growing up, I wasn't so sure, even with Tim's name attached. When he unveiled Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, it scared the hell outta me.
Now, I see it for what it is; a great remake faithful to the source material and expanding on it for some fun irony or just fun. My mom loved it.
I don't know about anyone else, but I kind of thought of Willy Wonka as the fantasy version of Dr. Gregory House; the way he deals with the privileged winners is often times hilarious and very much original.
As for the kids, they're like their predecessors but with some clever twists to make them seem new and interesting while adding depth to the children's persona's.
Kudos to Tim Burton. The man has a talent with the unusual, and I can't wait to see his future projects.