Chocalistic!

Rating: 9/10 (12 August 2005)

My little sister wanted to see this film so I volunteered to take her. I was not over excited by the fact I was going to see it, so wasn't I pleasantly surprised by the time the film had finished.
Johnny Depp was particularly good - an actor who showed extreme diversity in his role. He did not play Wonka in a sweetly sickly way but portrayed him as a good man with curious mannerisms and perhaps a little bit of a disturbed mind due to his childhood. Great for kids as he was flamboyant and great for adults because he was mysterious.
The film was filled with funny one liners and gems of scenes that had me laughing heartily. I particularly liked the scene where Veruca's father handed Wonka his business card and Wonka immediately discarded of it over his shoulder.
The visuals of the film were equally enticing. Filled with colour and magic beyond belief, the film really let you escape from every day reality. After all didn't everyone want to be Charlie and visit at Chocolate Factory at one point.......................? Overall, a great light hearted film for kids and adults to enjoy with great performances for all the cast.