Nothing Too Spectacular

Rating: 6/10 (5 September 2005)

Now, I love Johnny Depp. I always enjoy his performances, if not the entire movie. Such is the case with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
I could never quite get into his version of Wonka. It was just too strange. Everything seemed to scream "Look at me!" The dance sequences were atrocious, and the entire movie was slow.
The sets were beautiful, really well done. That was the standout in the movie - the sets. The cast was well chosen, but they all looked really stiff. Nobody seemed to react like they should. The kids were spectacular, I have to say they out did the adults for sure.
It was OK. Probably a good rental for the kids. Personally, I'd take the original over this one any day.