boring, choppy, slow, really poor acting by grandpa and Bonham-carter

Rating: 4/10 (9 January 2006)

Depp's Wonka character was written for Jim Carrey, no? I felt as though there were long pauses throughout the movie, indicating a continuity problem. Attempting to add the family problems with his father was pathetic, not funny because it was so not believable nor interesting! Deeply disappointed as I was very excited!! to see what these creative geniuses could create. Boo. Hoo.
I know there must be pressure to exaggerate expressions, but sheesh, must top-notch Helena Bonham-Carter fall to this level? The grandparents were not funny either, nor believable as grandparents. It takes more than wrinkles folks.