A True Cinematic Event

Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2005)

I was greatly anticipating seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I couldn't have imagined it being as good as it is. I figured there would be some aspect of the film that I would find rather unfavorable, but Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true work of art. I cannot imagine finding it to be better with any part of it altered.
It is a true film of pure imagination and vision. It's not your average movie. From Johnny Depp's and Freddie Highmore's performances, to the stunningly beautiful sets, to the outstanding soundtrack, it's brilliant. Those are my favorite aspects of the film, actually, but everything is just beautiful.
A film like this comes along once in a great while. It's a film everyone should see at least once. I would say it has something everyone can enjoy. It's semisweet, after all, just like Willy Wonka. It has a bit of a macabre edge to it.
See the film, read the book, and then see the film again and again. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is movie magic at its finest.