Interpretation not remake

Rating: 9/10 (2 August 2005)

Like most people, I was sceptical about what to expect from this film, but I have to say I was impressed. The film was in no way a remake due to the considerable change in some plot areas (i.e the addition of Wonka's back story and the lack of Charlie and the everlasting gobstoppers) and if it is viewed as such it is a fantastic film in its own right. However, I do have to admit that I question the sanity of Tim Burton in some areas. The oompah loompahs were just plain weird. Like some kind of messed up dream or hardcore drug trip! But they were never meant to be the little orange and green people of the original so who cares!
There are some genius parts to this film, I won't go into too many spoilers, but there is one line which for me proves the films worth:
"Everything in this room is *eat*able. In fact, I'm *eat*able. But that is called cannibalism which is frowned upon in many countries."
Enjoy the film as a reinterpretation, not a remake, and you'll see its genius for yourself.