Go Willy Wonka!

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2006)

I just LOVED Charlie and the Chocolate factory!!!I loved the first one.When I first saw the sneak preview on t.v. I was like,"Why is Charlie so evil?" I didn't even know there was a book out there. So I thought everything was starting all over and Charlie was giving away the factory.(I "believe" in characters so I may call Depp,Willy and Freddie,Charlie, etc.) After that, I read the book and plan to read all of Dahl's.
Anyway,let's talk about family.Even though i'm devoted to be #1 fan, I thought there should have been more of a connection between Charlie, Grandpa Joe and his parents. It's just kinda "okay here's his parents. They do this. Next!" I thought Grandma Gorgina was hilarious! "I love grapes!" Ha!Good portraying the family. They work so well and look like a family. Beautiful.
Casting was excellent.The townspeople were idiots,though.Not that it matters.All the kids and parents were perfect for the part,but the moms had WAY to much make-up on.Freddie is so pure to the part.He could've been a little more outgoing as Charlie but overall:9! It's a good thing Freddie and Johnny are best friends because it's easier to portray their subtle, slow-building friendship.Everyone on and off the screen had so much playing their parts and working together,which makes the movie much more spectacular.
I love Johnny, and he's so perfect as Willy.No one can beat him. No one can replace him.EVER,or else.Willy Wonka does NOT look ANYTHING like M.J.!He's so cute in a vaguely creepy, insecure way. He's funny,intense,dark,passionate...everything put together! "Bravo!Well done!Aren't they delightful?Aren't they charming?" "That all seemed rather rehearsed." "Like they knew what was going to happen." "Oh, poppycock!"
The film is SUCH an adventure. You never know what you're going to get.Especially with Tim,Johnny,and Danny(Elfman). They're so fascinating and so brilliant.
Flashbacks are very important to the film.The flashbacks explain that his father was "so mean" so he hates family and how the oompa loompas came in,etc. Without them, it wouldn't be a Tim Burton film.
Burton's sets are incredible!Burton wanted to keep the cast and the audience excited so it wouldn't be just one thing.He uses variety.He has passion in all of his films, and i thought this was his best, right next to "Edward Scissorhands."
Danny Elfman made the best songs for the film!I have the soundtrack, DVD, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory everything.My favorite of the soundtrack is Mike Teavee: Awesome! Very nice.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is fun for the WHOLE family. Everyone laughs through the whole film.There is comedy,adventure,and everything in between for all age groups to enjoy. This is a must see for everyone! You have got to see it! It rocks out loud!!! I love you Willy Wonka! Go Willy Wonka!