The worst remake since "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".

Rating: 1/10 (6 April 2006)

This is a classic example of a good movie turned into something else. The original 1971 version was magical, inspiring and a film you would remember for the rest of your life. This however was just an opportunity to score a quick buck off a movie that nobody could possibly hate. When kids see this instead of the original version, their going to like the remake and not like the older version. Gene Wilder's performance in the 1971 version was some great acting that was simply flawless. He played Willy wonka like he had actually been running a chocolate factory. When Jonny Depp played Willy Wonka you could tell that he was getting paid to do so. Jonny Depp looked just as bad and Childish as Micheal Jackson. I hope no kid buys this movie and without watching the original. If your kid buys this movie (Which I Do not recommend) make sure you rent them the 1971 version. Before you even think of seeing this movie, watch the original. This is not a movie you need to see. Trust me, it's a movie you will regret watching. I would of liked this movie if they had'nt turned a great fantasy movie into an embracing kid comedy. They could of at least tried to make a good movie here, but they were not after people like me. They were targeting idiots to watch this awful movie. Watch the original it's a great movie. Don't watch this movie.