Absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2005)

Who else can put Roald Dahl on the big screen other than Tim Burton? I have read Charlie and the Chocolate factory dozens of times, and I must say, Burton stayed completely faithful to it, improving it even, by adding insights to Willy Wonka's life. Johnny Depp, a great actor, portrayed Willy Wonka perfectly, with the perfect dosage of creepiness, humor, and craziness. Julia Winter was great as the wonderfully spoiled Veruca Salt, and Jordan Fry as the super arrogant Mike Teavee. OK, maybe the ending was too gooey (pardon the pun) for my liking, but all in all it was a brilliant film. I definitely advise you to watch it, as it is every bit as sweet and sugary as promised!