Chocolate is always better with Johnny Depp!!!

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2005)

I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this weekend with great expectations. All of my expectations were met and then some. The movie was delightful just like Willy Wonka's candy!! Johnny Depp did an amazing job as Willy Wonka. He was just so funny with his child like humor.
He made my children and I laugh from the moment he was first on screen. For those of you who want to know the difference from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory versus Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory I do have a few things to say. First, I watched Willy Wonka when I was a kid although I did like it and am still a fan of it today, I was always a bit scared during the film. Especially with that tunnel scene!! I was unsure if Tim Burton would bring some of that darkness to Charlie and the Chocolate factory, since he his known for making some dark films. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was dark in no way and is a great movie for all ages.
Secondly, I always thought Gene Wilder played a mean Willy Wonka up until the end when he offers Charlie the chocolate factory. Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka was just plain funny, as I have already mentioned. In my opinion there was no darkness in Willy Wonka with Johnny playing him. Which I loved and thought made the movie way more enjoyable!! On Charlie and the Chocolate Factory you will learn more about the story and the characters. Plus, you will get to see the Oompa Loompa's of today and their more modern songs. This movie is definitely a must see for everyone. I promise you will not be disappointed!! My kids and I loved it so much we saw it again yesterday. It was just as great the second time around.