A Classy and Polished Remake

Rating: 8/10 (13 February 2006)

Charlie and the chocolate factory is a painless transition for every fan of the original. All of the magic is still here, the script is updated and has been given a Tim Burton makeover, but it still rings true, and happily none of the charm has been lost. In fact the one and only minor disappointment as a big fan of the original is the omission of the UMPA LUMPA song (you all know the one i mean)
Gene Wilders eccentric and wonderful portrayal of Willie Wonka has also been surpassed by Johnny Depps truly awesome and inspired character. The blend of humour and sarcasm, lends a new dimension to the film, thank you Johnny for another top notch performance.
I can't close this review with mentioning Freddie Highmore's performance as Charlie Bucket, with surprisingly little to say and do, he delivers his lines of sentiment and wisdom with great effect.
Overall, this is a great film, that is fun for the whole family.
8/10