A Must See Movie!

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2005)

When I saw the trailer for this film I knew it was one I wanted to watch but was wary that maybe it would not live up to the hype as many movies often don't, I was very surprised as it surpassed what I had expected. This film is another great hit from the wonderful Tim Burton, if you have enjoyed any of his previous films such as Edward scissor hands and beetle juice then I am sure you will enjoy this as much as I did. Johnny Depp is at his very best as the wonderfully weird Willy Wonka, nobody plays this type of role as well as he does. The film is colourful, witty and fun to watch. With it's big lavish and colourful sets and a brilliant performance by Depp it is in my opinion the must see movie of this year (well so far). Both me and my 7 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed the film, in fact seconds after it had finished my daughter wanted to go straight back in and watch it again. All I could hear was her laughing, especially when Wonka proceeded to walk full force in to the door of the glass elevator. Definitely well worth the ten pound paid for the tickets, I highly recommend watching this film to anyone.
This film of course is closer to the book written by roahl dahl, who by his own admission did not like the first version entitled 'willy wonkas chocolate factory'. This film is far more superior to it's predecessor.
I can't wait for Tim Burtons next release later in the year called the corpse bride, an animated feature along the lines of the nightmare before Christmas. If it's anywhere near as amazing as Charlie and the chocolate factory then I will be happy.