Absolutely horrible

Rating: 3/10 (24 July 2005)

They should teach classes in film school with this version, and compare it to the original. Whereas the original had wit, charm, and every frame was infused with magic, this version is stale, cold, and boring. Burton is a genius at art direction, but he should never be allowed to direct again. He has no sense of human interaction, storyline, editing, pacing, or direction whatsoever. The perfect example is the scene where Charlie finds the Golden Ticket. In the original, it still brings a tear to my eye when little Charlie Bucket finds it. In this version, if you blink twice, you miss it, and it is rendered completely boring and besides the point. Avoid all ALL costs!