Don't expect the original...

Rating: 10/10 (25 August 2005)

From what I had heard, I was skeptic at first, but when I saw this movie I couldn't stop laughing! Even now I will say a line from it and others will join in. I was originally upset that there were no green haired orange skinned people running around, but Deep Roy did a great job. I do not recommend bringing a young child to the movie, as it is frightening to many. But 6 up I have found really enjoy the film and adults love it! There are a lot of references to other (older) movies, plays, etc. I was one of the few teenagers that actually understood almost all of the humor in it! Johnny Depp is magnificent in his role, playing it perfectly! He plays the role of a man with the mind of a boy, just like Wonka should be played. I loved the original, but unfortunately for those Gene Wilder fans out there, I prefer the new movie. Just because you have heard it is twisted (which is true and which makes it even funnier) and you shouldn't bring your kids, it is still a movie just the parents can go see one night. If you don't go to compare it to the original, I just bet you will get your laughs and smiles. Maybe you will even consider seeing it again.