Classic Burton movie, Matches "Edward Scissorhands" as Best Films

Rating: 9/10 (18 July 2005)

I saw "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", and was extremely pleased with what I saw. It is not a remake of the 1st film, so if you didn't like the 1st one, don't hesitate! Come, watch!
Anyway, I saw this today with my friends and loved what Tim Burton had done to it. From the Bucket's bizarre home, to Wonkas big glasses and, well, I wont spoil the rest. The casting was magnificent, Depp was born to play Wonka, even though you will barley recognize him in all the makeup. Freddy Highmore is a brilliant Charlie Bucket, and is the best child actor currently, in my opinion. The other 4 kids that go into the factory are wonderful, except Agustus Gloop might make you want to vomit.
The Oompa Loompa's are much different than those in the '71 film. They wear much different clothing, have not as much face makeup, and are all played by the same man, amazingly just Special Effecet'D into hundreds. The music they make is much better, although many will disagree. It will not be as sung as much as the old "Oompa, oompa, oompa-dee-doo" but what the heck.
I give this movie 9/10, due to the great casting, choreography, and directing. Whether you love or hate Burton, you will love this one.