Another Excellent Hit From Tim Burton

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2008)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, Dir. Tim Burton)
When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.
Before you start to watch 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', you know you going to enjoy yourself. First signal is with Tim Burton directing. The second signal is Johnny Depp cast as Willy Wonka. All of Burton's regulars are here, including Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Christoper Lee and Deep Roy, and they all show that they are enjoying it all. Deep Roy as all the Oompa-Loompas was a brilliant idea. All the children were good cast, and well played the characters. Johnny Depp brings us another one of his amazing characters. But the highlight of the film is the beautiful sets. The colours are just so vibrant and makes the factory so believable. This is definitely a wonderful adventure, which you must see if you adore either adore the original or any of Burton's work.
"And who's that under the sheet?"
"Little Willy Wonka." - Jolly Woman (Annette Badland)