Loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2005)

I've just sat and read through the posts concerning both movies, that in itself has been highly entertaining! :)
I loved the book as a kid... was thrilled as a kid when they came out with the movie. I hated the original movie. I remember feeling so let down after watching it.
Watching Burton's version last night was an evening of complete fun! My husband and son and I laughed throughout, I thought Depp was brilliant. The theater was 3/4 full... and the laughter and enjoyment rang throughout place.
There are going to people who won't like it ("weird" as Depp/Wonka would say), people who are going to nitpick ("mumblers! I can't hear you!") and people who feel the need to compare. Okay... sorry for your luck.
I, however, would like to walk up to Burton and Depp and give them a big hug and a thank you for the laughter and the fun they gave us last night. Brilliant as always, boys!