Fun For the Whole Family (Whether You've Seen the Original Film Or Not)

Rating: 7/10 (18 July 2005)

When I was going up in the 70s, I really enjoyed watching the original movie. Now that I have young kids myself, I was very excited to take my kids to this new version. I did not realize how well the original film wasthat is how the film was put togetheruntil sitting down and watching this new one with my kids. To make a long story short, there is no way this second film can compare to the original; but, Tim Burton does a good job.
This newer version has a lot of fun-nothing to serious-lots of laughs and cool special effects look to it. Tim and his chosen actors do not drop the ball at all in this very well-made remake. Johnny Depp was great as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore was good as Charlie. All others in the film follow-suit.
For those parents who remember the original film (if you're like me) you'll walk away with a better appreciation for the magic the original film created and that same magic Tim Burton creates his this newer version.