A curious movie...may or may not appeal...

Rating: 7/10 (7 June 2006)

A well-realized cleverly constructed movie. The sets are very imaginative as one would expect from Tim Burton.
The main thing this movie has going for it is that it is amusing and even funny at times, unfortunately only at times. It also tries too hard, and most of the musical numbers generally suck. The digitally cloned dwarf dancing is positively corny. Also there's something a little dark and disturbing about the Willie Wonka character that I didn't like.
The movie ends on a positive note- but still failed to move me very much. Ultimately, the rather simple message ( nice kids finish first ) comes across too conventionally and predictably.