Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was delectably delicious...

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2005)

I thought the entire cast was perfectly suited to his/her roles in this movie. I absolutely loved Johnny Depp as Willy - definitely added a touch of queeny darkness to his character. He in my book is a great actor.
The effects were fabulous, even the obvious computer animation parts. My favorite scene was when they entered candyland. It was so colorfully stunning. This is when the kids start getting knocked off one by one.
The modernized oompa loompas in pvc doing their (staged) musical numbers (from Broadway style to heavy metal) in ode to each kids' knockoff was hilariously entertaining. Made me think for the first time that this movie could work quite well on Broadway and not really lose any of it's charm.
All in all it was worth the $$$ and sense I shelled out for it. I do have to disagree though with those who say it wasn't dark enough, I don't think it could have gotten any darker without ruining it. So if you get a chance, definitely see it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

cheers - Savannah Skye...