3 thumbs up!

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2006)

I loved this version very much. I especially liked the spicy Grandpa George and the spacey Grandma Georgina. I have new respect for Mr Wonka after the explanation via increasing flashbacks of his childhood. I understand why he's so strange. Deep Roy as ALL of the Oompa Loompas was a surprise and not as disappointing as I've heard from the "peanut gallery." Johnny Depp was superb. Danny Elfman was a perfect candidate for the music :) I just loved every part of this movie from every character to every scene. The only question I had was, "Wouldn't you be screaming and/or shrieking during the boat ride...or at least have a 'roller coaster ride' reaction?" All in all, I give it an 11 out of 10! Favorite lines: "I love grapes!" Grandma Georgina rocks!