Good time, flashbacks for babyboomers are hilarious.

Rating: 7/10 (20 July 2005)

Yesterday we saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - it was a beautiful production and had us crying multiple times throughout, some very very funny moments - the only problem is Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka, he never establishes a character and is weak. I think Gene Wilder will always have that role nailed in our minds, and Johnny can't crack it.
The oompa-loompas are particularly well produced, especially considering it is all just one actor.
The problem with Johnny is we keep expecting him to express a viewpoint or have an attitude other than blasé. He has a lot of clever one liners and his deadpan "factoids" were funny.
The movie never takes itself too seriously, which is a major selling point. The characters all seem to know they are in a movie and are winking at the audience.