Mildly amusing at times

Rating: 5/10 (25 November 2006)

There were some good lessons for children included in the movie. These lessons were not just hinted at, but negative consequences were shown and even commented on during the movie; I enjoyed those. The 2005 C&CF is its own movie as it should be. I wasn't looking for a duplicate with only updated special effects. I didn't like how the Oompa songs were difficult to understand at times and were not funny, memorable ones and were poorly done. Set to rock/metal music? Are you kiddding? (OK OK I'll compare it to the original: ~"like the Oompa-doompas doopity do", the original movie had those songs you would find yourself singing long after the movie). I checked the "spoiler" box because I also want to say Willy Wonka was not really funny or simply quirky, but was rather creepy. And he's ~35yo and searching for a replacement (for retirement)? I doubt I will watch it again, **I was rather disappointed**. I would love to watch the Original again.