This was absolutely great!

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2005)

OK, I loved the original Willie Wonka movie, but when I heard this was being remade, and Depp was going to be in int, I knew I had to see it.
I personally feel this movie is better than the original! And while the screen writer feels the original is darker, I feel this has a somewhat darker overtone. There are great moments of levity, and Depp really hams them up well. The characters are well rounded, and I like the look into the background they give to provide some background on why Wonka acts like he does.
The special effects were wonderful, and Tim Burton continues to show why he is one of the great film makers. It was easy to get lost in the film.
If you have the opportunity, see it in IMAX and be absolutely blown away.