An awesome adaptation

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2005)

I am a huge fan of Roald Dahl's work and I think that this was an awesome adaptation; yes, there are some major things that weren't on the book (as well as a lot of minor details, like the fact that in the book, both of the parents of every child, except Charlie visit the factory as well); but in general (I think) it's better than the 1971 film.
The performance of Johny Depp as Willy Wonka is way much better than the one that Gene Wilder did once. This new Willy Wonka is more interesting while the one Gene did was very cold. Also, the performance of the children is less cheesy now. The background they gave to Wonka wasn't really necessary but it gave a new spin to the story, when in the end, Wonka won't allow Charlie's family into the factory.
Another thing that shows how well adapted is this new version, is the fact that they respected Dahl's lyrics and gave them incredible music (well, I couldn't expect less form Danny Elfman).
One thing that worried me was the Oompa-Loompas, because everybody had the image of the 1971 film; but the performance of Deep Roy is simply amazing and it was such a bright idea to put him as every Oompa-Loompa.
So, it is a marvelous movie, I would say flawless. I dare to say that it is as good as the book.