Fun to watch - a Tim Burton classic

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2005)

I watched this film in a packed-out theatre full of people who appreciate cinema, it seems. The crowd laughed at the jokes and double-entendres, and some even clapped at the end - quite strange behaviour for a British viewing! The film follows the plot of the book very well. I even thought it seemed to follow the dialogue verbatim, but it has been a while since I last read it. The oompa-loompas were great and even the songs didn't put me off, as I'm not a fan of them in films.
The acting talent was superb - Mr Depp made yet another memorable character - and the effects and props were first class. My only complaint was changing the currency to dollars from pounds and pence, but you can't have everything...
Altogether it was a great experience and a definite "must-see".