I haven't seen the original. As it is, though... this movie is *awesome*

Rating: 7/10 (13 December 2005)

Just like "Big Fish" before it... "Charlie" is so warm, sweet, and enjoyable, I do believe Tim Burton is my favorite movie director ever.
The lessons to be learned in this charming story are many, and the story is simply fun. Johnny Depp is creepier than Michael Jackson at times (his acting is fantastic). Luckily, he can be left alone with kids without lawsuits flying all over the place. The kids are perfect stereotypes for the Oompa-Loompas to trick. The scenery and stages are perfect - full of colour everywhere, yet as dark as any Tim Burton movie out there. The whole movie is a bit dark, although in a cheery kind of way. It seems as if the main characters have a ray of sunshine guiding their actions all the time, so even if you sense the desperation in Charlie's parents, and the sadness of Willy Wonka, somehow you know everything will turn out all right.
Even if it's a bit slow during the first part, this has to be one of my favourite movies of the year.