I saw the original when I was 10 on the big screen

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2005)

I was there when Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory came out. Yes, that was back when all movies were on a big screen! It has been my very favorite movie ever since. I watched it at least 3 times a month since it came out on video years ago. I did not think there could ever be a remake that I would like of this wonderful story. My husband and I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Facotory at the local IMAX theater. We loved it! It is enough the same and enough different. Johnny Depp was fantastic! I still love the old one but it is a toss up of which one is my favorite. I will have to get the DVD and view it many more times to determine. As for those that feel it is too scary for young children...NOT! They said the same thing about the first one when I was a kid. It is great for kids to watch! It teaches that parents that don't do their job...end up with spoiled brats! And spoiled brats get nothing but pain and agony and nice little children (with Character)win. This tone is in the original and in the remake. I also love that Charlie has a mother and a father alive in the new version. The original and the new movie should be part of every families movie collection!