I loved it, but it's understandable if others are a might bit disappointed

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2005)

I saw this film on the 21st of July with a friend who felt the the songs were awful and that Johnny Depp's performance was irritating. I'll agree with her on the Oompa Loompa songs despite my love for Deep Roy and Danny Elfman, however I feel differently about her opinion on Johnny Depps performance. I thought it was great! I mean I can understand if people are put off by his resemblance to MJ(which I only see in pictures and not in the movie) and his drawing from Mr rogers and the like. But his performance was original, and that the point. If it was closer to Gene wilder's performance than there wouldn't have been anything for anybody to mull over. He sticks in your mind, and he's great for the kids. In regards to the whole Christopher lee thing, I love him and I thought the subplot was nice at first but the ending was forgettable to me. they should have focused on Wonka's inability to trust after having his secrets stolen from him. oh well...
other than that I love the cinematography, art direction, costume design, score and the make-up! Tim Burton is a wonderful visionary!