Terrible

Rating: 1/10 (28 July 2005)

I saw this movie with much reluctance after my friends gave me a hard time about saying how it looked awful and judging it before I saw it. Let me start by saying this movie IS awful, and much of that is because of the highly overrated sir Johnny Depp. Not only does Depp spoil Wonka as a character, but he tarnishes the entire movie by "acting" in it.
Normally I would have nothing against Tim Burton (although I can't say the same about Depp) but for some reason, he doesn't really attach the viewer to the movie. Yes, it does have its moments, but it is overthrown by jokes that fall flat and are usually even unnecessary and crude. Also the movie is nothing like the book. Most viewers would expect at least similar plot lines as the original, but no, there is barely anything the same about this and the book, which could considered either a good thing or a bad thing, but in my opinion, a bad thing. Burton even manages to leave out the unforgettable scene with Charlie and his grandfather nearly being killed as they float with bubbles, the scene is a must have for any remake.
The characters don't fit at all. All the kids are annoying, which they may have been meant to be, but it is so unpleasant for the viewer. Don't get me started on the adults, geez... all I will say is way worse then all the kids. Not to mention that all the characters clash throughout. Even without the tremendous plot holes, this movie would still blow. Save your time and your money and spend it doing something more useful then seeing this trash. You could even go buy and 2x4 and repeatedly bash your head with it and it would be more fulfilling. Cheers.