Don't waste your time

Rating: 2/10 (26 July 2005)

I am a huge fan of the original Willy Wonka, and Gene Wilder was a genius in it. He gave the film a beautiful, heartwarming glimpse into the heart of an adult/child. Johnny Depp was absolutely horrible. It was an over dramatized version of play acting. I kept looking at my watch to see when this torture would end. If I hadn't been there with my 9 year old daughter, I would have left after the first hour. If you haven't seen the original, run out and watch it first. The oompah loompah's were so much better and all unique. The kids were better, etc... And, the grandparent's in this new version....jumping out of bed and doing a jig was really over the top. Give me a big break here. Save your $$$ on this one, really.