Very Good!

Rating: 8/10 (27 July 2012)

I'm tired of all the people saying oh, the old one was better. It wasn't. In addition, this one was far closer to the book, and the acting was far better. It made you dislike the four brats more, and Johnny Depp beat Gene Wilder easily. This one was directed better, music was better, jokes were better, just about everything was better. Although this one did add in a back-story for Willy Wonka, that was one of very few differences from book to movie. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and I don't see why anyone would prefer the old one. Do people simply believe it's more honorable to prefer the old to new? I just don't see the sense in it. I would suggest taking a new look at this, with non-judgmental eyes, not thinking about Gene Wilder, and just realize how good this movie is!