one of the best films you will see this year! really.

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2005)

OK! So like many other females I am a HUGE fan of Johnny Depp, but in this role, not trying to be unkind, he looks more freak than sheek. Mnay people have compared Depp's look to Michael Jackson, so as you can guess not how I wanted to see him. But this film is a marvelous 'remake' of 'Willy Wonker and the Chocolate Factory', it isn't as good.......it's better. The comedic effects contrasted with the darkness and sinister level of Burtons direction makes for excellent viewing. It is an all round winner in my books. Superb use of colour and special effects that will blow you away. In typical Tim Burton style, this film manages to stand out from all other movies. I love the mysteriousness and darkness of Depp's character, the infamous 'Willy Wonka', totally not what I expected after seeing the older flick, 'Willy Wonker and the Chocolate Factory', even though the character was doubted in the earlier version you seriously have to wonder whether this character is for real or not. This film is built and based upon total fantasy and really doesn't disappoint. IT will make you laugh and have you singing along in no time. The 'Umpa Lumpa's will split your sides open.