Depply Sweet!

Rating: 10/10 (11 August 2005)

Although by commercials you may see Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka looking like Michael Jackson in Candy Land. But as the movie goes on, you will grow to love his sensational quirkiness.
This movie is a remake of the 1971 hit, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," created from the beloved book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," written by Roald Dahl. In the movie, Oscar nominated star Johnny Depp reunites with talented youngster, Freddie Highmore, (Finding Neverland) in this heartwarming story.
Charlie Bucket(Highmore) is a nice young boy, who lives with his mom and dad, and four grandparents. When word is out that the famous chocolate maker, Willy Wonka, (Depp) has released 5 golden tickets in 5 ordinary chocolate bars, which would give the buyers a chance to enter into his wonderful factory, Charlie's Grandfather (David Kelly) is determined that Charlie get one of these tickets. On one lucky day, Charlie discovers 10 bucks on the side of the road, and uses it to buy a Wonka Chocolate Bar, and finds the last golden ticket.
Alongside his grandfather, Charlie and 4 other kids from around the world, get the wonderful chance to enter into Willy Wonka's magnificent factory. Charlie quickly finds that the other 4 children who won the golden tickets, are not as kind as he is...and also that Willy Wonka is about one of the strangest men to walk to planet...
But overall this movie I thought was brilliant. The recreation of the Oompa Loompa's (all played by Deep Roy) will have everyone laughing, especially at their very entertaining songs. The story is not exactly the same as the original movie, so surprises will be in store, and the set direction and lines of this movie fit perfectly together, along with the actors who play each character.
I highly recommend seeing this movie in theaters, because the theater experience would be much more rewarding than watching it on an ordinary television screen. This is a masterpiece, and a personal favorite of mine.