Awesome

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2006)

My friend was the first one to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and from what she had told me, it wasn't very good. But I wanted to see it for myself... and I have to admilt, at first, I thought it was the dumbest movie ever. I could've started an "I hate CATCF" club... here's a little advice for first time viewers of this movie: if you didn't like it the first time, see it again. It was so much better the second time I saw it. I never would've thought it would be my favorite movie, and now I'm completely obsessed with it.
Shortly after I saw it for the second time, I read the origianal book by Roald Dahl, and CATCF if definitely true to the book. Especially the Oompa-Loompa songs that were actually from the little poems Oompa-Loompas say in the book.
Another thing that makes this movie so great is the acting. Willy Wonka just wouldn't be Willy Wonka if it weren't Johnny Depp weren't playing him. He is absolutely perfect for the role. Some people who think Willy Wonka should be more father-like should read the book... the Willy Wonka in the Roald Dahl book is very quirky and weird as well, which is another reason this movie is so true to the book.
The music by Danny Elfman is great, and fun to sing along with. Nothing could be better.
The only thing that bothers me is the Oompa-Loompas, but you have to admit, they're just hilarious.