Burton + Depp + Chocolate & Candy Garden = Brilliance

Rating: 10/10 (5 June 2006)

Now, you may automatically assume that I only say that because I am a fan of Burton and (mainly)Depp's work. Well, I assure you, that is not why.
This film was listed in my favorites the first time I saw it. It's the remake of the strange fiction tale by Roahl Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The innocent Charlie Bucket gets to see the wonders inside the massive factory of the successful and mysterious Willy Wonka.
The well portrayed and sometimes creepy characters have Tim Burton written in dark red letters across each beautiful scene. Burton has done an incredible job on this movie, although I do admit it did not expose his talent at best, and it's received most of the recognition it deserves. Each scene displays magnificent areas, most of the ones inside the factory being rather humongous. There is an entire room that is filled with chocolate mountains, another holding the large candy garden, and one where Wonka holds mindless candy firework shows.
The actors did an amazing job as well with their characters. Augustus was large and greedy, and his character was excellently played. Veruca was spoiled rotten by her dad, and you realized it from the moment you heard her speak. Violet was a champion, no arguing with her there. Mike was excellent and represented a better view of how most young boys are these days. Charlie was pure and innocent, you could tell by his sweet eyes and touching voice. Willy Wonka was adorable in his red outfit, and a bit insane after being in the factory for so many years.
Besides Wonka's flashbacks and personal issues with his father, this movie is much more true to the book than was the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Compared to the first remake of the book, this one represents more of what I saw while I read the book.
The movie gets a rating of 9 out of 10 from me. The one point deduction is for the Oompa Loompas. Deep Roy did a fantastic job on them, but it wasn't what I imagined when I read the book. The Oompa Loompas were supposed to be made up of men, women, and children. They all did not look exactly the same.
It doesn't however ruin the brilliance of the film. If your looking for a great film to show your kids or watch as a family, this is one I highly recommend you give a shot.