Not Bad....Not Bad At All

Rating: 8/10 (16 July 2005)

I know many people will be saying "Oh how scandalous! Johnny looks like Michael Jackson and is just as creepy!" Well, creepy is a harsh word. Let's try eccentric. Depp is good in his own right, but Freddie Highmore and the Bucket family steal the show.The new Oompa-Loompa songs are quite cool, and the nasty children who get eliminated are fun to watch because they are reminiscent of so many little brats who we love to see get their comeuppance.A new element added is the back story of how Wonka came to be is a nice twist that, although a little saddening, can be somewhat comical Be warned, some parts are indeed a little creepier than usual (ie Violet's blueberry transformation) and should be approached with caution. Otherwise, enjoy!