Pure Entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2005)

Tim Burton does it again. Along with Johnny Depp as the star and Danny Elfman creating the music, I don't think they could of found a better trio to make this movie anything less than great. I took my kids to see this movie at a sneak preview and they loved it. Johnny Depp is an excellent Willie Wonka, and gives it a great twist to the character. Johnny Depp has the ability to create a character that fits the roll. If you have seen Freddie Highmore in Finding Neverland, he was the best choice to play Charlie. Each character was well chosen and the humor is great. The script also gives wonder background to who Willie Wonka was before he became the eccentric later on in life. This is way better than the original. So if you watch it will be for pure enjoyment, taking you back to the simplicity of childhood, but with the complexity to remain true to the original book.