This movie is horrible

Rating: 2/10 (16 August 2006)

The original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" is one of my all-time favorite movies. I knew there was a very slim possibility that I would like the remake as well or better, but I gave it a chance and watched it with my kids... and I absolutely hated it. I am stunned that people like this movie. In the original, one of the best things is the wonderful music. Who can forget the song Gene Wilder sings in the chocolate room, or the opening song in the candy store, or Grandpa Joe and Charlie singing "I've Got a Golden Ticket"?... these are only three of the many great songs that enrich the 1970's version. In this new film, however, the only songs are those that are sung by the Oompa-Loompas after each child's demise, and, ohhhh... how incredibly stupid and annoying those songs are. Johnny Depp's performance as Willy Wonka made me want to vomit. And the thing is, I normally love Johnny Depp. I think he is one of the most talented actors out there... but he was awful in this movie. I totally agree with the people who are saying he reminded them of Michael Jackson. Creepy and irritating. The absolute worst was the ditzy valley girl way in which he said, "Kay?!" after each command given to an Oompa Loompa. The kid who played Charlie was okay... one reason why I gave this movie a vote of 2 instead of only a 1. But I sure did like the original Charlie better. In the original movie, I cared about Charlie a lot more. I liked the attention that was given to the development of his character, what with the scenes at his school, or when he is peering longingly into the window of the candy shop, or the touching scene at his mom's work. There was none of this depth in the new movie. The hour and a half that I wasted watching this movie is an hour and a half of my life that I can never get back! All I can do is warn other people... if you haven't seen it yet, you aren't missing anything... don't waste your time!