Fun Summer Treat

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2005)

I'll admit right here, I am a HUGE Johnny Depp fan, and that was probably the main reason I wanted to see this film. However, I HAVE read the book, and seen the original, and didn't really think the original movie was anything like the book. That was the number two reason I saw this movie, since I heard it was an adaptation of the book. I was also a little hesitant to see it though, because of the rumors that the main character was based on Michael Jackson. But I still went to see this movie, and was blown away. The cinematography in the movie is great, and all the actors do magnificent jobs, especially Freddie Highmore, as Charlie Bucket. He is no doubt adorable, but he doesn't depend on his cuteness to act. He can act. Johnny Depp was great in this movie as well. His take on Willy Wonka is no Captain Jack Sparrow (his best character to date, IMO) but is still memorable and adorable, with a childish demeanor that's too cute. This movie isn't expecting to win Academy Awards (although one for set design would be great), and is all around a fun summer treat.