In a way better than the 70's version!

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2005)

This version was spot on and much much closer to the book than the 1971 version. The acting was great the effects were awesome. It is a very very good movie! Only the second movie that I have gone to that when the movies ended the crowd applauded. The movies was Funny and keeps you smiling through out the whole movie. I rank it better than the 71 version. Which as a child I watched half a million times. But I don't look at them as the same movie if you know what I mean. Cause the 71 version was loosely based on the book. But I love them both. This movie is just better visually and being closer to the book. Good for a family to go and see but children under the age of 5 might be scared at some scenes. Also was great to hear the Oompa Loompa songs as they are in the book. :)I would totally recommend this movies to children of all ages.