by Krazi

Jul 16, 2005

Great movie, Jonny Depp was awsome!!!!! 

by Daisy

Jul 16, 2005

Wow, our entire family was swept up into this film; it was very well done. We had loved the Willy Wonka movie from the 70's, and weren't sure why a remake was necessary, but this movie was even better--closer to the Dahl storyline, great special effects, and superb acting and casting. Extremely entertaining; fun music, and Depp to boot--his character reminded me of Edward Scissorhands crossed with a little Mr. Rogers--innocent yet a little creepy--very interesting and funny! 

by ziger123

Jul 18, 2005

It was strange, Depp was weird. The kids loved it and I thought it was good, not a must see for me. They've seen it twice and want to see it again. 

by rene

Jul 22, 2005

this is sure to become a classic. depp outdoes himself. well done, closer to the Dahl book than the original, and thoroughly enjoyable. 

by Tom K

Jul 23, 2005

I thought there was only one scene that surpassed the original. See that one instead. 

by Eman Yenohp

Jul 27, 2005

This is NOT your fathers "Willy Wonka"!!

Burton has pulled off another masterpiece of imagination. Depp's Wonka is much different than the (underrated) original played by Gene Wilder some 30-years ago. But what comes forth is a brilliant performance by a genuinely talented actor. This movie version of Roald Dahl's book stays truer to original work, yet differs just enough to where you're not sure where you'll be taken next. I did find the musical numbers by Deep Roy's army of Oompa Loompa's rather taxing on my patience (especially by the third one), but it did not detract from a most entertaining experience.

A must see for anyone who still loves candy!! 

by Sinamax

Jul 30, 2005

Very well done, good for all the family 

by George Jobson

Aug 3, 2005

"Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" is the 21st Century remake of the 1971 movie starring Gene Wilder. But this version is better, but darker than the 1971 version and close to the orginal novel. Johnny Depp's version of Willy Wonka is werider and funnier. In others words, Depp gave another memorable performance. Depp can adapted into his character very well. Director Tim Burton has kept this version closer to the book. the 1971 version has Wonka viewed as a businessman, the new version has painted a Wonka as a demented loner. You can compare the two movies as you like, but it was the 2005 Tim Burton version that is better. 

by mandy

Sep 3, 2005

Liked it but didn't love it as I do Willy Wonka's version. Glad I saw it. Johnny Depp did a good job. 

by Goodallgirl

Sep 30, 2005

Better than I thought It would be. If you are a Burton fan, you will enjoy it. 

by Ash

Oct 7, 2005

I liked it better than the original! It was nice how it stuck closer to the book 

by Danelle

Dec 10, 2005

I really didn't want to see this movie when it came out. It looked weird, and even though I'm a Johnny Depp fan, he looked totally creepy. So, when it came to the Budget theatre, I went to see it (grudgingly) with one of my friends because there wasn't anything better playing.

But wow, was I wrong! Within the first few sequences of the movie I was completely sucked in, totally enthralled. This movie far surpassed what I had expected, and though I am a fan of the original, I'd say this one is better! I saw it twice in the theatre and bought it on DVD as soon as it came out! I truly love this version, I can't believe I almost refused to see it! Johnny Depp is brilliant as usual...I haven't been this pumped up about one of his perfomances since Pirates of the Caribbean! Definitely see this movie, you and your kids will love it! 

by LILWHITE31

Jun 6, 2006

I loved this movie!!! it was better then the oringinal!