Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What is it about Johnny Depp. Lets be honest. The man is brilliant. From 'Captain Jack Sparrow', one of the most brilliant Characters to grace the silver screen, to his portrayal of J.M Barrie in 'Finding Neverland' to this, his most recent role and arguably his best, Willy Wonka.
Johnny Depp owns this film. I love everything about this film. But I do wonder what it would be like without Depp. Would it hold together as well.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory flings Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton together, again. The duo has now made 5 films together (Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the soon to be release Corpse Bride), and they seem to work so well together.
I love the book and I love the original film with Gene Wilder. But this is something new. This is something special. This film has meaning. This film has a point, which has always been there, but not pulled off as well as this film does. This film ends, in a way which makes more sense. Its more complete.
The look of the film is brilliant. Charlie's house is astonishing, and the factory just comes to life. The supporting cast are solid, and enjoyable. Deep Roy stars as all the Oompa Loompas and does ok. Oompa Loompas just annoy me, but this is a bit more fun. Oompa Loompa land is perfect. A brilliant addition.
I love this film, but mainly because of Depp.
The back story of Willy Wonka is perfect, and gives a little more flesh as to why Wonka is the way Wonka is.
My only gripe with the film is it could have been edited a bit more to reduce the length to under 2 hours. There is no need for this film to be over 2 hours long. But, this is one for the DVD collection, without a doubt.
"Everything in here is eatable. Even me. But that's called cannibalism and that's frowned upon in most societies" Willy Wonka
4.5/5
Johnny Depp owns this film. I love everything about this film. But I do wonder what it would be like without Depp. Would it hold together as well.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory flings Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton together, again. The duo has now made 5 films together (Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the soon to be release Corpse Bride), and they seem to work so well together.
I love the book and I love the original film with Gene Wilder. But this is something new. This is something special. This film has meaning. This film has a point, which has always been there, but not pulled off as well as this film does. This film ends, in a way which makes more sense. Its more complete.
The look of the film is brilliant. Charlie's house is astonishing, and the factory just comes to life. The supporting cast are solid, and enjoyable. Deep Roy stars as all the Oompa Loompas and does ok. Oompa Loompas just annoy me, but this is a bit more fun. Oompa Loompa land is perfect. A brilliant addition.
I love this film, but mainly because of Depp.
The back story of Willy Wonka is perfect, and gives a little more flesh as to why Wonka is the way Wonka is.
My only gripe with the film is it could have been edited a bit more to reduce the length to under 2 hours. There is no need for this film to be over 2 hours long. But, this is one for the DVD collection, without a doubt.
"Everything in here is eatable. Even me. But that's called cannibalism and that's frowned upon in most societies" Willy Wonka
4.5/5
posted by Jim at
10:06 AM
3 Comments:
Awesome! Good review Jim!
Did i not tell you the only word to describe Johnny is 'brilliant'!?!
By
Anonymous, at 10:56 AM
Jim,
saw the flick 2 days ago. I agree that Johnny D is special - great even. But come on, the rest of the flick is pedestrian at best! If Johnny hadn't redeemed it I would have walked out and got a pizza and beer 55 min in.
I gave it a 6/10 and felt I was being generous.
craig 'the old angry man' tubman
By
Craig Tubman, at 9:55 AM
"If you know Depp as an actor and Burton as a filmmaker, you'll know not to expect a sugary tale from the sweetshop counter. This is dark chocolate - very dark..."
I think that describes it all quite well...
By
Anonymous, at 6:31 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home