Charlie and the Chocolate Factory + Johnny Depp

This particularly magical journey begins with chocolate. This tale has always fascinated me (whether in book form or film.) Then again, all of Roald Dahl's stories make for captivating reads. I finally sat down and watched this remake recently. I've seen the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory thousands of times, mind you. However, I was excited to see how this one would play out. I did find myself missing the original Oompa-Loompas. Still I rationalized this tale to be equally as enchanting. Johnny Depp's innocent, child-like representation of Willy Wonka was, albeit weird at times, endearing. I also like the importance of family displayed throughout the narrative. "Money is common" ... while true wealth lies in family, love and adventure. I like that Burton dug deeper into Wonka's past with his father. For me, the ending of this film was even greater than the original.

Which version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your favorite? The Original or the
re-imagined version directed by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp?

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I'm not a Horror/Slasher movie fan whatsoever, to say the least. When I first saw this movie in Junior High/High School, I was hooked. I must have watched it 20 times. I rented the VHS tape from Blockbuster back then and literally would watch and rewind and watch it again. I memorized every inside joke.. "Liver alone!" and “Never, ever, ever under any circumstances say, "I'll be right back." Because you won't be back.”

I studied their every mannerism. I was in love with the cast. This film was not only well written but well cast. I felt as if I were one of them, part of "the gang.” Behind every corner, and chase, something new and thrilling would pop up. The attention to detail is done painstakingly well.

Even the soundtrack is a "character" in itself. I can't listen to "Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave + the Bad Seeds without thinking of this movie.  

Skeet Ulrich was one of my first crushes, and to this day, still reminds me of a young Johnny Depp in this film. From the first minutes into the last few seconds, I was on the edge of my chair, heart pounding.. wanting more.

5 STARS *****

What will you be watching this Halloween?

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