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Author Topic: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Mike Heenan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1896 From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-06-2005 08:08 PM                     Anyone else nearly fall asleep during this one like me?  |  IP: Logged Mike Spaeth Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1129 From: Marietta, GA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 09-06-2005 10:29 PM                        No, I most certainly DID fall asleep during this one ... for about 45 minutes.  |  IP: Logged Peter Berrett Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 602 From: Victoria, Australia Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-14-2005 09:04 AM                        Hi all again After making a point of buying the book and reading it it is interesting to compare the differences between the book and the two films. CATCF is more true to the book than WWATCF and after reading the book it would be fair to say that Depp probably was more like the book's Wonka. Tim Burton has however taken some liberties in adding on much extra plot towards the end of the film. I actually preferred the way the film was ended in WWATCF to the book itself. The book itself has flaws in my opinion, not the least of which is that Charlie automatically wins the chocolate factory (by default having not been put through any test himself). However the rewrites to the plot in WWATCF repaired this and Willy Wonka as portrayed by Gene Wilder was quirky, unpredictable but most of all genuinely caring for all the children in spite of their individual faults. For that reason in particular I find WWATCF the more endearing of the two films. cheers Peter  |  IP: Logged Max Einhorn Film Handler Posts: 13 From: Middletown, PA, USA Registered: Sep 2005 posted 10-02-2005 09:43 AM                        I can be pretty harsh when it comes to reviewing remakes, but this film just happens to be what the original film was supposed to be ( Not to mention more true to the book). Surprised? Yes, me too. The film is a remake of the 1971 film, starring Gene Wilder as the original Willy Wonka, who was a much different Willy than the one portrayed by Depp. The original film’s Wonka, was creepy, and almost evil at times. In the new film, Charlie Bucket (Freddy Highmore, also featured in Finding Neverland with Depp), is a poor boy, who lives with his family in an old run-down shack. The legendary Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) is always in the mind of his Grandpa Joe (David Kelly I), a former employee of the famous candy factory. Many times Grandpa Joe tells Charlie stories about working at Wonka’s original store. Times have changed since those early days, and the once flourishing factory has lost its popularity with the public. In order to revive interest in his candy, Willy Wonka decides to sponsor a contest. One day, posters appear on street corners announcing that he has hidden five golden tickets in his candy bars, tickets which will admit five lucky children into his factory. After five of the five golden tickets have been found, Charlie gives up hope. Charlie and his family are soon swept up in the excitement. Who will find a ticket? Who will get a tour of the mysterious chocolate factory? The new version of the film is darker, wilder, and closer to the book than was the original. We learn far more about Willlie himself in this version. actually in this film, and finally we learn a lot of Willy Wonka’s childhood. A recent viewing of the original reminded me how slow moving and lackluster that version is in contrast to the colorful, imaginative Tim Burton vision. The new Oompa Loompas (all played by Deep Roy), are much more entertaining and their musical numbers are terrific (The soundtrack is a must- buy!). I like the look of the factory in this version too – much more interesting and exciting. Johnny Depp’s performance is outstanding as he creates a character of great complexity and humor. Director Tim Burton has dished out many wacky and odd films, some of which (Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas)cult classics. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a lot of fun for the family, louder, sweeter, faster paced than the original…a future classic for Mr. Burton, I think. For an even more exhilarating experience, catch the IMAX version. Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language. Running time 115 minutes.  |  IP: Logged Rob Ferreira Film Handler Posts: 25 From: Conway, NH, USA Registered: Oct 2005 posted 10-20-2005 03:18 PM                        Worst movie I saw all year. It is not better than the original and, despite claims from the entire cast and crew, no closer follows the book than the original. In fact, they stole things from the original movie that were NOT in the book at all. For Tim Burton to say he hated the original movie is crap - he wouldn't rip off something he hated. This movie was utter garbage, not unlike Corpse Bride. Adding in the whole ridiculous backstory about Willy's life (and adding close to a half hour of movie in the process) was senseless and annoying. I didn't care about why he was obsessed with candy. They had to change so much from the book to make this movie, I can't even figure out what IS like the book. It's films like this that make me glad I get free movies. 1/2 out of 5  |  IP: Logged

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