Sunday, July 17, 2005

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Overall Rating: # # # # (4 Buckets o' Popcorn)

Merlin's Grade: # # # + ( 3 1/2 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Michele's Grade: # # # # ( 4 Buckets o' Popcorn)

Comments:
(Merlin) Excellent remake of a classic. Johnny Depp is incredible (yet again). Wonderfully creepy and weird. Unfortunately, the Oompa Loompa songs are too loud/distorted/overwhelmed by the music... I couldn't understand 90% of the lyrics.

(Michele)It must be difficult as a director to re-do a classic movie. This is not a re-do, as much as a 'done different', and done really well. Depp is my favorite, no matter what he looks like or acts like. I really enjoyed this movie, even though at times it was a bit odd. For instance, delving into Wonka's personality. Again, not for young children, more for the older kids and adults. Merlin's correct regarding the Oompa music, hopefully we will understand them when the DVD comes out.

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