Review: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Posted by Ali at 20:42 on 15 Aug 2005 Reviews A-Z

You won't have to hunt long and hard to find a bigger Tim Burton fan than me. The man's had his moments, yes, but when I look at his goofy face, his intentionally wacky haircut and those unavoidable goth overtones, a switch inside me just flips to 'not bothered' (it's like, Tim, you already pulled that pasty-faced Bonham-Carter...

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Posted by The Internets at 14:42 on 16/08/08

Timed to perfection.

Posted by The Internets at 21:13 on 15/08/08

Helllooooooo

Posted by The Internets at 20:24 on 15/08/08

That's Goatboy's cue.

Posted by The Internets at 19:43 on 15/08/08

Probably both

Posted by The Internets at 19:08 on 15/08/08

(Or she's twelve)

Posted by The Internets at 19:08 on 15/08/08

JohnnyDeppFan has been at the red bull. Or the cheap, dirty speed.

Posted by The Internets at 22:43 on 14/08/08

^^^ Chris^^^ it is well worth it to buy or rent the dvd of this movie !! IT ROCKS !!!! i wasnt sure about johnny in the main role.. but after i seen it .. that was it for me !!! I bought it and LOVE LOVE it !!! ''' let's boogie!!!!'''

Posted by The Internets at 22:41 on 14/08/08

I loved this movie !! Johnny did a WONDERFUL job in the role as 'willy wonka' he's such a super actor and so talented !!! i first rented the movie and then i bought is as soon as i could !! Johnny Depp ROCKS!!!!!

Posted by The Internets at 17:16 on 18/08/05

I want to see this film, but I just haven\'t gotten around to it yet. High ticket prices combined with obnoxious commercials and even more obnoxious patrons (seriously folks, that message before the movie telling people to shut the hell up pertains to you as well...you are not exempt!) has just started to sour me on the whole theatre going experience. I may get around to seeing this when it hits the local budget cinema, or just wait until it hits DVD in a couple of months. Having said all that, I\'m a huge Burton fan and I think this one looks like it could be a lot of fun.

Posted by The Internets at 20:56 on 17/08/05

I had a Nestle \'Fudgemallow Delight\' the other day.

I don\'t remember much from the book apart from the description of this and the reality was so, so bad. Anyway, I haven\'t seen it and the original had lots of stupid singing. I\'d do Bonham-Carter.

Posted by The Internets at 08:19 on 17/08/05

I prefer the Family Guy one where the Chumba Wumbas sing about Joes need for a wheelchair. Hysterical.

Posted by The Internets at 22:43 on 16/08/05

I have no strong feelings either way about this film. It may just be the most neutral film I\'ve ever yet to see.

I\'d rather watch that Futurama episode again:
# Grunka lunka dunkity doo
We\'ve got a friendly warning for you
Grunka lunka dunkity daces
The secrets of Slurm\'s on a need to know basis
Asking questions in school is a great way to learn
If you try that stuff here you might get your legs broke
We once found a dead guy face down in the Slurm
It could easily happen again to you folks

So keep your head down and keep your mouth shut
Grunka lunka lunka dunkity dot! #

Posted by The Internets at 07:16 on 16/08/05

Oh, and I\'d argue that the *only* good Planet Of The Apes movie is the first. IMHO the rest suck balls.

Posted by The Internets at 07:13 on 16/08/05

To be honest, I think I\'d have to re-read the book to see just how much of a dark edge it has. I\'ve a feeling my memories of it are distorted by the Wilder movie.

The Twits, yes, and to a far far greater extent Georges marvelous medicine are cruel and nasty books, but I always remember Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator being far darker than CATCF.

Might be totally wrong though.