Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Davis L — 14 May 2013
It turns out that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is half goofy-great, and half just a goof. Burton is, as always, a brilliant creator of atmosphere: When you see the listing hovel inhabited by the Bucket family, you can almost hear the groan of the collapsing ceiling and feel the greasy slickness of the bedsâ(TM) dirty sheets.
When Charlie unwraps a Wonka chocolate bar, Burton makes the outer paper wrapper crackle and its tin-foil lining crinkle palpably; when anyone bites into the sweet food, you can feel the collapse of the dusky cocoa confection between your own teeth.
And while you and the kiddies surrender to this Candyland board game come to life, youâ(TM)ll also chuckle at the zippy little homages to everything from Busby Berkeley musicals to Psycho.
This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Davis L on 14 May 2013.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.
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