Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Caesar S — 07 Dec 2014

Dear Mr. Burton, the children of America off you their sincere congratulations... For making a film, guaranteed to give them nightmares. Willy Wonka is far from like able. I understand, that in the books, Willy was a bit more terrifying than Gene Wilder's portrayal, but Tim Burton, again, takes things to far. From annoying-as-heck Oompa Loompas, to an almost entirely CGI Augustus Gloop, Burton's take on an old classic fails to capture the joy and wonder of the film it remakes. The film has good qualities, but they are outweighed by the bad. I disagree with the decision to give Wonka a proper backstory. In the book, Wonka was fascinating, because we didn't know why, or how, he was so psychotic. Danny Elfman's Oompa Loompa songs will have many running for the ear plugs.

After watching this film, you will begin to compulsively, check your kid's Halloween candy for razor blades and poison. Don't waste your time with one of Burton's worst!