Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Tatsuhito K — 08 Oct 2015
I like this film a lot, and it had me smiling, giggling, and laughing all the way through. It seems like a lot of people have problems with this adaptation. Frankly, I don't get it. This may not be one of Johnny Depp's best or finest performances, but certainly one of his wackiest ones and he's real good at it.
It's directed by Tim Burton, and there are Burton stamps all over the film; it is immeasurably colorful and yet gleefully twisted and dark. But at the heart of it is a touching story about family love.
Freddie Highmore does a good job playing a sweet and good-hearted kid Charlie, and the rest of the cast does a solid job. Loved the visuals, loved Burton's direction, and I thoroughly enjoyed all the musical numbers sang by Ooompa-Loompas.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delightful movie.
This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Tatsuhito K on 08 Oct 2015.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.
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