Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Eoin M — 12 Feb 2015

Performances and direction are what lead this film into mediocre territory. Freddie Highmore's squeeky clean, almost empty depiction is annoying, and Johnny Depp's role as Wonka keeps the zaniness at a high, but throws out the warmth and humanity that made Gene Wilder's original perfomance loveable and enjoyable, making Depp seem just plain creepy.

While Tim's signatures are all over the place, his usual dementedness lacks the relateability that made his past works so timeless.