Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Dave A — 17 Dec 2013
Falls a good bit short of the mark, especially when stacked up next to the Gene Wilder original. Whereas the original had an interesting group dynamic going amongst all the kids and parents and Willy Wonka himself, this 2005 version just remains awkward throughout, without much heart or energy to balance it out.
It's definitely not all bad by any means, as there are some great sets and zany, Burton-esque atmosphere alongside some charming performances from the Bucket family (and pretty much from ONLY them, as far as I'm concerned).
Overall, I'd recommend seeing it if you have the curiosity sparked from the get-go; otherwise, it's just kind of a "meh" from me.
This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Dave A on 17 Dec 2013.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.
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