What a great movie! Gene Wilder was awesome as Wonka, and the original movie is a kids classic. Now there is a new movie coming out directed by Tim Burton. He makes such interesting movies and is a creative director, but I wonder why he couldn't have moved forward with one of the other Wonka stories. Certainly Johnny Depp is an "odd enough" and versatile actor to play the recluse of Wonka, but would have much preferred they left Charlie & The Chocolate Factory for Wilder and let Depp play Wonka on The Great Glass Elevator. Still, will go see the new movie and see how Burton has "darkened" the Wonka character. I'm hoping it will still be a lite enough movie for younger kids, but am guessing this will not be the case. If you get a chance, check out the trailer by doing a net search for the new movie.
Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
