WARNER BROS. PICTURES In association with Village Roadshow Pictures A Zanuck Company/Plan P Production DIRECTOR: Tim Burton WRITER: John August (based upon the book by Roald Dahl) PRODUCERS: Brad Grey and Richard D. Zanuck
Starring: Tim Burton, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox, with Deep Roy and Christopher Lee
Opening date: Friday, July 15, 2005 Rating: MPAA – PG for quirky situations, action, and mild language Running time: 120 minutes
Why you might like it: Another great weird guy created by the exceptionally talented Mr. Depp Freddie Highmore is good Great production values – cinematography, costumes, make up, music, etc. The art direction/set decoration is to die for Christopher Lee is in it Tim Burton’s best since Sleepy Hollow
Why you might NOT like it: · Apparently some fans of the first film adaptation of Dahl’s book, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory are not happy. · Not enough Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory · It’s more “dark fantasy” than “kid’s movie” · Willy Wonka has a backstory · Can be very weird – Depp’s Wonka at first glance looks like Michael Jackson
It Might Get Loud
A great roc doc that focuses on three of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, their creative processes, their music, and, of course, their guitars.
Ponyo - It's for Big Kids Too
After being Sosuke's goldfish for a few hours, Ponyo decides that she wants to become a human and escape the magic ship of her father where she lives with her sisters
