CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - the review
By Leroy DouresseauxJul 20, 2005 - 10:48:00 AM
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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
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