When I was growing up, there was Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Gene Wilder’s rendition was entertaining for a kid. However, this Charlie and the Chocolate factory was not only entertaining for the kids, but also for the adults.
The recipe for one great sweet!
Mix a screenplay by John August based on the book by Roald Dahl and directed by Tim Burton, acted by a well chosen group of actors who include the charming Johnny Depp and you get a wonderful movie that isn’t just for the kiddo’s, but also for the adults that bring them to see it.
As a Mom I’ve been to my share of kid’s movies, most of which I can’t wait to get out of. But this one was delightfully different. This movie was a delicious change from the usual kids movie.
Johnny Depp portrays Willy Wonka with a sense of flare and style that only he can provide. Willy in this rendition wasn’t as perfect as the Willy in the old rendition. This Willy walked into walls, missed things and had an attitude! When Johnny Depp was asked why make another Willy and the Chocolate Factory, he stated that this one was different, that is was based on other aspects of the book. And he was right.