I just saw this and liked it more than I thought I would. I'm not a huge fan of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." In fact, it took me over 30 years to finally see it; I'd avoided it all that time. I could never get through the first scene with all the grandparents in one bed. In "Willy Wonka" it creeped me out, but in "Charlie" it did not.

The Oompa Loompas were truly bizarre; they totally freaked out a friend of mine. I did enjoy all their musical numbers, though.

I'd heard that Johnny Depp wasn't very good. I disagree; I thought he was fine, though it's not one of his best performances.

It is decidedly a Tim Burton film, with all the darkness and weirdness that he brings.

I saw it with adults and kids. The kids all loved it; the adults were split.

Throughout the movie, I kept thinking what a great ride it will make someday at a huge theme park. Mark my words, there will be a "Charile and The Chocolate Factory" ride somewhere.

I just saw this and liked it more than I thought I would. I'm not a huge fan of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." In fact, it took me over 30 years to finally see it; I'd avoided it all that time. I could never get through the first scene with all the grandparents in one bed. In "Willy Wonka" it creeped me out, but in "Charlie" it did not.

The Oompa Loompas were truly bizarre; they totally freaked out a friend of mine. I did enjoy all their musical numbers, though.

I'd heard that Johnny Depp wasn't very good. I disagree; I thought he was fine, though it's not one of his best performances.

It is decidedly a Tim Burton film, with all the darkness and weirdness that he brings.

I saw it with adults and kids. The kids all loved it; the adults were split.

Throughout the movie, I kept thinking what a great ride it will make someday at a huge theme park. Mark my words, there will be a "Charile and The Chocolate Factory" ride somewhere.

Thanks for the review. I am going to see it. I'm waiting for The Devil's Rejects to release so I can make it a 2-fer. That'll be sweet, I'll watch a psycho candy man, then follow it up with a psycho fried chicken and gasoline man!! Sweet!

I really enjoyed it too, Maggers. Dark, creepy, yet very funny and touching. Not quite up there with the original but still a damn fine movie.

By the way, did you know the original Charlie - Peter Ostrum is now a practicing large animal Vet?!

Saw it on Sunday. I loved it. The original will always be a comfort film for me, so nothing can replace it. But, the new one was great, though not perfect. There are some parts that seemed overly edited and choppy. But, Depp was a great Willy Wonka. And the new Charlie Bucket was very convincing.

As a side note, during the credits, the Gaffer is named "Biggles."