Charlie And The Chocolate Factory/Willy Wonka And the Chocolate Factory (DVD)

the dry humour in this film, will grab the adult, while the kids will love the songs and the effects, not a fan of Tim Burton, but he did wonders with this! a true all rounder. Unless you are stuck in your ways, and feel nothing can beat the old one (with gene wilder bursting into song for no reason) then get this! the film of the year

As a child of the 80's I grew up watching and re-watching Gene Wilder in the original film based on Roald Dahl's book. But as an adult and a fan of the gorgeous Johnny Depp I felt I had to see the newer and more accurate version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. At first I found it hard going after all the bright colours and lively songs of the original, but as the film went I on I grew more and more involved and found that it was very close to how Roald Dahl originally wrote the story. Johnny Depp portrays Willy Wonka in such a way that he does seem rather frightening. A very good film in its own right, but worth seeing Gene Wilder's portrayal too. I loved it but my kids said "I think the old one was better". But that has something to do with the Oompa Loompa's I think!!!

Deliciously dark and packed with candy-coloured visuals, Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is an intoxicating endorphin rush. Freddie Highmore is engagingly winsome as one of five children who scores a ticket to the world's most magnificent chocolate factory. But it's his Finding Neverland co-star Johnny Depp who steals the show as the oddball chocolatier. While the story is a little soft in the centre, his take on Willy Wonka is a richly layered treat.

There's more than a touch of Wacko Jacko about his childlike demeanour - even down to the nervous giggle - but the genius of Depp's performance is that he manages to be creepy, sympathetic and hilarious all at once; "Papa?" he whimpers, when Charlie introduces him to his Grandpa Joe (David Kelly). Straight away it's clear that Wonka is a few fondants short of the whole box...

"A SEDUCTIVE BUT OFF-KILTER WONDERLAND"

Screenwriter John August embellishes Dahl's story with carefully pitched flashbacks to Wonka's traumatic childhood and gives Depp the edge over Gene Wilder's 1971 portrayal. The backstory lends a darker tone, but strangely for Burton, the idea of the four "rotten children" who disappear one by one on the factory tour lacks a palpable sense of menace. His greatest strength is in creating a seductive but slightly off-kilter wonderland rippled with chocolate rivers and where marshmallows grow on shrubs harvested by pygmy-like Oompa-Loompas (all played by Deep Roy). With a garnish of zingy dialogue ("Don't touch that squirrel's nuts, it makes him crazy!"), the finished product is a confection sure to bring out the child in any fudge-loving fuddy-duddy.

BRILLIANT FILM IF YOU WANT A LAUGH WITH YOUR KIDS!!
BUY IT AND YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED!

Before I say any more on this, don't try comparing this film to the movie to the old version with Gene Wilder, this new movie is a totally different animal.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a good fun film with a few dark undertones, rather akin to Dhal's book. Johnny Depp makes Wonka a very disturbing character, teaching the greedy children a lesson, and the Bucket family were the ones to teach Wonka a lesson.

In some ways I think that the movie could have been so much better, but despite this it is a great film and a great addition to my DVD collection.

I thought this film was an excellent remake of the book! It was miles away from the original Gene Wilder film but although I loved the old version, that was one of the things that made it so great!! Tim Burton tells us in the audio commentary (yes - some people do listen to these!! They're a great cure for insomnia...) that he has tried to keep it as close to the original story as possible and I really believe he's achieved this!! Johnny Depp portrays the lonny Willy Wonker perfectly and the film is full of catchy songs (as usual attributed to Simpsons musician Danny Elfman) which you'll be singing for weeks after watching it!!
So incase you haven't guessed - my advice is.... BUY THIS FILM!!!! :o)

Wasn't quite sure whether I was going to like this or not. I loved the original film, who can beat Gene Wilder?
I had mixed feelings about the film. The story differs from the original and is slightly confusing in places.
What happened to the burping part with Charlie and grandad?

The film was okay but in my opinion I will always prefer the original.

To be honest I really didn't think I'd like this film. Despite the presence of the lovely Johnny Depp I really love the 1971 film and didn't think I'd enjoy the new version. Well I did. Johnny Depp really is very, very good in the film (although he is a bit scary!) and overall it was a very enjoyable viewing experience BUT (there's always a but, isn't there?!)I found it a bit too commercialised and also you couldn't hear the words of the songs the oompa loompas sing (you don't hear the old song). I'd definitely recommend it as a film, although if you're going to compare it to the 1971 version you are going to be disappointed.

Oh my god if you like the original Willy wonka and the chocolate factory you are going to love this updated version.

Usually updates are not worth a viewing but this one definately is.

Johnny Depp plays an absolutely amazing role as Willy Wonka and has a very likeable character.

There are some excellent umpa lumpa scenes and sing along tunes.

Great for adults and children alike !!!!

to be honest maybe becuase i saw the origanol a few days before i saw the recent one, it just didn't do it for me, i maybe the only one, but it was like watching grease and then grease 2 (the latter was poor), well if you understand my meaning, thats what i mean..

the film was ok, and everything was ok , i just preferred the origanol one far more, and unless your a depp fan (i'm not), i would suggest buying the orig one instead, and enjoy that instead

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Having grown up reading the original book by Roald Dahl, and seeing the 1970's film version many times, I was looking for that little bit of child nostalgia when I entered the screening for this. Tim Burton directs and he is no stranger to remakes, re-imaginations or re-works what ever you want to call them (Planet of The Apes anyone?). Luckily for us, whenever Burton gets together with his favourite leading man, Johnny Depp its usually a recipe for success. Chocolate factory you'll be relieved to learn is no different, living up to the expectations, exceeding in some quarters but falling short in others.
I'm sure you all know of the story, down on his luck, poverty stricken young boy, Charlie Bucket dreams of winning one of 5 golden tickets Willi Wonka places in his candy bars, thus allowing the lucky recipient a full days tour of his factory. No one has been in or out of the factory for many years. The adventure on screen takes us through the very pages of the book but also add's some backs story to Wonka's slightly weird outlook on life, it gives him a history and that little bit of depth that maybe had been missing in the Gene Wilder version. A few crucial things are missed out though like Charlie being so sometime sickly sweet, by the fact he follows the rules and doesn't do anything but what Mr Wonka tells him, there is also a slightly more extended glass elevator bit towards the end.
All in all these minor alterations blend in well with the already so familiar storyline. The demise of each child within the chocolate factory tour is built up to a great climax each time, the only slightly alarming thing is the rather chipmunk style songs the extremely small Oompa Loompa's sing, I preferred the 1970's version songs here. The Oompa Loompa's themselves are magically played by Deep Roy in double role, they are made extra small with computer wizardry and this just add's to this wacky race of little people.
Many reviews will rave about the child actors, Veruca Salt & Violet are both played really nastily by their respective child actresses, and Charlie will get plaudits too, played by Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland). But personally I don't think he has as much meaty material as he could have had and he does a basic job of acting the sweet little kid, which I'm sure anyone could of. The real acting masterclass in this film is by miles Johnny Depp's magnificent performance of Willi Wonka, he plays the choclotier as if he was b to do so. The chocolate man's zany persona and troubled childhood becomes apparent through Depp's acting and the humour is magnified with his execution of the script. Depp has proved many times he can play off the wall characters (Blow, Jack Sparrow in Pirates of Caribbean), and this time he's done it again. Watch out for the constant banter between Depp and one of the kids Mike Teevee, Classic comedy moments!
All in all the movie could have been a massive disappointment, and comparisons with the 70's version are going to happen regardless even though they are two different films of different era's and each stands alone on its own merits (one has better songs then the other, one has a better Willi Wonka then the other etc). But just enjoy this film for the great colourful grandeur scale sets, classic storyline and hilarious Depp performance of Wonka

i watched this film last week and thought it was a good light hearted film for both adults and kids but everyone i have spoken to about it agrees that it doesnt quit live up to the original. it does follow the original exacly but it doesnt have the same feel to it. i would advise anyone thinking of watching it to go for it its definatly worth a look and kids will love it. thanks

I'm sorry but i jsu could not rate this film what a waste of money and time!
The original version starring Gene Wilder will never be beat. I thought this remake was wrong in every aspect. Johhny Depp was in my view to young looking to play this scene as Wonka. Why was he given a feminine approach? and where were the original Umpa Loompa's (Probably not spelt write but you know who i am talking about) They just used this asian looking midget guy and made doubles and triples and quadruples(mm hang on a minute i am beginning to sound like Wonka) No seriously this film was boring but i did note the sets which must have taken some time to put together so i would give 10/10 for that. but the film was one big yawn from start to finnish.So the origianl Gene Wilder Version will rank in history but this one directed by Tim Burton will not.Tim Burton is another director i have admiration for but i am afraid this film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory did nothing for me at all. Remember the classic tunes from the original version rank along side the likes of Sound Of Music Brilliant.

I started to watch this film expecting it to be something like the original (which I loved as a child & still do now)~ however it was totally different.

With what I would call the really crazy and darker character of Willy Wonka played by Johnny Depp who is completely different from Gene Wilder's clean child friendly sweet nice version.

This film was excellent, from the Umpa Lumpas & the music numbers from Disco to Rock to the squirrals ( I would love one of these to Verucca ;0) )

It also shows another side to the character of Wonka ~ made him more real in the fact that he parents & was brought up by a single parent ~ he might be a dentist & also crazy, but then again who isn't crazy in this day & age?? ;0}

This is definately a film worth watching especially is you like a good laugh & the darker side of life!!

I would definately reccomend this film for all the family ~ we never stopped laughing.

For me, this is awesome, but then again i am one of tim burtons greatest admirers. however there is a catch 22, Charlie and the chocolate factory is one of my all time favourites, gene wilder played the part amazingly. BUT this is a whole new film and for me i watched it without the memory of the original and it blew my socks off. Johnny depp, amazing as allways, For me a truly inspirational film that will be truly valued within my collection.

However do not buy this dvd if you will compare to the original as it will spoil it, everyone in my family loves this movie and it is our christmas favourite.

my daughter loves that film and plays it again and again. very basic menu, shame. This a grea film for all ages and easy whatching. .

Great family film more up to date than the original obviously but more indepth!
kids just love it so thats fine by me!!!

Ever since I heard about the film I wanted to see it, especially as Tim Burton and Johnny Depp were involved, I knew it would be good. I saw the film on TV first and decided to buy it on Ebay, after many outbids I was sucsessful. The extra disk is brilliant, the oompa loompa dance class is very strange but my friends have been showing off their moves to me! The actual film is magic, I had seen the original a while ago and had some very strange memories of it becase I was young, this remake is just as strange but I love it!

I LIKE IT BUT IT WON'T BEAT THE OLD CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY IT DIFFENT BUT IF I REMEMBER RIGHT THERE DID MAKE AN OLD ONE JUST LIKE THIS ONE BUT IT NEVER WHEN ON A DVD

Worth wataching many times, clean, decent and kids would love it and can safely be left alone to watch

i recently bought this film as my four yr old seen it on tv and loved it,it as plenty of exciting adventures that will have the little ones entertained for hours,also a great family film,a must have will not be disappointed.

Very good DVD telling a true likeness to the book. The story is a lot darker than Willy Wonkers chocolate factory. I decided to buy the DVD for my little girl who saw the film on television and enjoyed it.

I loved Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder when I was a child and fell in love with the magic it created. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is very different from Willy Wonka in many ways.
It tends to stay more true to the book than Willy Wonka does and brings in more elements of it. Also having been directed by Tim Burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is slightly darker and has more sinister moments than the fantasy fairytale styling of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory directed by Mel Stuart.
Jonny Depp plays Willy Wonka very differently to Gene Wilder, Depp again has the element of mystery and something sinister at moments, he also adds moments of comedy throughout.
I wasn't very sure about the casting and cgi effects of the Oompa Loompas, I thought this may have been more pleasing in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, although the songs in Burton's version were taken directly from the book by Roald Dahl.
Freddy Highmore (who has also starred in Finding Neverland, The Spiderwick Cronicles and the voice of Pantalaimon in The Golden Compass) that played Charlie was more vulnerable, lovable and had considerably better acting ability than the previous Charlie (Peter Ostrum) although both Charlie's were played differently by both boys.
Both Jonny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter were brilliant and this film shows the range of their acting abilites as the parts that they played in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are very different to roles that they would normally choose. I look forward to seeing Tim Burton's next venture.

I read the book when i was younger and had never watched the film. Even though its not the original it was fantastic viewing. Johnny Depp played his part brilliantly.

The main reason i bought the dvd was because my son started to watch it a few weeks ago but it was on too late for him to watch all of it.

We found the dvd and now we can all watch it together.