My take on CATCF…not that anyone cares
Finally saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory last night.
I don’t care what anyone else says, I was highly entertained. I think even if the movie were to stand alone it would be very enjoyable, but as a classic story from childhood it was even more fun to watch.
Willy Wonka: I loved Johnny Depp’s take on this character. Don’t worry, I still love Gene Wilder’s Wonka, maybe even more. But I was captivated by every second JD was on the screen.
Charlie: Before I saw the film I thought I’d hate Charlie. I wanted him to be ugly and scrappy, not cute and lovable like Freddie Highmore inevitably is. But in the end, how can you ever hate Charlie?
Oompa-Loompas: The worst part of the film, very obnoxious and distracting. I’m sorry, but Deep Roy is just not someone I want to see duplicated over and over wearing tight colorful suits, dancing and singing all over the screen.
The story: I liked this version which is apparently based on the original book (though I’ve never read it). Mostly I just saw this movie for pure entertainment, not to see how accurately it duplicated the book or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And in that case, I was not at all disappointed. Thanks for taking me babe!
July 22nd, 2005 at 3:07 am
I had a good time, and even though sometimes we were the only ones in the theater laughing, it was fun. Johnny was great as usual, but I’ll save the rest of my comments for my forthcoming review.
July 25th, 2005 at 3:24 am
Oh hey, and nice new Charlie-inspired LJ icon, too! I love it!
July 25th, 2005 at 3:39 am
Thanks for finding me the picture. And making me the icon. Obviously your internet search skills are better than mine. Must be all those SEO seminars you listen to or something.
July 25th, 2005 at 4:15 am
Hey, mum’s the word on that! We don’t want it getting out that I’m not as super cool as it seems I am….
July 27th, 2005 at 4:55 am
Thank God! Someone who sees that the whole oompa-loompa thing is just not right! Fricking nightmarish even!
July 27th, 2005 at 4:57 am
Did you like the rest of the movie though?
July 27th, 2005 at 5:36 am
Absolutely! Loved it. I didn’t know what to expect going in. I mean, how could they possibly make it different than what it is? Would they make it corny and stupid like the Brady Bunch movie or something? That’s what I was thinking going in. I think they did a great job though.