Sunday, August 28, 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of the first books that I read by choice, so I have very fond memories of the story and the book. I also have watched and enjoyed the 1971 musical version of the book. When i first heard that Tim Burton wanted to remake this flim i have to admit i wasn't that excited about the prospect. But as the news and trailers start to come out i was suckered in so so bad. Every little drop of information made me want to see it more, the second trailer was where everything started to fall into place, with Depp, the kids and the overall feel of the film.
I think the best part of this movie was how Johhny Depp played his Willy Wonka. This wasn't the performance that i fully expected. Depp rearly ever plays second fiddle to anyone, this is for good reason but in this it was called for and he delivered. Depp's Wonka was a misguided child that had become a misguided adult. The voice, the mannerism everything was just spot on. The real star of this film was Freddie Highmore and his performance as Charlie. Like the movie name suggests it was important to fall for Charlie and believe in everything that he did. Feddie Highmore did a perfect job, and through the whole thing i went one the emotional rollacoster that Charlie went on. At the start i was on the edge of my seat every time Charlie opened a chocolate bar to find a golden ticket. Not only was the acting top notch but Burton touch was all over everything else.
As usual with all of Tim Burton's films the visuals for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were so amazing that sometimes i just get caught looking at the background and not watching the movie. The start of the film was much the same as thr 1971, it was dark streets and a giant chocolate factory towering over the small streets. The Buckets house was so fantasic, it was all by it's self in the middle of this part of town that had nothing in it but there house, that had holes in the roof and a stove that was used to cook there stable diet of cabbage soup. From the moment the 5 kids step into the factory, nothing prepares you for what you get to see. Every set gets better and better as the films goes on. You can't not love everything Tim Burton does visually.
Tim Burton's visuals were made for the adaption of this film. Everything from the Oompa Loompas that have all the same face to the great glass elavator there isn't much that was left out of the book. The songs, the music and even the extra backstory that was added was very tight. I like this movie a lot, Burton has once again knocked one out of the park.
I think the best part of this movie was how Johhny Depp played his Willy Wonka. This wasn't the performance that i fully expected. Depp rearly ever plays second fiddle to anyone, this is for good reason but in this it was called for and he delivered. Depp's Wonka was a misguided child that had become a misguided adult. The voice, the mannerism everything was just spot on. The real star of this film was Freddie Highmore and his performance as Charlie. Like the movie name suggests it was important to fall for Charlie and believe in everything that he did. Feddie Highmore did a perfect job, and through the whole thing i went one the emotional rollacoster that Charlie went on. At the start i was on the edge of my seat every time Charlie opened a chocolate bar to find a golden ticket. Not only was the acting top notch but Burton touch was all over everything else.
As usual with all of Tim Burton's films the visuals for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were so amazing that sometimes i just get caught looking at the background and not watching the movie. The start of the film was much the same as thr 1971, it was dark streets and a giant chocolate factory towering over the small streets. The Buckets house was so fantasic, it was all by it's self in the middle of this part of town that had nothing in it but there house, that had holes in the roof and a stove that was used to cook there stable diet of cabbage soup. From the moment the 5 kids step into the factory, nothing prepares you for what you get to see. Every set gets better and better as the films goes on. You can't not love everything Tim Burton does visually.
Tim Burton's visuals were made for the adaption of this film. Everything from the Oompa Loompas that have all the same face to the great glass elavator there isn't much that was left out of the book. The songs, the music and even the extra backstory that was added was very tight. I like this movie a lot, Burton has once again knocked one out of the park.
# posted by Chris @ 9:41 PM 
