martok2112
July 15th, 2005, 02:35 PM
CHARLIE and the CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Well, I do have to say this was a pretty good movie. Tim Burton seems to be back in his element with this quirky adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's story. He seemed to do better with this than his remake of PotA.
Johnny Depp plays a very convincing Willy Wonka. I still have to say I prefer Gene Wilder's take, but Johnny does an admirable job.
The special effects in this film were good. I wouldn't say extraordinary by any stretch, but they were good. Some of the sets are even very reminiscent of the 1971 version.
Having seen this, and the 1971 version, I shall now need to read the book to see which version was closest to it.
The young actor who portrayed little Charlie Bucket was great. Reminded me of the quality of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, which is to say, awesome. This kid was a very facially expressive actor, and could usually say volumes just by silent countenance alone.
There is even the faintest hint of Tim Burton's humility regarding his remake of one certain sci-fi film. Nice, if subliminal touch. Hats off to TB for that.
The voice of the narrator I tried to place...and I ultimately had to stick around for the end credits...turns out it was the old 7UP guy himself, the basso voiced Geoffery Holder . (You know, "7UP.....never had it. Never will. HA HA HA HA HA !!!!")
This movie had a few laughs, and they weren't cheap laughs either.
It was rated PG for quirky situations (which it had in spades), and mild language (of which I think I only heard one instance of throughout the entire film...and at that, it was barely noticable)
I was pleased with the overall experience, this round at the movies. There were TONS of kids there, and I was amazed at how well behaved they were. I only heard one baby crying...and the child was pacified quickly.
Despite its PG rating, I would say that this movie is very family (and kid) friendly...and recommend seeing at least once on the big screen.
Respectfully,
Martok2112
Well, I do have to say this was a pretty good movie. Tim Burton seems to be back in his element with this quirky adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's story. He seemed to do better with this than his remake of PotA.
Johnny Depp plays a very convincing Willy Wonka. I still have to say I prefer Gene Wilder's take, but Johnny does an admirable job.
The special effects in this film were good. I wouldn't say extraordinary by any stretch, but they were good. Some of the sets are even very reminiscent of the 1971 version.
Having seen this, and the 1971 version, I shall now need to read the book to see which version was closest to it.
The young actor who portrayed little Charlie Bucket was great. Reminded me of the quality of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, which is to say, awesome. This kid was a very facially expressive actor, and could usually say volumes just by silent countenance alone.
There is even the faintest hint of Tim Burton's humility regarding his remake of one certain sci-fi film. Nice, if subliminal touch. Hats off to TB for that.
The voice of the narrator I tried to place...and I ultimately had to stick around for the end credits...turns out it was the old 7UP guy himself, the basso voiced Geoffery Holder . (You know, "7UP.....never had it. Never will. HA HA HA HA HA !!!!")
This movie had a few laughs, and they weren't cheap laughs either.
It was rated PG for quirky situations (which it had in spades), and mild language (of which I think I only heard one instance of throughout the entire film...and at that, it was barely noticable)
I was pleased with the overall experience, this round at the movies. There were TONS of kids there, and I was amazed at how well behaved they were. I only heard one baby crying...and the child was pacified quickly.
Despite its PG rating, I would say that this movie is very family (and kid) friendly...and recommend seeing at least once on the big screen.
Respectfully,
Martok2112