A great big turn off
I went to see this film as I am a big Johnny Depp fan, but I was
completely turned off by the whole thing. The pace was so slow I was almost asleep, and I kept waiting for the magical moments to happen. Alas, they never did. The opening went on for ever and a day - remember the wonderful entrance Gene Wilder makes in the original? Well, Willy Wonka's entrance here, with the stupid "song" of the puppets, was just dire. He actually looked embarrassed to be there. The parents of the "lucky winners" were one-dimensional to say the least, and although the child actors were OK they were nothing to write home about. My 11 year old son went with me to see this film, and as we came out of the theatre I was wondering what he would have to say about it (and whether I would have to pretend that I had liked it!) but the first thing he said was, "Well, that's not the best film I've ever see. Bit of a disappointment really." I just felt that the director had wasted so many opportunities, not to try to emulate the first film, but to bring some fresh magic to the wonderful story. Instead, all we got was long-drawn out scenes, bad dialogue and a faintly embarrassed Johnny Depp.. tatka186 watch Splinter movie
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new 'wonka' movie is a real stinker
this has to be one of the worst movies i have seen this year (maybe
ever). it seems that lately johnny depp has been exploring his feminine side (see 'pirates') but this is ridiculous! 'willy' could have easily passed for 'wilma'. it was a terrible 'take' on this character. the movie just wasn't funny. i didn't laugh once. i could hear the audience's fake chuckling during all of the 'gee, they meant this to be funny so i better laugh' parts. it was sad. the flashbacks to willy's upbringing were idiotic and added nothing to the story. it was what it was - filler. i could go on and on about this stinker but i won't due to time constraints. the saddest thing about this mess was the total disregard for the main idea in the book (and the first movie). that willy was in search of a child pure of heart to run his company. remember slugworth offering a reward for any 'gob stopper' that the children would give him (against willy's orders)? then charlie gives the gob stopper back to willy instead of slugworth, giving up untold riches - and proving he was honest and had the utmost integrity. it was the best part of the book and it still brings a tear to my eye. the new movie doesn't even touch upon this all-so-important life lesson. that honesty and integrity bring the biggest riches. but i will give credit where credit is due, and there was one thing i did like about the movie. the final credits - as this was the sign that i could finally leave the theater.. |
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