So I love Roald Dahl. His books are simply awesome. They are crazy and fun and totally imaginative. Growing up, I loved Charlie & the Chocolate Factory {the book AND movie}. So when they released an updated version with Johnny Depp, I refused to watch it. I didn’t want to spoil perfection. BUT, at the urging of a few friends, I’m going to give it a try {plus it’s free with my Amazon Prime account and I love the little actor that stars as Charlie, so that helps!}. I have low expectations, so we shall see!
Let me know what you think if you decide to watch it or tell me if it lives up to the original if you have already seen it.
Peace out Girl Scouts & have yourself a great weekend,
~Mavis
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Kristina says
I liked this version. I felt it hewed much closer to the book. The Gene Wilder version will always be a classic, but I think it failed to capture the underlying darkness that lurks in a Dahl novel. Also, I loooooved Deep Roy as the Oompa Loompas, and Charlie is so well cast. Johnny Depp as Wonka is of course loony and a little scary.
Candice says
It’s wonderful Mavis. Watch it with an open mind and don’t compare it while watching it to Gene Wilder version. I love them both. Also, James and the Giant Peach and The Witches. If you haven’t seen those, watch them as well.
Tholl says
Personally I prefer the Gene Wilder version, but it’s what I grew up with. I recommend a movie called “The Way” with Martin Sheen, I’m sure yourself and The Girl would like it! And it might give her a travel – bug…
Delores says
The Way is a great movie!
Sarah says
I loved this version-but I like Johnny Depp