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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

USA 2005, 115 minutes
Dir. Tim Burton
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Family, Comedy

 

Aroview: Lavish with magnificent visual icing, this version of Roald Dahl's classic childrens' story is a pretty tasty updating of the story of young Charlie Bucket, who wins a tour of the fantastical sweet factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka (Depp) along with a band of variously sinful children.

With dir. Burton's stylings and instincts fitting the material like a glove, this gives as valid and imaginative take on the book as the 1971 version, though it remains largely superfluous for those of a previous generation. Depp's performance echoes the real-life androgynous remoteness of one Michael Jackson, providing a psychologically nervous and slightly menacing characterisation. Meanwhile, the Oompa-Loompas are friendlier than remembered, though the gruelling fates of those 'bad' children remain as entertaining demonstrations of practical morality as ever.

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  • aspect ratio: 16:9
 

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