Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Movie Review 2005

Unlike 1971's "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," this is not a musical, although the Oompa Loompas still sing. And Burton does a more faithful adaptation of the 1964 book by Roald Dahl. Poor boy Charlie Bucket (Highmore) is one of five winners of a golden ticket that allows him to tour the mysterious Willy Wonka's (Depp) chocolate factory. Fans of the original may have qualms, but this one has a little more depth and heart, great visuals, and the cooperation of Dahl's widow, an exec producer. Depp is brilliantly quirky and Highmore shines.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on DVD
Running time 115 minutes.
Originally from United States, British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Books to Film: Roald Dahl, Edibles, Childhood Visions, Grandparents, Fantasy, Hard Knock Life, Dental Mayhem, Top Grossing Films of 2005

Screenplay

John August

Cast

Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Anna Sophia Robb, Deep Roy, Christopher Lee, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, James Fox, Missi Pyle, Julia Winter, Jordan Fry, Philip Wiegratz, Franziska Troegner, Harry Taylor, Adam Godley, Eileen Essell, Liz Smith, David Morris

Cinematography

Philippe Rousselot

Director

Tim Burton

Music

Danny Elfman

Other

Geoffrey Holder, Tony Dawe, Chris Lebenzon, Sean Haworth, James Lewis, Andy Nicholson, David Allday, Matthew Gray, Francois Audouy, Gabriella Pescucci, Alex McDowell

Producer

Richard D. Zanuck, Brad Grey, Zanuck Company, Plan B, Warner Bros.