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Originally Posted by Champion of Europa
I saw it at 1 am last night, and saw about a half of it again after work today. I really really like it.
The 1971 Wonka movie and this one are really different as far as tone and some material goes, so I don't think it's really fair to compare them. They are two very different movies.
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I'm with you.
The ywere both good in their own rights. The Oompa Loompa songs in this seem to be a heavy complaint, but are based on the originals from the book. I actually enjoyed them, and felt they better fit the tone of this movie. The forced backstory of Wonka was annoying, though WHAT a guy to play his father.
Depp's portrayal WAS kind of annoying at points, and I think if I had to choose, I'd choose Wilder. However, both had their moments. Depp captured the sort of attitude I'd expect from a "Child a t heart" sort of chocolateer, the kind of person whose insight into the world of decadence would give him an edge in Candy. Gene could be sweet and psychotic in the same scene. It's kind of hard to pick. Plus the sort of neo-gothic retro of the new movie was trés cool.
The fact that the Oompa Loompas were all played by one guy was kinda cool, and I liked the Loompa-Land story. The ending was a bit contrived as well, but I wasn't watching for an ending. The part that did bug me was the whole "LEast annoying kid" thing.
I LOVED the way they did the other kids up in this though. Except I didn't think veruca was annoying enough. Yes, I said it. Mike TV was a logical progression, and Violet...Well...Not what I'd expect, but not out of keeping. Agustus? Perfect. The parents? A bit disturbing. Of course, it fits in with the parenting theme inherrent to this version of the film.
I think the movie HAS gotten unfairly panned for not being like the original movie, but I don't think that's entirely a bad thing. The first was done in a very different time, with different effects, and a different world surrounding it. Psychadellia doesn't have the same effect these days.