It could soon be Oompa Loompa time for Johnny Depp. - Page 3

CUGreekgirl · #31 07-16-2005, 01:41 PM

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I haven't seen it yet, and while I do plan to, from the trailers, Johnny Depp seems kind of creepy in the movie, in a Michael Jackson'esque kind of way

The first thing my mom said when we got out of the movie theater was every time she looked at Willy Wonka it made her think of Michael Jackson.

I am a HUGE fan of the original. I grew up watching it and know every line. I loaned my tape to the kids I babysit for a couple months ago and still haven't gotten it back because they like to watch it at least once a week. They already know most of the lines in it too.

I went with my mom to watch the new one at the theater last night. I liked it. It was different from the original but in a good way. The original will always be my favorite though!

JenMarie · #32 07-17-2005, 11:02 PM

I saw it. Liked it a lot. Lot of funny one liners and those kids were annoyingly charming.

And I had all of the new Oompa Loompa songs stuck in my head later that evening.

Xylochick216 · #33 07-23-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by ForeverDiamond

Issues with it:
-I don't see why Augustus had to be completely computer animated. Between the wonders of makeup and costuming and the amount of overweight children in this country these days, I'm sure they could have found a kid to play the part well.
-What decade was this supposed to be in?? Violet's family was very current yuppie, while Mike's looked like they were from the 70s. It was a little odd seeing that brought together.

Augustus was played by a real kid in a fat suit.

And it was current day. Tim Burton just likes things eccentric and made the characters really odd (like the 70's Teevee family)

LeslieAGD · #34 07-23-2005, 01:44 PM

I went to see it this week. I liked it, I was entertained...
but I don't think it will stand the test of time next to the original.

RioLambdaAlum · #35 07-24-2005, 04:32 PM

I have been wanting to see this foreverrrrrrr since I heard it was being made! I have yet to go see it cause my best friend/roomy wants me to go with her to see it and well that still hasnt happened. Especially since the last few days her home as been at the hospital, thankfully she came home yesterday. BUT STILL I HAVE TO SEE IT AND I WANT TO GO SEE IT!!!

AGDLynn · #36 07-24-2005, 07:53 PM

Not sure I liked it...I was wondering how the kids liked it since it was kinda more serious. Hubby thought it was great.

Of course I loved the squirrels

except when they were attacking that poor child! Even that would cause me nightmares..I was thinking of The Birds move

epchick · #37 07-25-2005, 12:07 PM

Everytime I saw the previews I kept thinking "what a creepy movie" (and not in a good way). But I went to see this movie with my cousins yesterday and I actually enjoyed it. It made me laugh. It is very different from the original, but the thing i really liked (that made it different) was the background that was given. I'd watch it again.

I cracked up with the oompa loompa...lol. I bet that guy will be known from now on as the oompa loompa.---hahaha "Doris"

LeslieAGD · #38 07-25-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by AGDLynn
Of course I loved the squirrels

I knew I wasn't the only one thinking those squirrels were cool!

RioLambdaAlum · #39 07-27-2005, 12:55 AM

I FINALLY SAW IT LAST NIGHT (wait where I am its techincally wednesday so i actually saw it monday)!!! LOVED IT! I wanna go see it again, buy it, and maybe the soundtrack...Call me a freak for doing that but hey I loved the original I love this one. Both are cute and funny in their own ways. I give it two thumbs up!

ZTAngel · #40 08-06-2005, 10:34 AM

I finally got around to seeing it last night. I didn't want to go while the movie was in its opening weeks because I hate crowded theaters.
The movie was good but I still like the original more. I like the Willy Wonka that Gene Wilder played better. Johnny's Depp's acting was superb but his character was creepy. I also got the warm fuzzy feeling from the ending in the original that I didn't get in the remake.

cashmoney · #41 08-06-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by ZTAngel
I also got the warm fuzzy feeling from the ending in the original that I didn't get in the remake.

Thats probably because you're not a little kid watching the movie like you were when the 1st one came out.

AGDee · #42 08-07-2005, 12:13 AM

We saw it at the IMAX today and I liked it. I preferred this story, with the character development and history of how Willy Wonka came to be what he is, as well as the ending. I preferred the old Oompa Loompa music. I thought the boat/tunnel scene would be scarier this time, but it was actually more mellow. My kids enjoyed it a lot. This version is clearly more true to the book.

Dee