Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
The fabulous story of Charlie and Willy Wonka based on the bestselling book.
Acclaimed director Tim Burton brings his vividly imaginative style to the beloved Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, about eccentric candy-maker Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) and Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore), a good-hearted boy from a poor family who lives in the shadow of Wonka’s extraordinary factory.
Long isolated from his own family, Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky children, including Charlie, draw Golden Tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka’s fantastic world in this astonishing and enduring story.
Critic Reviews:
- " Finally a worthy, excellent remake. " – Sandra Hall
- " A delightful treat filled with stunning visuals and a lot of fun performances, headlined by Johnny Depp. " – Micheal Compton
- " Marrying extreme set design and sublime casting… Burton's film showcases his usual interest in gothic effects and the original Willy Wonka's psychedelia. " – Felicia Feaster