THE FACTORY OPENS JULY 2005.
When the reclusive Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) opens his mysterious chocolate factory to the public for the first time in many years, young Charlie (Freddie Highmore) becomes one of five lucky children to get invitations.Ā Tim Burton introduces the amazing Roald Dahl original to a new generation and cleverly combines it with his expected aesthetics. The movie is filled with wonderful details and cineastes will also enjoy amusing references to films such asĀ The Fly,Ā 2001: A Space OdysseyĀ and old Busby Berkeley musicals. Deppās Wonka is a slightly creepy fellow who amusingly shares similarities with Michael Jackson.
2005-U.S. 115 min. Color. Directed byĀ Tim Burton. Screenplay: John August. Novel: Roald Dahl. Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot. Music: Danny Elfman. Songs: Danny Elfman, Roald Dahl. Cast: Johnny Depp (Willy Wonka), Freddie Highmore (Charlie Bucket), David Kelly (Grandpa Joe), Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle… James Fox, Christopher Lee.
Trivia:Ā Elfman did the Oompa Loompa vocals himself.
