I enjoyed this film very much, however I still prefer the original, if for nothing else, the nostalgia. The original brings back so many wonderful memories from my childhood.
I thought Johnny Depp was brilliant in this film (as he is in most of his films). I don't understand the "Jack-o" comments at all. Tim Burton is truly a one-of-a-kind director, and his special little touch shines through brilliantly in this film. Danny Elfman's score was great, as well.
As for the better Wonka...I gotta go with Depp. He portrays the Wonka from the book much better than Gene Wilder did. But I still prefer the original film, overall.
***1/2 out of ****
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
