Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Discussion in 'Movies, TV and Music' started by sch2383, Nov 8, 2004.

  1. sch2383

    sch2383 New Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Northern Virginia
    Here is the teaser poster for the tew take on the classic book, with Depp as Wonka and Tim Burton directing (a combo that has never gone wrong). Needless to say, I am really looking forward to this one.
     
  2. La China Poblana

    May 13, 2003
    Chicago
    I loved the book as a kid, and never cared for the original movie. This one should be cool.
     
  3. SoulflyTribeFC

    SoulflyTribeFC New Member

    Mar 24, 2002
    I thought the original movie was pretty good.

    Who else is in the movie? Any big names?
     
  4. BillQ

    BillQ New Member

    Oct 11, 1999
    Chicago, IL
    While I loved Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this movie should do the proper job of telling a very dark dark tail.
     
  5. sch2383

    sch2383 New Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Northern Virginia
    According to IMDB, Helena Bonham Carter and Christopher Lee both are in it. Charlie is to be played by Freddie Highmore who is in Finding Neverland (as Peter Llewelyn Davies), which also stars Depp so I guess there is a connection between the two, which can only be a good thing.
     
  6. BillQ

    BillQ New Member

    Oct 11, 1999
    Chicago, IL
    I would assume then that Lee will play Charlie's grandfather. Wonder if there will be a trailer released during the holiday season? Most important, with the Umpa-Lumpas be politically correct? :)
     
  7. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
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    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
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    SCREW JOHNNY DEPP!!! Trash talkin america but he has no problems taking american money and brining it back to France....He will never get a dime from me. Anyone going to his movies should have their head examined
     
  8. BillQ

    BillQ New Member

    Oct 11, 1999
    Chicago, IL
    Lighten up, Francis. :rolleyes:
     
  9. Ronaldo T Willemski

    Ronaldo T Willemski New Member

    Nov 2, 2004
    Brizroy

    Chips and crazy! Did somebody order a serve of chips and crazy
     
  10. Crimen y Castigo

    May 18, 2004
    OakTown
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    Only if they're Freedom Chips . . .
     
  11. quicksand

    quicksand Member

    May 7, 2000
    Brooklyn
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    Maybe it's just me, but I think the original was so near perfect that this one can only be subpar in comparison.
     
  12. TheSlipperyOne

    TheSlipperyOne Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Denver
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    Hell yeah!

    Let's boycott all French products and businesses too!

    I love Bush! Oops. I meant to say, I love bush!
     
  13. Bob Morocco

    Bob Morocco Member+

    Aug 11, 2003
    Billings, MT
    No flu shot for you.
     
  14. sch2383

    sch2383 New Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Northern Virginia
    I think the first one was great, but as I understand it this version won't be a remake, but a retelling that is far more inline with the book.
     
  15. SABuffalo786

    SABuffalo786 New Member

    May 18, 2002
    Buffalo, New York
    Just as long as they do the psychedelic boat ride with the chicken beheadings.
     

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