Yup. he DOES look weird. not only that, it's going to be very tough trying to beat Gene Wilder. I'd say - impossible.
So if that was a new movie, story, maybe it would've been great, but since it's a remake...hmmm...you won't be able not to compare to the original, and that would make this new version probably suck.

But, let's wait and see.

He looks somewhat anaemic..and is it just me, or has he got false teeth in? why's he got his hair like that? He looks like a vampire.

I like Augustus Gloop.

Heavenly said:

I don't think he's doing it to "mess with our memories". I think he's doing it to present a more accurate adaptation. Overall, its more for those who are children today.

The sets look awesome.

I didn't especially care for the "Chewing gum is gross I hate it the most" line from JD. Sounded lame.

I'll go into this movie with an open mind but I am a bit worried.

TimCalhoun said:

Doesn't Willy Wonka say that in the book?

meow85 said:

It was more the WAY JD said it, or something. Kinda along the lines of listening to Keanu Reeves attempt to recite Shakespeare. Just sounds WRONG and weird.

Technically, its not a remake. Burton's screenplay and designs come from the original novel by Roald Dahl, not the film with Gene Wilder. Both were based on the same book, but this version is suppossed to be more in line with the author's vision. Apparently, Dahl's family has never been too happy with the way the Wilder version toned down the darker aspects of the book. Who better than Burton to do a dark children's story??

I love the original too, but I'm not going to view this as the same animal. While the Wilder version may be near-and-dear to our hearts, I have to acknowledge that certain liberties were taken with the material, and I don't mind the idea of seeing a different take on it. Besides, I'm not so sure that the original is as perfect as we think it is. I know when I've shown it to my kids, they really don't seem interested. Its certainly dated.

I just hope that song from the trailer doesn't play throughout the movie. That has to be the most annoying song ever written by Danny Elfman (whom I normally love). Waaaaay more obnoxious than the Oompa-Loompa song that has plagued parents for years.

with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp I can't help but think it's gonna be fabulous.

Don't get me wrong, IMO Depp is a talented actor, but I do believe this may be his downfall. Depp is not Wilder, nor are they categorized in the same boat. I viewed the trailer and boy am I not diggin' it. I never liked the original and chances are that I will never see this one.

What's with the sunglasses anyhow? The music was a turnoff too. I am also not 8yrs old.

Unlike Wilder, Depp can act.

And, by God, that song is annoying. It reminds me of an equally annoying movie song - that countdown on the days left till Halloween in Halloween III. Try and get that one outta your head!

Byron said:

I disagree... Normally I might agree, but with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp I can't help but think it's gonna be fabulous.

CarrieMpls said:

Ditto!!! I don't think Tim Burton would do a remake of this if he didn't think he could pull it off!

Don't get me wrong, IMO Depp is a talented actor, but I do believe this may be his downfall.

The music was a turnoff too. I am also not 8yrs old.

meow85 said:

I know you added a wink there at the end, but that's still a very foolish statement.

Ok, that sucked much ass but I would like to take this time to thank Byron! If it were not for Byron I would have never knew the Tyler Perry plays finally got a movie deal. Thank you Byron! Tyler's plays are the funniest Gospel plays that I have ever seen! If you guys have not seen them check out his website and order one of them. They are hilarious!

TimCalhoun said:

I can think Wilder couldn't act all I want to.

Tyler Perry was a homeless man in Atlanta when he began writing Madea plays. He was seeing by a couple of famous folks and boom he became a star. The opening scene of one play shows a grandmother shooting at her neighbor with her gun that she had hidden in her bra. It is crazy as hell and funny! It came through LA at the Wiltern a couple of times. He was suppose to get a show on Fox but they said Madea was too Ghetto. He stopped touring to pitch is deal the last play he just wrote was for Kelly Price. I didn't get a chance to see it though. Check out his website Byron. You may like it. It is not too churchy and way funny!

Your help was directing me to the sorry trailer which lead me to look at other stuff and I found it. I love Willy Wonka and Depp just ruined it for me. It equates to bad sex at this point. Get's you going and then, Slam! Nothing!