Trevor, I have not seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I really like Johnny Depp, and I agree with you in that he is not emulating Michael Jackson.

That said, I just can't believe anyone can top Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. (When he limps slowly out to greet the crowd at the gate - then does a flip and lands on his feet- how could that be improved on? What does Johnny Depp do in this scene?)

There was only one bad piece of music in WW and the CF. It was "Cheer Up, Charlie." We always fast forwarded through that. But the other music, especially the song near the start about the "Candyman" (I could almost see Dick Van Dike singing that!) and the "Loompa Loompa..." was just wonderful.

I also thought Grandpa Joe was great.

Anyway, this new film may be closer to the book. But I don't care!

Sara