Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 2005

Migs · Mon 08/03/2004 23:46:05

One of the greatest cult classics of all time, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" was on T.V. last night, and I decided to look up the actors and stuff on imdb. After clicking through some links, I found this:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/

I hadn't heard about this before, but I think it'll be awesome to see a remake of this movie. Check out who's directing it, and who'll be playing the starring role of Willy Wonka. It'll be awesome to see this.

rtf · Mon 08/03/2004 23:56:08

I don't think there should be a remake. Producers and directors have tempered with classics too much. I think that this movie in particular should be kept the way it is...

I see a CGI Oompa-loompa. $:-\$ It's closer than you think... :o

Although Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka is a great casting descision.

Robert Eric · Tue 09/03/2004 00:00:32

It's said to star Johnny Depp. That ought to be interesting.

Migs · Tue 09/03/2004 00:03:48

I think this will go the way of the remakes of "Planet of the Apes" or "Lost in Space." They won't replace the classics, and people will certainly enjoy watching the originals just as much. I have a feeling they'll add their own unique twist to the story. If they weren't going to add a twist, I would agree: the movie would be best left untouched. However, there's no stopping creativity, and Johnny Depp has been spectacular in all of his roles as of late.

On the other hand, I didn't think about the possibility of special effects. CG-based Oompa-Loompas is a disturbing thought. However, if it is done this way, I'm satisfied Tim Burton can pull it off.

Minimi · Tue 09/03/2004 00:09:22

What was wrong on the old Willy Wonka movie? I thought it was one of the best movies ever.... well atleast when I was about 12 years old. This movie had so much cool effects, and funny factory stuff... and great sing-along-songs, that it's pretty hard to make a better musical-movie of it. Because it was something like a musical...

Actually... I always wanted to see a movie of the sequel to the chocolate fatory...you know, the book about the elevator... that they get to space or something, with their whole family!

Ben · Tue 09/03/2004 00:09:41

Looks interesting. I'm sure it will be done tastefully. I don't think Tim Burton would go out of control with CGI or make the Oompah Loompah's fly through the air with lightsabers for no apparent reason.. At least not until he becomes senile.

Anyway, I'd be interested to see how Tim Burton interprets a Roald Dahl story. Those two eccentric styles at work together could churn out one evil baby..

LGM · Tue 09/03/2004 00:26:38

IT'S NOT A REMAKE GODDAMNIT!!!1!111!1

Everyone thinks that it's a remake, but the source for the script is teh book!11! The movie took alot of liberties with the book, ergo it's much different. So this movie could (and probably will) take a totally different approach. It'll most likely be more dark and captivaiting. (God I hope Danny Elfman doesn't do the same music he always does with Burton films)

Anyways, It's NOT a remake.. So quit yer complainin'

Gregjazz · Tue 09/03/2004 00:43:28

Okay, I *just* read this post, and all I have to say is...

Woohoo!!!

Oh yeah!!!

Actually, I think the original movie seriously warped my brain. I don't think I'll be in any hurry to see the remake.

Evil · Tue 09/03/2004 00:44:11

Just the fact that Tim Burton directs it makes me want to see it. And since teh sexeh Johnny Depp is in it makes me want to see it even more. Since it isnt a musical I dont think it will turn out as good. But we'll just have to see. Personaly, I would rather see Ender's Game.

Darth Mandarb · Tue 09/03/2004 00:51:09

I heard about this some time ago ... back when Pirates came out somebody asked JD what was on his plate in the future and he hinted at working with TB again on a remake of something. After some digging I found out.

I'm glad to see it's a little more 'official' now!

When I was a kid I remember thinking how warped and twisted that movie was. It seemed so ... Satanic and evil just barely hidden under a bubble gum wrapper.

There is no better director living and/or dead who can capture that feeling better than Tim Burton.

Mark my words, this movie (if it happens) will be incredible.

~ d

* MrColossal marks Darth's words

Robert Eric · Tue 09/03/2004 01:03:08

Dawn of the Dead is being remade too.

Trapezoid · Tue 09/03/2004 01:34:42

Yeah, it's a readaptation of the book. There' probably won't be any orange Oompa Loompas, as they were just dark-skinned pygmies in the original book.
Personally, I am looking forward to this, even though I like the Gene Wilder movie.

Las Naranjas · Tue 09/03/2004 03:13:06

When declaring all the alterations the first adaptation made from the origianl book, I think it should be noted that the screenplay of the 1971 version was written by Dahl himself [though of course writing for what was then a different market].

I'm sure it'll be in Britain again, since Hollywood thinks Brits are trendy right now, even Batman is getting in on the fad.

remixor · Tue 09/03/2004 04:04:55

Quote from: Las Naranjas on Tue 09/03/2004 03:13:06I'm sure it'll be in Britain again, since Hollywood thinks Brits are trendy right now, even Batman is getting in on the fad.

Wonka should be done in Britain, but that whole Batman thing completely escapes me...

Las Naranjas · Tue 09/03/2004 04:39:26

He's going to be British in the next Batman film.

No kidding.

Felipe · Tue 09/03/2004 05:13:31

Man, I remember the first time I saw this movie...

I even dreamed I went to the Chocolate Factory! :

Can't wait to see how all this thing will turn out!

-Felipe-

Adamski · Tue 09/03/2004 08:52:31

I heard that Richard James (Aphex Twin) will be doing the soundtrack. Which would be ace-tastic.

Robert Eric · Tue 09/03/2004 11:17:36

Partial cast list:
Augustus Gloop - LGM
Veruca Salt - Annie

DGMacphee · Tue 09/03/2004 11:38:00

RE: Whoa! Harsh, dude!

Anyway, I'm wondering if Tim Burton's had too many Happy Meals lately -- It seems like he's doing more happy, family-oriented stuff, like Big Fish and Willy Wonka.

He seems to be moving away from his Batman/Edward Scissorhands/Sleepy Hollow style.

And yes, Johnny Depp as Wonka should be interesting, but Gene Wilder rocks my boat.

Plus, they'll lose the musical numbers, I'm guessing -- That's one of the things I loved about the original.

By the way, did you notice in the original that Grandpa Joe was bed-ridden one minute, but as soon as Charlie pulls out the Golden Ticket, Joe can not only walk but sing and dance!

The lazy old fart should have gotten out of bed and gotten a job -- then they wouldn't be eating boiled cabbage for dinner every night.

Ali · Tue 09/03/2004 16:45:22

Quote from: Las Naranjas on Tue 09/03/2004 03:13:06
I'm sure it'll be in Britain again, since Hollywood thinks Brits are trendy right now, even Batman is getting in on the fad.

Thanks to the recent tax changes, I'm not sure it will be in Britain. That's why Johnny Depp's current film has been in financial hot water.

I'd be fully behind this film wherever it was going to be filmed, except that the guy who is adapting it did Big Fish, which wasn't up to much, Titan A.E. and Go, which un-thrilled me to the extent of not watching them.

Tim Burton needs a REALLY GOOD writer to look after plot, story and character. Then he can do what he does best. I'm not convinced that this writer fits the bill. We could be landed with another floundering Big Fish.