JOHNNY IS BETTER?? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reaction(2005): FIRST TIME WATCHING Johnny Depp

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[@Pretzils1031]

A lot of people hate this version, but I love it. I think Johnny is the perfect actor to play Wonka. I also like how this film went into his backstory. The Burton aesthetic also does this film a lot of favors.

[@entertainmentlife430]

Agreed

[@Hayami4]

People hated it?? I had no idea, my whole family loves this movie so much. We've watched it so many times we can just quote every dialogue 😂

[@nickreacts6394]

YES, those are probably my two favorite aspects of this version: Burton aesthetic and Wonka's backstory

[@shyfoxfeatherhere6446]

Funny enough Daul hated the first movie because the screenwriting was done behind his back

[@maxlawton2680]

@@shyfoxfeatherhere6446 I thought he wrote the screenplay, i knew he had major reservations about gene wilder

[@fazbearfanatic4358]

“But that is called cannibalism, my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies.” is my favorite quote in this movie. It makes it sound like Wonka doesn’t really mind if he gets eaten or not, he just wants the kids to know that their reputation will go down a bit if they do so.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

The children when they finished eating Mr. Wonka rotting body: "* Your reputation with Most Societies Faction has declined - 100."

[@jericaneely949]

Cannibalism isn't illegal, at least not in America, it's how you procure the meat that could make it illegal...just a random fun fact

[@loathsomebear4655]

[everyone disliked that]

[@gabriellem6247]

It is also my favorite quote and one that is well used in my family. Along with our morning greeting, “Good morning starshine, the earth says Hello!”

[@hyunjiniret87]

Best quote in a movie ever

[@solarguard7301]

46:21 fun fact: this scene is actually inspired by Tim Burton himself. Apparently, him and his mother’s relationship was not on good terms and he moved out when he was 15 and they didn’t talk to each other for years. When she was close to death, he visited her home and saw that she had collected posters for every single one of his movies over the years, almost bringing him to tears

[@jameer7565]

That's probably the saddest movie fact I've ever heard

[@Nova-vk5qb]

That just made me tear up

[@samiamtheman7379]

Part of the reason for its inclusion was because the studio felt that Wonka should have a character arc. They suggested Wonka being a father figure of sorts to Charlie, but the team rejected it because Wonka from the books would be a terrible father due to him isolating himself from everyone but Oompa Loompas. It was after that when Burton suggested the story with Wonka and his father and Lissie Dahl gave it her approval.

[@CarWashReviews-Ethan]

So Johnny Depp did in fact run into the glass elevator by accident. The actors of Joe and Charlie were confused and didn't know what to do. The second time he did it was on purpose so we wouldn't suspect it was an accident after all.

[@a.g.demada5263]

Really ? It's incredible. But like the moment where Jack Sparrow falls and sings " I have a jar of dirt " it suits to the character 🤭

[@nickreacts6394]

A genius at work!

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@a.g.demada5263 its hilarious that he has a history of being clumsy on set accidentally falling or running into things like this and plays it off

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@eyeofhorus1301 that's what makes him a great actor

[@theredalpha7290]

@@eyeofhorus1301 The “I got a jar of dirt” scene from the pirate of the Caribbean movie was also unscripted along with his fall lol.

[@Rammstein0963.]

"There's an emptiness in Johnny's eyes." Exactly, THIS version of Wonka is basically dealing with a lifetime of *DEEPLY* rooted issues with parental abuse/neglect, that kind of thing can make people very dangerous or unpredictable if left untreated. Basically? This Wonka is, to use layman's terms, "bats**t insane".

[@johnmurray7449]

Just like the book!

[@GodBear97]

I grew up with this version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and the book, and I absolutely love it - It's just the right kind of weird with sinister undertones to fit the feeling of the book

[@nickreacts6394]

More kid's books need to be that unique and awesome

[@GodBear97]

@@nickreacts6394 Growing up in Scandinavia we got told the original darker versions of fairy tales right away, and not the pg disney version. So there's a lot more room for people to get weird and/or dark in kid's books here, so that was never missing. But I wholeheartedly agree that if books like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are rare in other places then that needs to be fixed.

[@demo2823]

​@@nickreacts6394 Well he did write a lot of classics to make up for that gap. The Witches, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, the BFG. Not to mention the redos of fairytales that are even more horrifying than the original Grimm stories.

[@CrookiNari]

@@GodBear97 Roald Dahl was Norwegian, after all.

[@GodBear97]

@@CrookiNari Oh I know, and it shows lol

[@sapphirerosewood]

I've always liked this version more. It's closer to the book and Johnny really shines!

[@nickreacts6394]

I like the original too, but this adaption is awesome and Johnny is amazing!

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@nickreacts6394 so am I.

[@btnhstillfire]

Easily his worst acting. Ever….

[@the_seer_0421]

@@btnhstillfire -_-

[@borealsullivan5486]

People love to hate on this version of Dahl's story, but it is, for one, a much more faithful adaptation. Most of the dialogue is taken almost verbatim from the book. Also I feel like Roald Dahl and Tim Burton have a very similar approach to depicting fantasy, with the way they both like to juggle the dark and macabre with bizarre and heartfelt. "The Witches" - another near-perfect adaptation of Dahl - is a borderline horror movie, and, no wonder, it's an on honorary 80s film (it came out in 1990). You may want to check it out if you haven't already. Also, a couple of interesting facts: The squirrels were real, not CG. Even in the scene where they scoop on Veruka. The animal trainers said it was one of the most difficult tasks they had to do. Deep Roy, the actor who portrays the Oompa-Loompas had to repeat the movements for the dance sequences thousands of times to nail each one. But, fortunately, he was payed generously for his efforts. In fact, he made more money than Jonny did. Jonny Depp took inspiration for his peculiar way of speaking and mannerisms for his portrayal of Willy Wonka from Michael Jackson, perhaps as an homage, for he actively sought the role, but was rejected by the studio due to a controversy around him at the time.

[@nickreacts6394]

The squirrels were real?? Wow, I thought way more of those scenes were CG, that's so impressive! Deep Roy earned every penny he got paid haha, although I am surprised he got more than the big star of the film. And someone else mentioned that Depp's mannerisms were similar to Michael Jackson's, so that makes perfect sense! But like you said, I think it's a great adaption and Burton does do a good job in balancing the "dark and macabre with bizarre and heartfelt". That's honestly an excellent way to capture the spirit of many of Tim Burton's films, well said!

[@snarkysquirrel]

omg the witches scared me as a kid. i saw it in the theater for my 8th birthday and i was so freaked out.

[@lmn6023]

@@appleglassjuice11 I love how tired the animal trainer seems.

[@btnhstillfire]

Doesnt matter. It was forced. The movie is fucking garbage. A weird fuckin movie. Hell the fuck no lol…

[@ShinSeul]

A couple of interesting facts as well; 1. The first room where everything is edible is not CGI. The landscaping was done with styrofoam[?] I believe and all those edible landscaping are indeed, edible. The chocolate river was one of the difficult props to make because they really have to stay close with the consistency of chocolate. 2. The little house of Charlie and his family is also real and they made a miniature of the town to get those wide shots of the factory and the house. 3. So that the actor for the Oompa-Loompa does not have to shoot every character [I believe there were 50+ variations of the Oompa-Loompa], they made mini-robots for those little scenes [i.e. dropping a fruit, picking up chocolates] so the actors could shoot with an Oompa-Loompa and make it more natural.

[@sherrypie2372]

I’ve seen someone mention Johnny’s incredible control of his facial muscles when he’s acting and I can’t unsee it now.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Especially in this film cos he had to make sure his teeth were almost always visible

[@fpgam3r765]

@@jackwhitbread4583why

[@tmntgirl4life]

I love this film. He was very loyal to the source material and any add ons that he made he got permission from the author’s family. His wife who watched this film stated that he would have love this. The songs in this film they took the lyrics straight from the book

[@nickreacts6394]

Dang, how cool and respectful of Tim Burton to check with the author's family! Another reason to love this talented director!

[@alexandrarupert9445]

His wife was also was the executive producer

[@finkployd6110]

​@@nickreacts6394 From what I understand, the film landed in his lap. Felicity Dahl ran the idea of a film adaptation along several directors before settling on Tim Burton who seemed to be on the same creative wavelength as Roald Dahl.

[@AuraHero]

@@finkployd6110 One of the things that apparently convinced Felicity that Tim Burton was the right director was when Tim suggested basing the Buckets' house on the shed that Dahl used to write his books in.

[@MattTOB618]

​@@AuraHero And the reason that was what helped convince her was the fact that it was the same as Roald Dahl's original intent.

[@spiderdude2099]

In case you’re wondering, this version is MUCH more book accurate. The story of Prince Pondicherry was also in the book, and I think the oompa loompa songs have the lyrics directly ripped from the book. Also, in the original story, Charlie doesn’t find the ticket in the one he opens on his birthday or the one that grandpa joe buys for him. He finds a random and lucky dollar stuck in the snow and uses it to buy one on a whim, and that one is one that has the ticket

[@jspark8990]

I think I’m the boom it’s a £5:00 note given the author but was probably just an unnamed currency for immersion The movie just tried a composite US/UK system with dollars and a mixture of accents to try and replicate it just a tad

[@springbreezegaming4017]

he finds it in the just like the video game. lol that's neat.

[@zacharyjoy8724]

Third time was the charm.

[@SebasTian58323]

It sucks that so many people have a negative view of this movie, but I've always loved it. If you're interested, there's s two part video called everything great about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that I really enjoyed when I found it.

[@nickreacts6394]

The hate is undeserved! Maybe an example of art imitating life... and thank you for the suggestion!

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@charlottewinters5538]

Its like weebs when they don't give dubbed anime a chance.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

@@charlottewinters5538 I gave it a chance - Let me down big time. Good film, but not a great one.

[@jspark8990]

Sometimes the dub is superior and they still scoff Like the persons 5 anime is unwatchable without the dub because the actors are what make it

[@dorsapeydayesh774]

When you said Charlie has great parents because they didn't tell him about their financial problems and dad losing his job because they didn't want this to burden him or put him under pressure i related to that so much...because my family were the opposite specially my mom...because she didn't have anybody to talk to she would always talk to me about not only financial problems but relationship problems with my dad as well without knowing how much it hurts or damage me...it all ended up with me having to grow up so fast and being the parent to my mom at a realy young age 9 or 10 maybe...just wanted to share this maybe it helps someone having a similar issue knowing that their not alone...sending love...💖💖💖

[@marylanebell4165]

same here my mom and grandma lost their jobs never had a dad or grandad complicated past with grandad that I don't know much about but I understand how you feel.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

I sorry to hear that. In my case, I went through a similar situation to Charlie, growing up in a country where high inflation meant prices could change from a day to another. I mean, I don't remember having hunger, but that's because my parents went through it, in order gave me and my siblings a better future. It's like they say today: they had to sell their lunches in order to pay for our dinners...

[@snarkysquirrel]

yeah my mom was like this too cuz it was just me and her and she didnt have anyone else around.

[@kellymal3693]

We lived with my grandparents and uncle, all on the same property, my uncle is physically unable to work, and his wife, and my stepdad, and my grandads money from his years in the military, and his retirement funds, were all the money we had for the longest time. I was working my first job by 14, things have gotten so much better since then, my siblings and cousins have moved out, my grandma still pays for my uncles property but now he has his own trailer, and we are living in a completely different town now thanks to my stepdads promotion. I understand because I had to help my mom with the bills growing up, and we were barely able to pay them.

[@falcononthesax]

I'm in a similar situation, it definitely sucks :(

[@jnne4048]

before anyone starts calling the gene wilder version "the original: the "original" 'charlie and the chocolate factory' is the book by roald dahl, the 1971 film is the *first adaptation* and the tim burton film is the version that is most accurate to the book [to date]. we've got the legendary five again in this film; tim burton, danny elfman, helena bonham carter, sir christopher lee and johnny depp

[@knowledge-girl]

The only changes from the book (that I can remember since it's been over twenty years since I read it) were adding the Willy Wonka's father subplot, the Wonka's Welcome song, and omitting the song in the tunnel (that was the only song that they added in the original movie that was in the book). They modernized details like adding the competitive aspect to Violet and the computers/technology to Mike because the book was released in 1964, after all. The book is fairly short, so you needed to add details to pad the running time.

[@nickreacts6394]

Yeah, I really don't mind when filmmakers add details or flair, especially if they capture the real message and spirit of the source material

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

Did you know that the newspaper scene in Mr Wonka Dental Clinic was inspired by a real life experience of director Tim Burton? When he went to visit his Mom one day, he discovered that she had a collection of newspaper reviews and magazines articles about his movies, and that scene reflects that. I found this little trivia so sweet, because when a work is adapted to another media, it's changes to the a single author work to be had multiple creators, which one having their own vision an experiences, that can either shine a bad light on the source material, or make it better (sometimes, even out bright the source material completely). I found very beautiful that we human beings have this incredible skill of producing culture, although not out of nowhere, but from other pieces of work, our own experiences and views of the world.

[@meganlodon]

A major difference between the two, for me, is Charlie's personality. That's something that the first film got right.

[@demo2823]

​@@meganlodon The first film got thay wrong, though. The whole gobstopper thing didn't fit the whole idea of Charlie being the better kid who didn't make selfish mistakes.

[@meganlodon]

@@demo2823 That's the thing though. In the book, Charlie was a little selfish and obnoxious. As he was in the first film. At least, to me, anyway, in the beginning.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

"How dark can the movie be? " Pretty dark, if you consider the body horror aspects. Someone might say that this could be a horror movie if you take away the oompa-loompas songs, but I think they are even worse with it (if you take the place of the person they're mocking of) Said that, I'm very glad that you react to this movie. This is my childhood classic, and even though many people dislike this iteration, I love it because of all it's quirks. Now, I'll bring the big guns. Which one of the children had the least worst experiences in the factory? In my opinion, from the least to worst to nightmarish horrifying, this is my list: 1 - Veruca 2 - Augustus 3 - Violet 4 - Mike (Bonus option: Charlie, who had to inherit all of the lawsuits against Mr. Wonka's Chocolate Factory) The reason why: Mike and Violet suffered permanent damage on their bodies. Mike had the worst, being stretched until he's almost flat (which, I should remind of, is a real torture used in real life). Violet also had it bad, but at least she only got away with being violet (which is really fitting to her name. You can easily take advantage of this, considering her competitive traits). But I can just imagine how hard it was to make her going back to normal. Every time I think of that, I try to imagine the pain of trying to squeeze a pimple who doesn't want to be squeezed, but all over my body. Augustus and Veruca had morr easily, if you can put it in way. Augustus had to constantly drown himself in the dark, hot and slime chocolate, his most favourite thing in the world. As someone who has drowned more times than I would like, I can't fathom how horrible the experience must be (I'm even surprised that he came out alive in the end. And Veruca, who had the least worst experience. I mean, she might have fallen for awhile, and sure, she fell in two weeks worth of garbage, covered with that horrific smell, maggots, flies and roaches, but I mean, at least she had someone she knows to keep her company in her punishment. Plus, she didn't had to listen the oompa loompas mocking her and her flaws. Both of them are very lucky to leave without permanent damage, even if they had to go to therapy for a time (and in the case of Veruca, 2 weeks worth of baths). Btw, Veruca is indeed, a type of wart that grows in your foot. This parallel is even more close in portuguese, since wart is called "verruga". So imagine little old watching this movie in SBT when I was younger having to come with terms that some parents named her child Wart, my precious little head didn't comprehend that well =P

[@nickreacts6394]

This a great breakdown! And I agree, Burton really adds some excellent horror touches that fit so well in the eccentric reality of Willy Wonka. I also really like your rankings of which children had it worst... I just hope that somehow they learned from this experience and turn out to be normal/ cool adults, but I don't really think that would happen. As far as naming your child "wart"... that makes A Boy Named Sue seem like a walk in the park...

[@AC-qk8gv]

If you want to see this movie as a horror movie, there is a video called “If willy wonka was rated R”.

[@CrookiNari]

If I remember correctly, unless her body's ability to produce pigment was permanently fucked up (and since the kids aren't seen again after they walk out those gates, we don't know for sure) her normal skin and hair colour will eventually return as the effected cells die and are replaced. So it's not as bad as that. As for Mike, in the book he was prescribed something intended to fill him out a little bit more, instead of being freakishly thin for the rest of his life. Only side effect was having toes longer than his fingers.

[@that-possum-guy3209]

Verruca (yes, with two r) is straight up the word for wart in Italian, so...

[@dragonmaster1360]

I would argue that Augustus is probably the #3 slot, between Violet and Mike, not #2. The reason? It's implied in the movie that he's been turned INTO chocolate, not just coated into it. In the part where the eight are leaving, his mother tells him to "stop eating YOURSELF", implying it's not just a chocolate coating. Sure, Violet is blue, and her body structure is clearly messed up, but she could lead a relatively normal life with the changes. Meanwhile... Augustus is literally part chocolate now, and... With his precluvity to eat chocolate... self-cannibalism is heavily implied. He's literally gnawing at his fingertips in that scene. Even the Oompa Loompa song, while mainly singing about being pulverized and ground down as an ingredient in the batch, could easily be interpreted in a way that goes along with this. It is a magical factory, after all. Anything is possible. Yeesh, now that I'm going through it in a more analytical way, the ENTIRE Augustus scene, from the mention of everything being eat-able to them boarding the boat, is all about cannibalism. Dang, Burton.

[@CarolinePhoenixMe]

Fact: among other things, there is a very dark Easter egg in this movie. Charlie's dad used to work at a toothpaste factory, and the toothpaste itself was called Smilex. A pretty ordinary name for such a product - if you don't know that it is the name of deadly gas used by the Joker...

[@mr.battle20]

Yup, the 1989 Batman was also a Tim Burton film. Good catch!

[@zacharyjoy8724]

Holy 💩! That IS dark!

[@HighlandHellboy]

I kinda felt Violet got it off pretty good as well, yes she’s now literally violet, but considering she wants to compete in martial arts, her incredible stretchiness has got to be a benefit for her.

[@tararocksong5085]

But she’ll be laughed at by her piers for having a different pigment of skin, eyes and hair.

[@HighlandHellboy]

@@tararocksong5085 which is why she would then proceed to kick their asses!

[@tararocksong5085]

@@HighlandHellboy, not in her face, but behind her back when she leaves the room.

[@mrcritical6751]

Her mum was the one who got punished on that one really, Violet’s still competitive AF but now she can’t be a mini-me to her mum she’s pretty much become her own entity finally

[@annafowdy]

​@@mrcritical6751yeah, when I was younger, I thought Violet was the second-worst kid. Now, I just feel sorry for her, even before the blueberry thing. Her mother basically groomed her to be her own mini-me and you can see Violet was constantly seeking her approval. And despite her newfound flexibility, her mother still isn't satisfied due to her physical appearance (and doesn't seem to show any remorse for her own actions).

[@sweetTRS]

This version is honestly the best among all versions, truly magnificent in cinematography, cast, script, costumes

[@therunawaykid6523]

I also recommend the Tom and Jerry version where there are animated versions of Charlie but also Tom and Jerry are making their way to the factory as well

[@matthewtorres9075]

Well the one with gene wilder is better

[@ashhabimran239]

@@matthewtorres9075 It is if you're a nostalgia-blind elitist. The original was hated by the author, calling it sappy. Even from an objective, cinematic perspective, there's no way that movie is better

[@matthewtorres9075]

@@ashhabimran239 nah just a better script,acting ,music etc well roald wrote the script look at the credits ,what he didn't like was them re writing much of it

[@LadyFeline3]

So glad you loved this version! I've never understood why it gets so much hate. As for similarities to the book, I admit I haven't read it, but I'm pretty sure I heard somewhere that the Oompa Loompas' songs have the same lyrics as the ones in the book. They just put them to music, which I personally really loved. The old school Oompa Loompa songs are iconic, but I prefer the variety of these versions.

[@nickreacts6394]

Agreed! I think the original songs are iconic, but I really like how this version stays true to the book lyrics

[@Phillycheeeeze]

I like how when Willy realizes Charlie’s the last one, he shakes his hand then uses his other hand to pull Charlie’s hand away from his. Hilarious small detail

[@brandonspain12345]

Almost the first time he connected to somebody as a legit friend.

[@ellie-angel9254]

Don't quote me on it, but I think I remember the newspaper clippings that Wonka's dad kept was based on Tim Burton's own mom - they had a strained relationship, but when he went to visit her again she had framed posters from all his movies or something like that. If that's true, it makes the scene both more touching and more heartbreaking...

[@a.g.demada5263]

I think it's confirmed that's true

[@cursed_ink]

I was born in 2001, and my mother absolutely loves Johnny Depp (her "on-screen boyfriend" as she still calls him to this day), so for me growing up, THIS was the only "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" movie that existed. In fact, I never even KNEW that it was a remake of the original movie until I was like, I dunno, maybe 9 years old? Maybe 10? Needless to say, I have NEVER understood the hate that this movie gets, and ironically, that same hate that people feel towards this movie is the same hate that I feel towards the original movie. Growing up with this version, I just cannot understand for the life of me what people actually like about that original version. I've never even read the book, either, and I still liked this true-to-the-source version better.

[@purplechick0324]

Wow,we were born on the same year😁

[@alistairwalker2850]

I was born in 2002, this is my Chocolate Factory that I saw growing up as well. I saw Wilder’s version after this one and it is definitely iconic, but Johnny’s version resonates more with me because I saw it first.

[@jmurray1110]

It’s not even a remake in fact the crew were expressly told not to watch the original as an attempt to stop that comparison Besides this film was made with passion and to honour Dahl the original was literally an advert for a chocolate brand

[@babykermie]

it’s gene wilder. gene wilder is why people like the original better lol. he was truly something special, and while i don’t dislike this version of the movie, i like gene’s portrayal of wonka better.

[@cursed_ink]

@@babykermie Never heard of “Gene Wilder” and I’ve never heard anyone else ever utter the name once in my life. 🙄 All I know is that critics say Johnny’s portrayal is more accurate to the source material, or something like that.

[@gameswithguns6859]

This film had an incredible marketing campaign. They sold wonka bars in shops for a while in the UK with the opportunity to get a golden ticket to a chocolate factory in the USA.

[@nickreacts6394]

That's really smart!

[@dem0litionsss]

they still sell wonka bars with tickets in some shops in ireland !!

[@DazsdWTP]

People in the uk going to a us chocolate factory is baffling to me. Its like going on holiday then buying food from your homeland. Its not as good but its just far away. Would be cool to win a trip to the US though.

[@plaguemaster308]

@@DazsdWTP Yeah... I don't think UK people would like US chocolate.

[@gwinnellheald8592]

They still sell wonka bars here in england :D

[@mogwiawolf4354]

Also I like the fact that both Willy Wonka and his father wore the gloves and they did the glove like hand stretch thing where you could hear the sound of the glove as they stretch their hand muscles out I liked how they both had that characteristic

[@nickreacts6394]

Yes! The sound design for the gloves was really cool, thanks for pointing this out!

[@mogwiawolf4354]

@@nickreacts6394 yep 😸

[@Nova-vk5qb]

Yes I thought the same!

[@Cinesta76]

You know it's going to be a good movie when you have Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter and Danny Elfman working together.

[@Olivetree80]

This version is closer to the book, so when people favor the original, it's simply nostalgia. I get that there are really magical aspects to the original, but it doesn't make this one bad, plus they're different enough that you can appreciate them separately.

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah I like both versions equally

[@isabeauwolf562]

My dad and me watched this movie in theaters when it came out. We even bought some of the Wonka candy and ate it on the way home. We didn't win a golden ticket, but still had fun.

[@nickreacts6394]

What an awesome time!

[@JLynnMoss]

"Everything in this room is edible, even I'm edible. But that is called Cannibalism, my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies" 😂🤣 favorite line 💕

[@jasmin2186]

most reactors: get some water while you watch! Thor: go get some chocolate! truly a man of great taste, literally 😂

[@nickreacts6394]

This made me smile :) thank you!

[@MetaLatias5]

I never actually watched the full original Willy Wonka, so for me, growing up, this was the only version I knew and I love it a lot, Tim Burton's aesthetics definitely play into that love If they're not on your list of Burton movies to watch yet, please consider doing Frankenweenie and Big Fish as well

[@nathancruz9172]

That’s my dad’s favorite Tim Burton movie is big fish 🎣

[@L16htW4rr10r]

I never watch the original as well. This is the only version I knew as a kid

[@therunawaykid6523]

Wel the original was 1970’s I love both versions particularly like and prefer the songs in the original

[@levi_ackerman_119]

I really want to watch Big Fish someday

[@alistairwalker2850]

Fun fact: The woman who plays Violet’s mother, Missy Pyle, the woman with the crazy eyes, was in Big Fish, which is where Burton met her.

[@nyssarawther2275]

I LOVED this movie and a lot of it has to do with Johnny’s portrayal. He’s just as eccentric as I imagined Willy Wonka to be when I read the book as a child. Charlie was also just as kind. I like that both Willy and Charlie are soft spoken in this, which to me feels like something the Oompa Loompas like cuz sound HAS to be loud for them, since they’re so small and the world around them is so large. The entire cast was perfectly chosen, the design of the entire town, not to mention the factory…everything was wonderful.

[@GeneralHonobi]

I love Charlie's parents. They're so sweet.

[@nickreacts6394]

Contenders for best movie parents!

[@nathancruz9172]

So am I.

[@shawneebushatz1963]

I love this one, it's also the one I grew up with. Also fun fact: the wall Wilbur Wonka has of Willy Wonkas achievements is inspired by Tim Burton's mom who was bed ridden(if I remember correctly I could be wrong) but she had walls filled with Tim Burton's movie posters, which inspired that scene

[@hazbinotakusimp2182]

awwwww my heart! I didn't know that about his mother, that's so sweet

[@Danisachan]

I think Willy Wonker really personifies the wonder and fantasy aspect. Whenever someone came at him with rationality he completely dismissed or disregarded what they were saying, because candy for him IS wonder (and he doesn't get rationality at all). It's filled with endless creativity and possibilities. That's what made him a genius, because there never was any gain for him beyond creation and possibilities. That's why I think he propably "hated" the tech kid the most - he was complete anathema to him in every way. xD

[@sadadokis2709]

I wasn't sure about it either, but Johnny steals it for me. He was hilarious. The moment he appeared next to the group applauding the chaos and burning dolls I was hooked. One day you should give 'Finding Neverland' a shot. It's with Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and a bit younger Freddie Highmore (Charlie in this movie) and it is so charming and lovely and sad. The music is amazing. It is about James M. Barrie and his most famous book 'Peter Pan'. I feel not enough people know this movie.

[@toolatetothestory]

I think out of all the brats, Augustus was the most okay. At least he was very enthusiastic! He would have loved to own a chocolate factory. And Violet? Hey, she enjoyed her fate in the end. Good for her :3

[@LordVolkov]

"That's a bit ominous to see..." I love the little puppet show (and the callback later). I think both versions have their charm, but only one has that flaming disaster of melting puppet hilarity.

[@walkofnails2923]

There’s a funny meme of the Gpa that says, “Good morning to everyone except Grandpa Joe who sat in bed for 20 years while his family lived in poverty but hopped up like a mf to go to a candy factory” 😂😂

[@bronthesaurus3648]

I’ve always loved this movie and never got the bad rap. Johnny’s Willy Wonka is this delightful mix of fun and creepy and the behind the scenes on this movie? SO COOL. It really makes me miss the widespread use of practical effects, looking at the behind the scenes stuff of how they made a (mostly) genuinely edible set for the chocolate river room or trained a small handful of squirrels for the nut-sorting room. Always will be a favorite of mine!

[@beccazach]

I understand that people might not like this version bc they're used to the Gene Wilder version, but this version will always be my favorite bc of how creepy and unique it is, plus it's a part of my childhood as well.

[@pliny8308]

I don't think you're reading too much into it. I definitely see this as the story of an artist who has a terrible relationship with his family. Ironic that while that may be Burton's story it's also Johnny's. I found the performance absolutely brilliant: the switch from his "tics", where he's almost machine like, something created on a factory floor, like a robot really, like Arnold in the early Terminator movies, or the robot in I Robot (and his father first makes and then fixes factory machines, as he fixes Willy Wonka at the end) to those "dead" eyes when he's looking at these terrible children and their parents. I think it's meant to be frightening, like some of the Grimm's fairy tales where children who misbehave have terrible things happen to them.

[@rendalconstantineau1680]

Can we take a second and appreciate this: Wonka's Dad had said "go ahead and leave, but I won't be here if you come back." Decades later....his Dad's house/office is the only building still standing in the area.

[@TsukiKageTora]

Dude… the entire building up and left the original area. When he returned from being in the museum with the flag scene, the house/office was the only one gone. The guy literally had whoever take it and move it elsewhere within the few hours his son had left…

[@dreamcruzer4743]

I was 10 when the original movie with Gene Wilder came out. I've probably watched that version a dozen times, so I was a little skeptical when this was released. But, you really can't go wrong with a Tim Burton / Johnny Depp collab.

[@nickreacts6394]

Yeah, I’m a fan of the original for sure (not to mention it being a fond childhood memory), but I thought this was a fresh and different adaptation

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah I agree some things were done better in the original some better in the modern interpretation: Showing the millions of pieces of wonka bar above their heads in the original not at all in the remake The lickable walls that tasted like fruits in the original not all in the remake Showing the countries around the world in the remake which I think was done better than the original

[@meganlodon]

This is my favorite adaptation, especially since it's the closest to the book. Depp being in the movie is a lovely bonus.

[@wrorchestra1]

Tim Burton and Roald Dahl are a great match. Burton's own drawings are very reminiscent of Quentin Blake's original drawings for Dahl's books.

[@CarWashReviews-Ethan]

I mean look at James and the Giant Peach. That was awesome

[@MasonJWMyers]

"I've never seen Johnny immersed in a character like this before." Clearly you've never been to the Caribbean. Reply if you understand the reference.

[@LadyFeline3]

I understood that reference.

[@MasonJWMyers]

@@LadyFeline3 I couldn't resist mate

[@LadyFeline3]

@@MasonJWMyers Same. 😂 Also, bonus for the second reference.

[@larissa1770]

“All u need is to reach in and pull her out” PLSSS Willy wanted the dad gone too 😂 that hole is deep. This is my favorite Johnny depp role ever!!!

[@nickreacts6394]

The dark humor is on point!

[@mogwiawolf4354]

Agreed I grew up watching both of them but to me I've always liked the Johnny Depp version more

[@nickreacts6394]

Johnny really immerses himself in this one, strong performance!

[@mogwiawolf4354]

@@nickreacts6394 correct also was happy to see who played Wonka's father in this 😸

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@mogwiawolf4354 Christopher Lee aka count Dooku and Saruman.

[@mogwiawolf4354]

@@nathancruz9172 i know

[@TSLsmokey]

It's probably been mentioned a few times but as a fun thing, all the Oompa Loompahs were played by the same guy and all the dances were done in each spot. And little CG was used in the scenes as well, which meant that all the locations were actually built.

[@JLynnMoss]

The original is classic, so I always loved how they didn't just do a remake version. It's different and refreshing and amazing in it's own right. 💕

[@nickreacts6394]

Yes, exactly! There’s not much point in doing the same thing, but this one was so unique and different, it really justified being remade.

[@insanitired]

Fun fact: the family of Roald Dahl said they preferred Burtons adaptation of Roald’s book. So it’s kind of canon this version is more accurate to the vibe Roald wanted.

[@XxPeriCo27xX]

fun fact during the movies production, Burton actually prohibited everyone working on it to watch the Wanka movie to prevent comparisons. This movie was never meant to be a remake, but his own version of the book, and one that the Dahl family is very proud of.

[@alexwisz9527]

For another movie that's a bit creepy but wholesome, I eagerly recommend the 1993 Addams Family movie. I think you'd quite enjoy it, and the performances are magnificent.

[@joshualopez3260]

Honestly, I think The Addams Family is a near perfect film. The casting was perfect. Raul Julia pulls off one of my favorite performances in movie history.

[@therunawaykid6523]

@@joshualopez3260 is that the guy who played Gomez?

[@joshualopez3260]

@@therunawaykid6523 That's him!

[@therunawaykid6523]

@@joshualopez3260 I thought so yeah and he rocked that thin tashe as well!

[@oneironaut420]

This is definitely more true to the book, so I prefer it to the first movie version. You should definitely go back and read the book though, neither of these films capture the odd tone of it.

[@dcemerald70]

I love both film versions of this story. I saw the original film in my younger days and saw this when it came out in theaters. This version is more faithful to the book; even the songs in this film are in the book. I did love that we got an origin backstory for him that explains his antisocial skills with the adults. When Willy looked for an heir, he thought he would find a good and honest child who had parents or a family that didn’t appreciate him like how he felt rejected by his father. It took Charlie choosing the love for his family over the factory to show Willy Wonka that he would never be satisfied with his achievements until he reconciled with his father. You can even see that despite Wonka’s father’s opinion about his career choice, he still loved him and was proud how he did succeed by his own hard work. Also that he too wanted to reconcile with Willy and just needed the opportunity. 🍫🎩

[@willfanofmanyii3751]

This was also back when almost every kids movie had a tie-in video game released with it. The standout element about the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game was the character designs were sorta a hybrid of the movie designs and a 2D Tim Burton Style as book illustrations.

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah I actually love the game I like how you actually have to chase the ticket and catch it before you can enter the factory and have to mend the machines in the factory to make them work properly also cool that you get to order the oopa loompas around to make them get in the machines to make them work. Apparently if you find all the collectible buttons in the game you get to travel in the glass elevator into the sky, I am still yet to get them all

[@WorldWeave]

I absolutely adore this movie…I’ve never seen the original, and honestly, after seeing the design of the Oompa Loompas in it…I kinda don’t want to…they kinda scare me…and from what I know about the original, this version feels like a more wholesome story

[@nickreacts6394]

I think you might like the original too if you give it a shot (only if you want of course). It's very different from this version, and has strange/ scary moments, but at its heart it is also very wholesome

[@DAMIENDMILLS]

Another Roald Dahl book-to-movie adaptation you should check out is "The Witches" (both the original and the remake). They have both innocent and ominous tones. Also Steven Spielberg did a version of Dahl's other book "The BFG". It's actually done very well, given the source material is probably Dahl's most simple story.

[@imgonnatouchyouniceandslow]

I love the movie. Anything Burton touches turns to magic. Love the vibe of his movies.

[@numb8007]

i personally liked johnny depps wonka more, but thats not saying much. both are pretty damn good

[@David-ve5iq]

Gene Wilder is beautiful. Johnny Depp is boring as Hell.

[@nickreacts6394]

I agree! Very different performances, but both were great!

[@numb8007]

@@David-ve5iq i respectfully disagree.

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@renerodriguez9055]

Thor Reacts: he was boring

[@MrTiesk]

The previous movie isn't "the original" film though. The newer movie was inspired by the same book and is completely separate from the first adaptations. The author actually really hated the first movie, and banned the book from being made into a movie while he was alive. The new movie was made after his death, with help from his family, to made sure it was created in a way that the author would have loved

[@ultgamercw6759]

It's funny you should mention Tim Burton when talking about willy's back story because it actually is inspired by his past. Whilst designing this film Tim Burton's mother was sick and he went to visit her. Tim and his mum apparently had a very strange relationship but on one of the last times he saw her before she passed away he found out she kept news paper cutting and headlines about what he'd been doing. Showing she really was proud of him. This is where the newspaper scene at the end of the film came from. There are a lot more little details like this which are amazing as well in the film but this is one of the best.

[@erik.ok_]

I didn't remember this movie was so meaningful... It talks about raising children, money issues, industry job market affecting people lives... I confess I couldn't help crying during the whole beginning and ending! Thank u Thor from bring this reaction!!! It made my day!!! 💜

[@ln9256]

I've seen literally two reactions from you, this being the third, and you're already my new favorite reactor. I can't explain why. Maybe it's how calm you are, or maybe its the choice of what you react to. but you're great at what you do either way so kudos to you!

[@nickreacts6394]

Wow, thank you so so much!

[@ln9256]

@@nickreacts6394 the fact that you're so engaged with your viewers is amazing. I'm sure it's exhausting, you seem to reply to almost everyone! I can assure you it means a Lot to your viewers to be acknowledged. We can visibly see the effort you're putting in. I wish you great success in your endeavors!

[@chris...9497]

I've been very interested in myths, legends, and fairy tales since I was in 3rd grade. I read every one from every culture that I could. I even read the original Brothers Grimm tales, which were actually collected folk tales and quite unlike the sanitized versions that are shared in current children's literature. (Did you know that Rapunzel had twins with her prince before the witch drove her away from the tower; or that the witch threw the prince down from the tower into brambles, which cut his eyes and blinded him; or that after Rapunzel and the prince separately were lost in the forest before finding each other, and her tears healed his blindness?) I was also very drawn to psychology and symbolism at a young age, especially Carl Jung. I followed symbolic art: visual forms like drawing, painting, theater, and film. Loved the analyses of Joseph Campbell, who brought inspiration to people like George Lucas (as is evident in his Star Wars franchise). There is a sense, an 'organic' feeling to storymaking and storytelling; it's a visionary format. John Boorman was making "The Emerald Forest" in Brazil, using members of an actual indigenous tribe. I recall reading that Boorman had explained to a tribal shaman what he does as a filmmaker, and the shaman stated Boorman acted as a shaman, providing visions for others to see. I provide this as context for what I have to say about Raold Dahl. His writing is very weird, almost demented. There is something very broken and diseased in his stories. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Matilda", "The Witches", "James and the Giant Peach" all divert from how every other folk tale, fairy story, myth, or legend unfolds. There is a poison at the heart of every one of them. I've been convinced for years that there is something very wrong with that writer. Others have made better stories of his original works by laying in a healthier emotional interior and just keeping the story structure superficials, but faithfulness to the original written work is too alien or cracked to be palatable. I think Tim Burton gets closest to the original in the 'alien' vibe while still making it accessible to the average viewer. It's a matter of 2 different weirdnesses getting along (because Tim Burton is beautifully weird), with Burton being able to pull Dahl into the realm of normal people's sphere of acceptability.

[@dylancole1910]

I love this movie, though I haven’t read the book I’ve heard from multiple people that it’s actually more accurate to the book in many ways. This is one of my all time favorite Johnny Depp roles, it’s so wacky and he really nails it and brings so much depth to this character and unusual details that weren’t in the original. It’s controversial since the original is so loved but I actually love this movie better, Tim Burton is a genius and I can’t imagine anyone trying to take this story on after him, it’s the perfect remake. Also… I just love what a savage Willie is, he comes off so much more petty and childish in this film and it works so well. 😂

[@palexa188]

This is definitely my favourite version of this story. As much as I also like the original and love Gene Wilder...I'm a bit bias because Tim Burton is my favourite director, Danny Elfman is one of my favourite composers and John Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are two of my favourite actors ^^" also Freddie Highmore (the one who plays Charlie) is in the series The Good Doctor - which I love - and in the Arthur and the Minimoys/Arthur and the Invisibles movies. I absolutely LOVE those movies even though a lot of people hate them. But you couldn't find a more true to the book adaptation considering that the director is also the writer of the books! If you haven't checked it out, I highly recommend ^^

[@chiaraderrico8783]

I love this movie and Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka, he is so excentric and a little bit creepy and if course he has daddy issues. And I love the songs so much. This is one movie that I rewatch when I'm sad. I would love you to watch Big Fish, my favourite Tim Burton's movie and on of my favorite movies of all time

[@amberaegard]

“Slide me some skin, soul brother.”

[@TheSightlessGinger]

Glad to see I’m clearly not the only person who thinks this film is underrated LOL. Most of all Johnny‘s performance. Like you said, this has to be the most unrecognizable he’s ever been compared to any other movies I’ve seen of his. I know he gets criticized for how unusual and disturbing Wonka is, but that’s what personally makes me love this role all the more. It would be fun to see you compare this to the original movie, though. On the subject of Tim Burton movies, one of my personal favorites is big fish. He made it right after his father died. Wow it doesn’t really have his usual Gothic undertones, it is a very emotional piece, and one of the most iconic in Burtons filmography. Loving the channel so far!

[@crystalscolza1663]

The only Johnny Depp film I know of that had controversy during the filming. They were mad that he used CGI one little person to be all of the oompa loompas instead of giving a lot of little people jobs.

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah it is kind of lazy how it’s a copy of the same actor

[@Freezient]

I agree that Johnny is very unrecognizable as Willy Wonka, he even sounds different. Recently he just did the Willy Wonka voice to a fan and he sounds exactly like Willy, like there wasn’t a hint of his actual voice it was trippy

[@SLOTHSRIDEUNICORNS]

"It's like a full-on rollercoaster!" *PUTS HANDS UP* WHOOHOO!

[@rosecandy117]

I love this because you've pointed our some things that I never caught onto! I also love that you pointed out the parents behavior too

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

yup, a veruca is a wart. that's why the author gave her that name, cause she's a little wart.

[@nickreacts6394]

Hahaha appropriate

[@silverdandylmao]

I just realized that wonka first appears wearing the huge sunglasses from the tv room. Its coz he hasnt seen the light of day in decades. Mans sensitive to light.

[@Anthintendo]

I don’t think the glasses are EXACTLY the same (those one are purple, right?) but good catch. Another hint about that is how pale he is.

[@MisterJtheGamer]

Never knew I'd like this KZbin genre, watching someone watch one of the classics from my childhood for the first time. Was a joy to see the reactions.

[@KestrelM117]

I love this movie so much, and it's a pleasure to see you reacting to it!! Johnny Depp's performance in Willy Wonka is incredible and your analysis fits perfeclty. I'd like to see you watch the Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, lots of people don't like it but it's one of my favorite movies even if it has flaws.

[@nickreacts6394]

I just filmed a reaction to Alice, coming next week after Mars Attacks!

[@KestrelM117]

@@nickreacts6394 Ooooh what's a great news, thanks!! Can't wait to watch it **

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah I love Alice in wonderland the character imo are done so well and have a weirdness to them just like it should be

[@Starry_Joy]

I always loved this movie. I never understood why others hate it in any other reason that’s not “nostalgia.” I remember seeing that they had got the wife, of who made the book, to keep it close. Which, after watching/reading Percy Jackson, made it so much better. I also remember thinking Willy Wonka was more played by Jim Carrey than Johnny Depp. Learning it was him later on was very mind blowing 😂 I wouldn’t say this as a kid, but now I love what they did with each kid and showing that they’re still alive. It was my biggest worry as a kid, next to the question why isn’t this real.. I haven’t fully watched the Original Willy Wonka (and I’m not sure if i ever will), but I have watched the musical and that was a journey I don’t want to take again (it was a mistake). The musical really took a more horrifying approach, especially with what happens to Violet and Veruca, and they still barley clarify if they’re dead or alive. I want to remember the others but those two happened so fast that it’s all I can remember from the whole musical. Which is why I love this version way more. It has that right amount of horror that didn’t traumatize me as a kid. (Even tho, I watched the musical two years ago.) Rewatching as an adult really makes the movie so much better too. Finding stuff that I didn’t get as a kid, or just enjoying jokes that I always found funny. Tim Burton and Johnny really did a great job.

[@liamwarner5749]

See the thing about this film is I can't watch it without wondering what's going through that crowd outside the factories minds. 5 normal kids and their parents go in. Only 4 come out of which 1 may or may not be made of chocolate (listening to his conversation with his mother), 1 is blue and appears to have no bones, 1 is covered in rubbish along with her dad and the last has only 2 dimensions. It would be terrifying to the onlookers.

[@christinasnyder4766]

I've recently started watching your videos because I really like your commentary but if I'm completely honest, I'm staying for whenever you smile in confusion 😂😂 Its so relatable

[@SLOTHSRIDEUNICORNS]

I love how you added his gloves as a way that he can't reach out and touch someone, and reach out for help. It's a phenomenal testament to his mental health and his struggle with finding the hope that he's not alone. The best thing you can do for yourself is to reach out for help. It will mean the world to yourself and to the people who care about you. I struggle with this very thing myself. This is why I relate so much to this version of Willy Wonka. The struggle to reach out, and the fear of rejection only worsens that struggle, and eventually, that mindset ends up taking over your life and becomes the only way you can get up in the morning without the fear of being hurt. And that is the worst way to live. But also suicide is not the answer. It never will be. You NEED to talk to people. You NEED to reach out, to touch someone (NOT LIKE THAT), to connect. This was phenomenally displayed in Joker. Wonka never had that chance, and he let his passion take over his life to the point that it corrupted his view of people. I'm rambling at this point but I deeply appreciate the view that you gave his character. It makes that scene where he hugged his dad even more beautiful.

[@othergrimm6592]

I'm a little late, but a few other fun tidbits of information: Johnny Depp agreed to do the role without even reading the script. He was also Tim Burton's first choice for the role of Wonka. If Depp had been unavailable, Burton's second choice would have been Dwayne Johnson (which would have been hilarious to see - not that Depp wasn't amazing in the role). Also, Depp was the one to suggest Freddie Highmore for the role of Charlie, since they'd worked together in a previous film, and they were struggling to find an actor they liked.

[@capril12]

This is the only version I ever saw as a kid, so I'm biased 😅 But I love the songs in this one!

[@nickreacts6394]

I love that the songs are faithful from the book!

[@maneoj46]

This whole movie and it’s production was nuts. When Tim Burton first saw Roald Dahl’s writing shed, his first thought was to base the Bucket’s house off the shed. Dahl’s family knew in that moment that the film was in good creative hands. Great minds think alike I guess

[@lesterabastillas9291]

this movie was up on youtube, so everytime the sub doesnt know what to do with the class, my class just screams CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYYYYYYYY, at one point im pretty sure i could quote it word for word

[@SalvableRuin]

I love Johnny's performance in this movie, I can't stop laughing

[@deannharris2424]

Johnny Depp is such a great actor. I totally love him!

[@irkenpony17]

It feels oddly refreshing seeing someone watch the movie is a kinda light perspective so to speak, like questioning certain parts but more like you are anticipating what comes next, the small descriptions that make me happy of parts of the movie being noticed and such, joking and passing comments and especially just enjoying the little thibgs for all the characters. Any review or reaction is more critical or precise and sharp with this movie, but this just feels so laid back, it felt like just watching casual with someone on movie night so to speak. Love it. .D.

[@Stitchiot]

I should make a horror film named "Wonka" where he comes off charming and shy until they all meet him in the factory.

[@bumbum3358]

Wow, i'd give everything just to see this again for the first time.

[@nickreacts6394]

Hopefully this is at least close :)

[@meredithmiller7016]

I would like to recommend a Johnny Depp movie. Finding Neverland. It's about how the story of Peter Pan was created and has Freddie Highmore in it - the chemistry between Johnny and him is beautiful. I won't say anymore just in case. Loved this reaction btw!

[@Naruwitchfan945]

I think the geese eggs and squirrels were both in the book, but the geese eggs were more glossed over like, 'And this is the room where we make giant chocolate eggs! Moving on!' while the squirrel room is where Veruca met her 'end'.

[@nikkajay9823]

In the midst of the Depp vs. Heard trial, I love that you chose to watch this. I don't remember this version of the film being this great!😂 It's so entertaining

[@holabambi]

this movie is, IMO, brutally underrated 🥹 i loved johnny’s version of willy wonka and i know lot of people think the movie is kinda weird but i mean, it’s tim burton! also, i find this version more similar to the book so that’s something i appreciate. i think this movie shows how versatile johnny is, the fact that many people didn’t recognize him in this movie shows that he’s just brilliant!

[@holabambi]

i also would like to recommend you another beautiful movie with johnny depp and the same kid who plays charlie in here, it’s called “finding neverland” and it came out around the same year (maybe a year before in the usa? idk). it’s completely different from this movie, but it’s an amazing story and it shows, once again, how incredible johnny depp can be!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah he’s a great character actor: Willy wonka Captain Jack sparrow The mad hatter Edward scissorhands Sweeney Todd

[@Electricviolet]

I watched the older version once when i was a kid but i didn't liked it and when this one came out i loved it.

[@nickreacts6394]

Yeah, both versions are very distinct for sure, although I'm personally a fan of both, it's cool you gave this one a chance after not being a fan of the original

[@Electricviolet]

@@nickreacts6394 yeah i’m glad i did too, all thanks to Johnny Depp and Tim Burton 😆

[@dorsapeydayesh774]

Yayyyyyyy....whenever you upload a New video my day just gets sooooo much better😍💖...this movie brought back so much childhood memories for me...as much as I love the the 1971 version with Gene wilder as a fan of Freddie Highmore (if you like him definitely watch bates motel "thriller" and The good doctor "medical drama"), Helena, Johnny and Tim burton I prefer this movie eventhough it gets so much hate that breaks my heart🥲...I'm so happy that you enjoyed it😊...and I remember whenever I watched this I would always make my brother to go and buy a chocolate bar so we can eat while watching it...😅🍫

[@nickreacts6394]

Thank you! And I had no idea that Freddie Highmore was the same person from the Good Doctor and Bates Motel until one of my patrons told me, but I'm glad to see he grew up to have a successful career. That's so cool you and your brother watched this together while enjoying chocolate, what a memory!

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@nickreacts6394 Freddie Highmore played with Johnny Depp in " Finding Neverland " a movie about James M Barrie, the author of " Peter Pan " created the whole story. It's thanks to Johnny Depp if Freddie Highmore could auditionned for Charlie's rôle because he was impressed by his performance in " Finding Neverland "

[@dorsapeydayesh774]

@@a.g.demada5263 couldn't agree more and I love finding Neverland...i know that he helped Leonardo Dicaprio too...Leo said it himself that while they were working on the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape Johnny was like a big brother too him and taught him a lot about acting...another movie that I like of Freddie Highmore when he was a kid is spiderwick chronicles...definitely recommend watching it and read the books too if you're intrested...it's realy good...💖💖💖

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@dorsapeydayesh774 I saw the movie " Spiderwick Chronicles " (in french) and my sisters had the game on Wii

[@MikeyWilliams1998]

Did you know that the oompa loopas are all played by 1 actor? Also those 40 squirrels were highly trained in that movie! Very impressive!

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

Willy Wonka was the first musical I was in, it was a high school show but they let middleschoolers audition to be oompa loompas and children, and they cast me as Violet Beauregarde...'s mom. I was a 6th grader, and my "daughter" was a senior. The director said when interviewed about it "i thought it would be funny" lmaoooo, he's like my uncle now :)