Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

AnnaD - TX · 11-Feb-04, 02:53 PM

This is such a great movie, I love it!

I heard somewhere, now correct me if I am wrong, (Jakenden) but I hear they are suppose to remake this film, I believe Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston's production company will put it out, with Johhny Depp in mind. I think he is perfect for this role, he is a . . versatile actor, would that be a correct term??

Octagon · 11-Feb-04, 02:56 PM

Versatile is an excellent way to describe him. Adventurous works pretty well too.

JD is one of my favorite actors and his willingness to take chances and accept unconventional and off the wall roles is a big part of that.

Jakanden · 11-Feb-04, 03:00 PM

Yes it is being redone by Tim Burton (Called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). They have not even begun to do casting yet although Johnny Depp is rumored to play Willy Wonka.

It is not going to be a "remake" in the tradional sense but more of a re-telling, just like Sleepy Hollow, and Planet of the Apes.

Octagon · 11-Feb-04, 03:07 PM

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Yes it is being redone by Tim Burton...

Oh swell. From cherished childhood classic to bizarre nightmare factory faster than you can shriek 'Soylent Green is people!!!'

Jakanden · 11-Feb-04, 03:17 PM

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'Soylent Green is people!!!'

Oh just give it away why dont you!

Octagon · 11-Feb-04, 03:18 PM

Heh, you know what the really funny part is?

We're only half-kidding

tweeter · 16-Feb-04, 09:50 AM

i wanna be a umpa-lompa.... although im 6'1 i wonder if they would cast me,lol

they better have the song in their, umpa-lompa, dopa dee doo,RoFL

nate · 18-Feb-04, 12:17 AM

is it just me, or does johnny depp always, in any film, look like a pirate...

Jakanden · 18-Feb-04, 06:36 AM

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is it just me, or does johnny depp always, in any film, look like a pirate...

You must not have seen Benny and Joon, the Astronauts Wife, NIghtmare on Elm Street, DOnnie Brasco, Blow, etc.. heh. The man is a damn fine actor who can portray almost anyone.

nate · 18-Feb-04, 07:33 AM

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You must not have seen Benny and Joon, the Astronauts Wife, NIghtmare on Elm Street, DOnnie Brasco, Blow, etc.. heh. The man is a damn fine actor who can portray almost anyone.

i have seen them(some of them)....but i just always think of him as a pirate. i do aggree, he is a good actor (even if he is a pirate).

atherjen · 18-Feb-04, 09:01 AM

Anna- I simply LOVE that movie!! I could watch it a hundred times. I think I already though!
I didnt know they were going to remake the movie though? I dunno.. classics are still the best to me!

Wolfnatas · 18-Feb-04, 07:47 PM

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You must not have seen Benny and Joon...

I enjoyed the hell out of that movie, but I think the role is sort've an easy one for actors to get acclaim for. Depp did a fine job of it and don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of his acting, but I personally feel too much credit is handed out for portraying the disabled. It's just not as difficult in my opinion as say perfecting a good baroque or a particular style of speech. Plus the disabled characters in movies are generally so endearing that your heart goes out to them and it's hard not to say "that actor did a fine job of that role".

Jakanden · 18-Feb-04, 09:53 PM

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I enjoyed the hell out of that movie, but I think the role is sort've an easy one for actors to get acclaim for. Depp did a fine job of it and don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of his acting, but I personally feel too much credit is handed out for portraying the disabled. It's just not as difficult in my opinion as say perfecting a good baroque or a particular style of speech. Plus the disabled characters in movies are generally so endearing that your heart goes out to them and it's hard not to say "that actor did a fine job of that role".

Benny (Depp) was not disabled at all. It was Joon (Masterson) that had the mental handicap. Benny was simply illiterate but not mentally handicapped in the slightest.

His portrayal was excellent and his Buster Keaton impressions were dead on (The routine in the park was created entirely by him). I think it is a perfect example of getting into a role and doing a great job as he had to study Keaton and Chapplin extensively to make the character believeable.