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

“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.

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.

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

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.

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

"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".

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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...💖💖💖

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.

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

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.

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

"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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

"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 💕

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

"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.

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.

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!

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” 😂😂

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 💕

“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!!!

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.

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

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.

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. 🍫🎩

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

"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.

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!!! 💜

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.

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. 😂

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.

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.

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!

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.

“Slide me some skin, soul brother.”

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

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!

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

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

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'.

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 ^^

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

I love the way Christopher Lee says the word "Lollipops" with such seriousness

I loved your reaction! But the funniest part of the whole thing were the RU-vid ads for the Candy Crush game that kept popping up! 🤣

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

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

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!

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 :)

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