I honestly believe that everyone has a movie in their memories that relates directly to their childhoods. For myself, "Willy Wonka" was one I saw and experienced when I was a young boy, and as such, I could relate to Charlie.
I loved this movie when I saw it in 1971, and I still do. (It is now 2005 and I have the DVD) Gene Wilder really makes this so delightful. I remember as a kid that at times I really liked him, and in others I was almost scared. Still, I could not imagine anyone else playing Wonka.
I know a re-make with Johnny Depp sounds fun, but don't forget about the original. It is a classic, and belongs next to "The Wizard Of Oz".
I loved this movie when I saw it in 1971, and I still do. (It is now 2005 and I have the DVD) Gene Wilder really makes this so delightful. I remember as a kid that at times I really liked him, and in others I was almost scared. Still, I could not imagine anyone else playing Wonka.
I know a re-make with Johnny Depp sounds fun, but don't forget about the original. It is a classic, and belongs next to "The Wizard Of Oz".