AggieDave 6 #1 May 25, 2004 Anyone keeping up with the news surrounding this remake? Tim Burton is directing, Johnny Depp is playing Wonka and someone I've never heard of, Freddie Highmore, is playing Charlie Bucket. I'm not sure about this, since I love the 1971 version with Gene Wilder, then again, Gene Wilder is one hell of an actor and plays that sort of part really well. I wonder if they'll have similar Ompa Loompas in this movie?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 May 25, 2004 QuoteTim Burton is directing Nightmare before Xmas is one of my favorite movies of all time. Burton is twisted. Willy Wonka was one of my favorite books as a kid; I liked the book better than the movie though (Gene Wilder always gave me the willies... dunno why...). Any idea when it'll be out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 May 25, 2004 From what I've read, its going or has gone into production this month and should be out for summer or fall of 2005. I'm with you, Nightmare before Christmas is one of my favorites and not just because it had an absolutely sick opening scene with a flaming jack-o-lantern on jack's head...pumpkins kick ass.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 May 25, 2004 One thing is almost certain, the music will probably be a hell of a lot better. I wonder if Elfman is attached. I gotta look that up. Hold on. Yep, the standard Burton crew seems to be working. Ought to kick ass. As much as people credit Burton for Nightmare, it was, in my opinion, Elfman that carried it as modern opera. Freekin' genius.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 May 25, 2004 QuoteAs much as people credit Burton for Nightmare, it was, in my opinion, Elfman that carried it as modern opera I've got to agree with that, the music is really good in Nightmare. Good enough that I listen to it fairly regularly outside of the movie. Quote One thing is almost certain, the music will probably be a hell of a lot better. There are a few things about the 1971 Wonka that made it special, though, including the simple tunes that the Ompas sang, special enough that the songs themselves are apart of pop-culture even now, over 30 years later.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #6 May 25, 2004 I loved this book when I was a kid. I was always disappointed with the movie because they changed a lot of the things that happened. I also dont think it should have been a musical. Nobody did any song and dance routines in the book. Johnny Depp is an incredibly versatile actor. I think he will do Willy Wonka justice. I hope that Tim Burton sticks with the book. I love to read so I have usually read the book long before the movie comes out. When the movie deviates in any serious detail its always very disappointing.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltdown 0 #7 May 25, 2004 That's a tough one to do justice, but if anyone can pull it off it'll be Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. As for the oompa loompas, they may too politically incorrect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 May 25, 2004 Ooh, i'm all excited. I hadn't heard about this. Now i'm in the mood to sing "i've got a golden ticket." Wonder who i should grace with my singing so early in the morning... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #9 May 25, 2004 Me! Me! Me! back on topic: Will the new movie have Charlie freeflying in the vertical wind tunnel again? Elvisio "too early in the morning for quotes" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #10 May 25, 2004 One of my favorite books. I loved the movie (and have it on video)... I hope Burton does not screw it up."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #11 May 17, 2005 Just bringing back an old thread......since I just saw the preview for the remake on tv tonight!!! I'm really excited about the remake. I think it's mostly because I have so much admiration for Johnny Depp's acting. I can't even think of another actor who could do the Willie Wonka role justice. Anyway, rock on....it comes out in July, I think.Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #12 May 17, 2005 I'm sooo exciting for this movie. should be very interesting with the darker visuals and imagery Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 May 17, 2005 Quote Nightmare before Xmas is one of my favorite movies of all time. Burton is twisted. Then you'll be happy to hear that I saw a preview last night at the theater for a new Burton film...."Corpse Bride". It looks just like Nightmare Before Xmas, and it stars (well, the voice and the character resembles him) Johnny Depp. I guess it's about a dude who's about to be married and his dead bride comes back or something. I dunno but it looks great!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #14 May 17, 2005 It will be out in July. July 5th or 11th.....maybe the 15th.... It's something like that. I saw the preview for last night on TV. It's not rated yet either.I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 May 17, 2005 QuoteI'm sooo exciting for this movie. should be very interesting with the darker visuals and imagery I actually found the original movie to be failry dark. I don't think it was the most light and cheery of movies. With Tim Burton doign it, heck, it may be downright fearful! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #16 May 17, 2005 QuoteI actually found the original movie to be failry dark. I don't think it was the most light and cheery of movies. With Tim Burton doign it, heck, it may be downright fearful! Those were my thoughts as well. It's certainly a darker story. But I loved the original, and I loved the books, so I can't wait to see the updated version.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 May 17, 2005 The original was such a classic, they should leave well alone .... dont these smart arses in film land ever have an original thought? QuoteThey shoot way too many movies and not enough directors (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #18 May 17, 2005 For some reason, Johnny Depp does a great acting job when he works with child actors... I enjoyed the original movie as well... But if there's a remake that I'd rather see, it's The Longest Yard, with Adam Sandler reprising Burt Reynold's character Crewe... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 May 17, 2005 QuoteI also dont think it should have been a musical. Nobody did any song and dance routines in the book. yes they did. Every one of the kids (except for Charlie) has some vice (gluttony, excesive gum-chewing, TV watching, being a spoiled brat) and after each one is "dealt with" the Oompa Loompas sing a song about it. go back & re-read the book. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #20 May 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'm sooo exciting for this movie. should be very interesting with the darker visuals and imagery I actually found the original movie to be failry dark. I don't think it was the most light and cheery of movies. With Tim Burton doign it, heck, it may be downright fearful! true, but a much different style. I did see a little video of the flying elevator.. not sure if i liked how it looked, but then again it was closer to the book Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #21 May 17, 2005 It would be SO COOL if someone did a movie of Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator! Hey, has anyone ever encountered a Vermicious Knid while skydiving? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justaflygirl 0 #22 May 18, 2005 well you all know more about it than I do, but I am still looking forward to it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #23 May 18, 2005 Oh lord, Walt Disney's Evil Twin is at it again... mh."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 May 18, 2005 QuoteMe! Me! Me! back on topic: Will the new movie have Charlie freeflying in the vertical wind tunnel again? Elvisio "too early in the morning for quotes" Rodriguez I had a flashback of that scene with Charlie and his grandfather in the windtunnel and having to hiccup their way down so they didn't get sucked into the blades when I was in the tunnel last time. The brat who ate the blueberry gum, then turned blue...wasn't her name Varuca Salt? ...and those lil orange-faced oompah loompahs That movie gave me nightmares. But I'm interested in seeing the new version. I'm sure it'll be great. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #25 May 18, 2005 No, her name was Violet. Violet Beauregaurd. Veruca Salt was the one who fell down the egg contraption. "I want a golden goose!" Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
