A fairy tale for adults and children! I was looking forward to, if you can say so, something large-scale and similar to a masterpiece. But what did I get? I'll figure it out.
Plot. Direct, open, sometimes cruel eccentric confectioner genius Willy Wonka conducts a very clever advertising move (by the way, which has adopted some companies for the production of sweets and not only) - puts in five of his chocolates "Golden Tickets", which give the holder the right to visit the largest chocolate factory in the world (of course, Mr. Wonka's factory) and find a winner who will receive a prize he did not dare to dream about.
This right was given to the voracious boy August Fool, spoiled to the extreme Veruka Salt, champion in all Violetta Bjergard, fixated on technique Mike Tivy, and Charlie Buckett - "the happiest boy in the world." Traveling through the factory, accompanied by Willy Wonka and his assistants, umpa lumps, children learn about new unusual sweets. Meanwhile, as they get spoiled, the contenders for the main prize are weeded out. Who will win the best prize is a surprise? Who knows about Willy Wonka's family? Take a look and enjoy it.
Quality. First, the director. The unsurpassed Tim Barton is a master of fairy tales, and he has proven this repeatedly. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is not out of order. Second, the writer. John August conveyed the atmosphere of Roald Dahl’s book very well, expanding it somewhat (this is certainly a moment with the family and childhood of the chocolate genius). Third, the composer. I respect Barton for working with the same people as Danny Elfman.
The works of Elfman fascinate me and seem to be attributed to a fairy tale - so accurately conveys the atmosphere of extraordinary actions on the screen. Especially in this film, much attention is paid to music in general and the songs of umpa-loomps separately, because they tell interesting and instructive stories. I must give credit to the lyrics of the songs translated into Russian incomparable, they sound no worse than in English! Each of the four songs about retired children in its own way shows the traits of the current youth and their problems. Well, the welcome song of Willy Wonka, although it is made in a slightly banal version, has deservedly taken the place of my favorite song from films! The fourth is choreography.
My bow to Deep Roy, his dance for all the umpa lumps, immediately captivated me. Fifth, the scenery. Great, incredible, insanely bright constructions! Sixth, of course, the most important, actors. I don't know of an actor who could more accurately capture the essence of a chocolate wizard than Depp. His Willy Wonka seems absolutely crazy, but at the same time, a very positive and interesting shot. Helena Bonham Cutter also appeared (where else has she been in Barton's films lately!).
It's worth noting the work of David Kelly - his Grandpa Joe is just so ridiculous. The actors, the children, were very pleased. Freddie Highmore, in my opinion, played well, just like he did in Magic Country. But my attention was more attracted by Anna-Sophia Robb, who wonderfully played an arrogant girl who is radically different from her Leslie in the film Bridge to Terabithia. I just admire my age. Although the other actors I do not single out, they worked normally (in extreme cases did not spoil the picture in General).
10 out of 10
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