Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 15 wins & 52 nominations total

Trivia
To his surprise, Deep Roy played every Oompa Loompa, repeating the same movements several hundred times. While these were then put together digitally, each Oompa Loompa represents a separate performance by Roy. In recognition, Roy's salary was raised to $1 million.

Goofs
The "Golden Ticket" is placed on the back side (smooth side) of the chocolate bar before the wrapping, however, when opened, the Golden Ticket appears on the top side (the "printed side") of the bar.

Quotes
Willy Wonka: Do you like my meadow? Try some of my grass! Please have a blade, please do, it's so delectable and so darn good looking!
Charlie Bucket: You can eat the grass?
Willy Wonka: Of course you can! Everything in this room is eatable, even *I'm* eatable! But that is called "cannibalism," my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies.

Crazy credits
At the very end of the movie the WB logo comes up followed by the Oompa Loompas' giggling.

Alternate versions
The HD-DVD and PAL Blu-Ray versions are slightly extended. This version is also rumored to have been shown on television. These scenes are extra dialogue between Mr. Teavee and Mr. Salt, Mike Teavee saying "Back off, you little freaks!" to an Oompa-Loompa, and extra lines in Augustus Gloop's Oompa-Loompa song.

Connections
Featured in HBO First Look: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Soundtracks
Mr. Quiet
Written by RaVani Flood, Gardner DeAguiar, Jesse Shaternick, and Manuel Ignacio
Performed by Technical Difficulties
Courtesy of Gunga Den Audio Lounge
Video clip courtesy of Derek Frey

Johnny Depp does a good job of playing a weirdo, but he's too Michael Jackson-like for my liking. I thought this was cute and not bad at all. Filled with charm, innocence and drama. The colors are amazing and seem to follow the mood of the story. It's fun watching it. Its complexity begins within its characters. It's an amazing work and everything I had hoped for. From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do however drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them. It's an important film, as well as very entertaining Unfairly dismissed by some as confusing.