Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Not Depp's best but the movie is entertaining.

Seen Willy Wonka? Same basic plot with a few tweaks.

I enjoyed this movie. It was highly odd and quirky, to put it mildly. The visuals were great and the kids were fine in their roles. The story was moderatly the same with a few different twists towards the end. The Oompa Loompas were the best! Only one actor played them all (and, boy, did he have a lot of work to do; we watched the special on the DVD about it and it's way cool). Depp's performance was more than odd and very creepy. It slightly detracts from the movie. I'm not sure if it's just in comparison to Gene Wilder but then I don't think that's it.

3.5 of 5. Worthwhile and entertaining but I won't be surprised if you don't like it.

Christmas with the Kranks.

Do not see this movie. Leave it to the folks at MST3K (I'm still hoping for a revival).

Brief summary: The parents decide not to have christmas festivities and instead want to run off on a tropical vaction. The neighbors think this is blasphemy. Within minimal time until the holiday, the daughter decides to come back and Christmas is on.

Everything sucked. The story, the acting, the story and even more of the story. Yes, it was bad. Highly predictable, horribly done. Bah. Don't waste your time or money.

0 of 5. Not worth anything.