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Heidi really didn't care for the backstory, which is understandable. One shouldn't over explain a strange and mysterious and seemingly inexplicable character. In smaller doses, I would have liked it just fine. It certainly didn't require the cheery resolution at the end. Though I didn't mind the auster father. I *loved* the walk through the flags, etc.
I really don't care for Wilder's Wonka movie. I mean, I almost hate it. It irritates me. A lot. And Wilder (who I really like) comes across like a child molestor. Just isn't my bag of tricks.
The stuff I loved about this movie I loved so much it almost erased what was bad about it. I laughed out loud a lot. The dialogue was fantastic. I think the only child character I prefer in Wilder's movie is Violet. Also, the only song I enjoy from Wilder's is Veruca's. That was kickass. Though I love the actress who played Violet's mother in the Burton version. The music and songs were fantastic, though I wish you could hear Dahl's lyrics better.
Yeah, I liked it a great deal. I just think Burton goes too far sometimes with adaptations and backstory, but ultimately he preserved what I loved most about the book, and - in my opinion - improved on some of the humor. I was thrilled they kept in all the mumbling lines, though. Ah, this movie had so many good quotes.
And the Bucket family was wonderful.
So, I give the film my hearty thumbs up.
It's certainly the Burton film I've most enjoyed since Ed Wood.
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