Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka

[Yuna_Firerose 0]

Burton and Depp... the clever masterminds behind 'Sleepy Hollow'. And 'Ed Wood'. And 'Edward Scissorhands'. Obviously, I'm definetly looking forward to it.

 

For those curious, here's more pictures:

 

 

[justsoyouknow 0]

That's fucking creepy.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

That is pretty terrible. Wilder's "look" had more eccentricity to it- the frazzy hair, odd color choices and sometimes nonsensical speaking style made it all work. This doesn't look eccentric, it looks like he's bringing Charlie to his "chocolate factory" for another reason.

 

Oh what a lovely tea party, indeed.

 

Oh and Johnny Depp is not acting Jesus, and he gets way more love then he is owed.

[Yuna_Firerose 0]

That's fucking creepy.

Perhaps.

 

By the way, in your sig pic... who is pictured on the left? I'm just curious... he looks familar.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

That's fucking creepy.

Perhaps.

 

By the way, in your sig pic... who is pictured on the left? I'm just curious... he looks familar.

David Schwimmer.

[justsoyouknow 0]

That's fucking creepy.

Perhaps.

 

By the way, in your sig pic... who is pictured on the left? I'm just curious... he looks familar.

Incadenza.

[Guest El Satanico]

Aren't the musical numbers the biggest difference between the book and the wilder film. I seem to remember hearing the book didn't have any.

 

You can't call this a remake, unless you also consider movies based on Shakespeare to be remakes.

 

 

If the tunnel ride from hell is in the book, they should have Manson do the song or appear during it.

[Guest JMA]

Depp really looks like the O'Neil/Adams' Joker in those pics. Come to think of it, he may be a good choice for "The Clown Prince of Crime" in the new Batman movie franchise.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

Depp really looks like the O'Neil/Adams' Joker in those pics. Come to think of it, he may be a good choice for "The Clown Prince of Crime" in the new Batman movie franchise.

I love comics, but I don't see it in those pics.

 

I just can't imagine ever being scared of Johnny Depp.

 

Tim Roth? THAT'S The Joker.

[Guest JMA]

Depp really looks like the O'Neil/Adams' Joker in those pics. Come to think of it, he may be a good choice for "The Clown Prince of Crime" in the new Batman movie franchise.

I love comics, but I don't see it in those pics.

 

I just can't imagine ever being scared of Johnny Depp.

 

Tim Roth? THAT'S The Joker.

I've suggested Roth before as well. There are MANY good choices for the role.

[Guest El Satanico]

I wouldn't complain if Depp played Joker, but I'm unsure if he could pull off complete psycho in a convincing manner. Of course, he has never done it, but he just doesn't seem the type.

 

I'm sure he could pull off a Jackesque Joker, but I'd like to see a more psychotic portrayal.

[Anakin Flair 0]

He's too young, and I don't know if he can play an eccentric enough character.

Did ya even SEE Pirates of the Carribean?

 

Are you saying that WASN'T eccentric?

 

I have faith that Depp can pull this off. It's just that too bad that he looks like Michael Jackson in that pic.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

He's too young, and I don't know if he can play an eccentric enough character.

Did ya even SEE Pirates of the Carribean?

 

Are you saying that WASN'T eccentric?

 

I have faith that Depp can pull this off. It's just that too bad that he looks like Michael Jackson in that pic.

He did a Keith Richards impression.

 

For all the people hanging off his nutsack, I'd say he's not nearly as talented as the matinee idols who came before him. I'd rank him below:

 

- Sean Connery

- Cary Grant

- Tyrone Power

- Errol Flynn

- Ray Milland (Lost Weekend and Dial M are classics, folks)

- Basil Rathbone

- Humphrey Bogart

 

Keep in mind none of these guys are particularly noted for their diverse range, however they've all given more truly great performances (in my opinion) than Depp. Depp strikes me as a guy trying to be like David Warner and pick "quirky" and "offbeat" roles.

[Nighthawk 0]

Who says something like that? Honestly.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

Who says something like that? Honestly.

Members of the band "Johnny Mnemonic and the Hipster Doofuses"

[Guest El Satanico]

What's the point of saying he's not better than a random list of "screen legends"? I don't see how saying such a thing would show that Depp isn't a great actor.

[Guest TheLastBoyscout]

What's the point of saying he's not better than a random list of "screen legends"? I don't see how saying such a thing would show that Depp isn't a great actor.

Because you know what all those guys have in common?

 

NONE are considered "great actors"

 

Johnny Depp IS by a lot of people

 

This is an inequity that needs to be fucking remedied.

[Yuna_Firerose 0]

If the tunnel ride from hell is in the book, they should have Manson do the song or appear during it.

Indeed, yes. If none of the above are available, any one of his songs would be perfect for the scene. 'Sweet Dreams', perhaps.

 

More pictures:

 

Now, I have faith in Depp and Burton, but this scares me completely.

 

Veruca Salt

 

Violet

 

Agustus Gloop

[Hogan Made Wrestling 0]

What's the point of saying he's not better than a random list of "screen legends"? I don't see how saying such a thing would show that Depp isn't a great actor.

Because you know what all those guys have in common?

 

NONE are considered "great actors"

 

Johnny Depp IS by a lot of people

 

This is an inequity that needs to be fucking remedied.

Cary Grant, Sean Connery, and BOGEY are not considered "great actors"?

 

And I must say I never cared for Edward Scissorhands, but I really liked Depp in The Ninth Gate and Pirates of the Carribean.

[5_moves_of_doom 0]

What's the point of saying he's not better than a random list of "screen legends"? I don't see how saying such a thing would show that Depp isn't a great actor.

Because you know what all those guys have in common?

 

NONE are considered "great actors"

 

Johnny Depp IS by a lot of people

 

This is an inequity that needs to be fucking remedied.

Cary Grant, Sean Connery, and BOGEY are not considered "great actors"?

 

And I must say I never cared for Edward Scissorhands, but I really liked Depp in The Ninth Gate and Pirates of the Carribean.

I rarely come across a top five actors list of all time that doesn't have Bogart on it. Cary Grant's considered an all-time great as well.

[The Metal Maniac 0]

Aren't the musical numbers the biggest difference between the book and the wilder film. I seem to remember hearing the book didn't have any.

 

How many books DO have musical numbers in them?

 

Kinda difficult in print, no?

[Corey_Lazarus 0]

I don't think "Sweet Dreams" would work. Maybe "Dope Hat," considering the video for that IS the Tunnel Ride From Hell, only done all shock-rocky, since it is Manson, and all.

 

And who the fuck is that above Veruca? And what does Mike Teevee look like?

[Guest El Satanico]

Aren't the musical numbers the biggest difference between the book and the wilder film. I seem to remember hearing the book didn't have any.

 

How many books DO have musical numbers in them?

 

Kinda difficult in print, no?

touche

 

Perhaps that is how they will show that it's not a remake of Wilder's film.

[Guest El Satanico]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Yun...erose/oompa.jpg

 

WTF is that...

 

well it's clearly a oompa loompa...but that's just bizarre

[Yuna_Firerose 0]

 

WTF is that...

 

well it's clearly a oompa loompa...but that's just bizarre

I'm with you on that. Like...where does space Oompa Loompas fit in at? Personally, I prefer the original ones... just me, though.

 

Either way, I'll wait to pass judgement.

[Guest El Satanico]

Well with the head phones I'm thinking it's from the tv room. Of course, I don't know if the tv room is in the book.

 

Small hindu men vs. orange midgets...i'm not sure

[Nighthawk 0]

You know, I've just realized that John boy looks more like He-Man than anything else in those pictures. The hair alone does it. He-Man ruined the pageboy hair cut more than anyone ruined anything else for anyone.

[Jobber of the Week 0]

For those curious, here's more pictures:

They should have gone with Robin Williams.

 

Ye gads.

[Yuna_Firerose 0]

For those curious, here's more pictures:

They should have gone with Robin Williams.

Robin Williams as Wonka... oh that would be so fuckin' hilarious. He's zany and random enough.

 

In the one pic, did anyone notice his cane? It's made of candy! Fun, fun. [i just woke up and I'm bored...forgive me. I have an hour of time to kill before my Finding Neverland download finishes]

 

What I hate about the pics is his hair... *way* too perfect. I prefer crazy*hair Johnny meself.

[justsoyouknow 0]

I pictured Depp as Wonka having the Sleepy Hollow hair, with the pimpin' tophat. Then I saw this and was crushed. It would have been so much better with the long, crazy hair.