I haven't seen this film (nor do I want to), but this is a wonderful review. I love your observations about what makes Willy Wonka a great character and where this film goes astray from the get-go, trying to sanitize his nature and the story's intentionally dark subtext (have the screenwriters ever read Roald Dahl?). Such smart, pithy commentary--and I love how you provide the proof from the lyrics.
I haven't seen this film (nor do I want to), but this is a wonderful review. I love your observations about what makes Willy Wonka a great character and where this film goes astray from the get-go, trying to sanitize his nature and the story's intentionally dark subtext (have the screenwriters ever read Roald Dahl?). Such smart, pithy commentary--and I love how you provide the proof from the lyrics.
Reading your review is more entertaining than the movie was to watch.