ofpheritup Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jul 23 2005, 07:44 AM']... But so have other actors. So what? [right][snapback]655597[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Ah AMERICA the country where i get to choose how and where I spend my money. So nice.
p0lar_bear Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was absolutely wonderful!! Johnny Depp played Willy Wonka as fabulously creepy. Classic Tim Burton and all around delightful.
Sirklawd Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 The movie is great, from what ive heard it follows the book EXACTLY. whats even better is that the movie holds no punches about what it thinks is right and wrong. just the oompa-loompas yelling at the spoiled brat's dad "YOU MADE HER THIS WAY!!" lol i love it. finally kids can see a movie and learn GOOD values - if not in a pseudo-creepy way. give them just enough fear/creep and itll reinforce the lesson better. ie: there IS consequence for doing bad things/being selfish. as for ofpheritup: what you seem to be saying is that you wont support jonny depp for his views on the country and the war, wherein the pope had the same views. so, one can only assume that you arnt going to see any movies that the pope stars in..
jgirl Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 I LOVED this movie. It was soooo funny and it had a great message. I hate the original one, but this one was good!
Guest Eremite Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Opposing the United States is not un-American. In fact, it's supremely American. [quote]That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. --Declaration of Independence[/quote] Or, to recall Chesterton, "My country wrong or right, is like saying my mother, drunk or sober." Patriotism and Americanism are distinct concepts. Americanism is defined by American ideals. According to those ideals, Depp is just fine. Patriotism, on the other hand, is judged by a standard of virtue. Depp may be authentically American without being Patriotic. Boycott away, though. I don't think I'll be seeing it either. Depp is no Gene Wilder. Sorry. :
Carnanc Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 It is a good story, but with that creepy Wonka, I don't think i'm going to be able to bring myself to see it. Loved the original though.
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