Which Wonka?

auto · 07-20-05, 03:11 PM

So, now that many of us have seen the film, which version of Willy Wonka do you prefer?

animalmystic · 07-20-05, 03:13 PM

OG Wilder>Depp

Goldberg74 · 07-20-05, 04:46 PM

Rogue588 · 07-20-05, 08:50 PM

Johnny who?

Matthew Chmiel · 07-20-05, 09:09 PM

It's all about the Wilder.

Cornelius1047 · 07-20-05, 09:31 PM

I really love Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, but my vote goes to Johnny Depp. In my opinion, he can do no wrong as an actor.

Well... we'll just forget all about The Astronaut's Wife.

K

Cameron · 07-21-05, 01:04 AM

Wilder and shame on you 14 who voted otherwise

for shame

freshticles · 07-21-05, 02:28 AM

Depp...because he was 'acting' or 'playing a character'...wilder was just gene wilder in that movie...and I'm sorry, but being a person who actually likes to read the the books movies are based on, that definitely does not mean gene wilder IS willy wonka...

PopcornTreeCt · 07-21-05, 02:58 AM

Both played very different characters. Moreso than the numerous Batman incarnations we've had. While Johnny Depp is always good I would've preferred a more sarcastic cynical Wonka like Wilder played.

Giles · 07-21-05, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

Both played very different characters. Moreso than the numerous Batman incarnations we've had. While Johnny Depp is always good I would've preferred a more sarcastic cynical Wonka like Wilder played.

but Johnny Depps wardrobe was so much more "hip" than Wilder's - those boots at the end, you go girl!

ShagMan · 07-21-05, 10:28 AM

I voted for the Gene Wilder version.

Giles · 07-21-05, 10:40 AM

Wilder may have been a better Wonka, but the overall film IMO is no where as good as the new 2005 version.

Rogue588 · 07-21-05, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshticles

Depp...because he was 'acting' or 'playing a character'...wilder was just gene wilder in that movie...and I'm sorry, but being a person who actually likes to read the the books movies are based on, that definitely does not mean gene wilder IS willy wonka...

Yeah, if only Gene had stuck with the fake teeth, the slightly higher pitched voice and "acted" more effeminate.

Hindsight 20/20 and all..

Shannon Nutt · 07-21-05, 12:40 PM

This is a no-brainer...Depp may be the better actor, but Wilder embodied that character...it's the one he'll probably be most remembered for in his career.

movielib · 07-21-05, 07:34 PM

Saw the new one last Sunday and watched the old one for the umpteenth time last night. While the new one is very good it lacks some of both the charm and biting edge of the original.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - ****/****
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - ***½/****

Gene Wilder - ****/****
Johnny Depp - ***½/****

mookyman · 07-21-05, 07:37 PM

Gene Wilder, and that says a lot because I liked Johnny Depp before the kids were into Johnny Depp. But Gene Wilder is the author of my style.

mllefoo · 07-21-05, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornelius1047

I really love Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, but my vote goes to Johnny Depp. In my opinion, he can do no wrong as an actor.

Well... we'll just forget all about The Astronaut's Wife.

K

Oh please. He's the only interesting thing about that cineschlock fest.

I have yet to see the new movie, but since I'd do Johnny Depp in a heartbeat, I'll pick his Willy Wonka over Gene Wilder.

Besides, as cuddly as Wilder was at the time, I never could stand the singing.

onebyone · 07-21-05, 08:52 PM

I went with Johnny Depp's Wonka, but I have much love for them both.

Rogue588 · 07-22-05, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mllefoo

I have yet to see the new movie, but since I'd do Johnny Depp in a heartbeat, I'll pick his Willy Wonka over Gene Wilder.

Wow. Which head are you thinking with...?

Oh wait...

Cornelius1047 · 07-22-05, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mllefoo

Oh please. He's the only interesting thing about that cineschlock fest.

I'd also submit Secret Window as well. I'd agree that the only reason I own and would watch both is because of his presence. He's always a treat to watch, even in dreck like that.

K

NavinJohnson · 07-22-05, 06:15 AM

Just caught the new one today. I liked it, but still enjoyed Wonka more (Wilder quoting poetry and all).

mllefoo · 07-22-05, 10:37 AM

Has anyone ever noticed that in every movie Gene Wilder is in, he goes on some sort of monologue rampage where he starts off speaking sing-song dialogue in a halfway normal voice, and eventually winds up screaming his lines? He's kind of like a Dalek reciting Vogon Poetry.

DRG · 07-22-05, 03:36 PM

Never cared for Wilder's performance. Too "Mary Poppins" for me.

auto · 07-25-05, 12:32 PM

Looks like a landslide for Wilder.

darkhawk · 07-25-05, 01:48 PM

Gene's a better Wonka but Charlie &TCF was better

View Poll Results: Which Wonka do you prefer?
Gene Wilder's Wonka	111	70.25%
Johnny Depp's Wonka	43	27.22%
They both sucked!	4	2.53%
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Cornelius1047 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 2,539	I really love Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, but my vote goes to Johnny Depp. In my opinion, he can do no wrong as an actor. Well... we'll just forget all about The Astronaut's Wife. K __________________ My Addiction Like deciphering cosmic wounds Music For The Morning Before...

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freshticles DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,171	Depp...because he was 'acting' or 'playing a character'...wilder was just gene wilder in that movie...and I'm sorry, but being a person who actually likes to read the the books movies are based on, that definitely does not mean gene wilder IS willy wonka...

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PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 15,760	Both played very different characters. Moreso than the numerous Batman incarnations we've had. While Johnny Depp is always good I would've preferred a more sarcastic cynical Wonka like Wilder played. __________________

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Giles DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 25,136	Wilder may have been a better Wonka, but the overall film IMO is no where as good as the new 2005 version.

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Shannon Nutt DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,865	This is a no-brainer...Depp may be the better actor, but Wilder embodied that character...it's the one he'll probably be most remembered for in his career.

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movielib DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Madison, WI ("77 square miles surrounded by reality") Posts: 23,699	Saw the new one last Sunday and watched the old one for the umpteenth time last night. While the new one is very good it lacks some of both the charm and biting edge of the original. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - **/ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - ½/* Gene Wilder - / Johnny Depp - ½/*** __________________ "For the researchers, grant dollars and reputations are on the line. For reporters, global warming offers the thrill of covering The Biggest Story Ever Told, an appeal I could not resist. For politicians, it has offered an endless opportunity for grandstanding and power grabs. Convinced they are saving the earth—what could be more rewarding or important?—all three groups helped each other lose their minds" - Ex-alarmist journalist A. Kam Napier

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DRG DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: ND Posts: 9,769	Never cared for Wilder's performance. Too "Mary Poppins" for me.

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darkhawk DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,890	Gene's a better Wonka but Charlie &TCF was better