So went to a preview of Charlie last night and its got to be said Sam Mendes has managed to combine the charm of the 70's film with the wonder and pzazz of the more recent film but without the Michael Jackson overtones of Johnny Depp's Wonka.
The songs are new being a mix of melodies, disco, pop, rap etc although none have the catchiness of "pure imagination", so it's lucky that is the one song they have kept from the original film as that's the only tune you'll be humming
Visually this show is simply WOW. Ever scene feels like you're stepping into your imagination. Big, slick, witty and quirky.
Finally, a note on the casting, Nigel Planer is a revelation as grandpa joe, Douglas Hodge really is how I imagined Willy Wonka as a child and the children are amazing. Special highlights, the oompa lumpa's and the introduction to Augustus Gloop
Seriously, go get your golden ticket. http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/mobile/
And to put you in the mood: http://youtu.be/RZ-uV72pQKI
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