Elijah Wood hates Tim Burton’s Charlie, Chocolate Factory, claims he destroyed book
Elijah Wood hates Tim Burton’s Charlie, Chocolate Factory, claims he destroyed book. Elijah Wood began expressing his skepticism about remakes in general, noting that they often do not justify their existence.
By Megan Sauer
Elijah Wood, known for his iconic role in The Lord of the Rings, shared his view that Tim Burton ‘s film lacks the magic present in Roald Dahl ‘s original work and the 1971 film version.
He described it as an experience disturbing and devoid of the purity and beauty that characterized the book and the previous film.
Why does Elijah Wood hate Tim Burton’s movie?
At an event hosted by Screen Junkies in 2017, Wood shared his strong opinion on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory directed by Tim Burton.
The video of this statement resurfaced on social media last December, coinciding with the premiere of Wonka, a prequel focused on the character of Willy Wonka.
At the event, Wood was asked which film he would completely remove from the face of the Earth, and his response revealed a deep discontent towards Burton’s version of Roald Dahl ‘s classic story .
Elijah Wood began by expressing his skepticism about remakes in general, noting that they often do not justify their existence.
However, he admitted that there are exceptions, as long as they add something new or provide a new interpretation to the original story.
In the case of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wood was unsparing in his criticism, stating that the film achieved neither of those goals.
“The version of Willy Wonka in Tim Burton’s film is atrocious, terrifying, perverted and strange. There is nothing pure or beautiful about it.
It was a bold decision, but I think it missed the mark. Yes, it is a terribly disturbing film and unhappy,” Wood said firmly.
The actor not only limited himself to questioning the cinematic quality of the film, but also went further to claim that Burton’s adaptation “destroyed the book and destroyed the original film.”
These words reveal Wood’s deep disappointment with the way Burton’s vision affected both Roald Dahl ‘s literary work and the earlier film version.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , written by Roald Dahl, is a literary work that has captivated generations of readers with its magical charm and moral teachings.
The original story centers on young Charlie Bucket, who wins a contest to visit Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.
The original film version, titled Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Wonka, has become a timeless classic.
Tim Burton ‘s adaptation , released in 2005 and starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, took a darker, more surreal approach.
Although the film was commercially successful, reviews were divided, with many fans expressing dissatisfaction with Burton’s performance.
The reappearance of Wood’s statements has fueled debate about film adaptations of literary works and the influence of the director’s vision on the viewer’s experience.
While adaptations can offer a fresh perspective, it is also evident that fidelity to the tone and essence of the source material plays a crucial role in the success of such film ventures.
