Willie Wonka: Gene versus Johnny

[happygirl]

Wilder is my vote

 

[MickeySP]

2 totally different movies.

Wilder version is more kiddie and a product if it's era. The Depp version is like the book - a bit darker.

Loved both

 

[Rora]

Depp did a great job but Gene is just the best. Hands down. I love Gene. He'll always be Mr. Wonka to me!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Gene Wilder

 

[KristaTX]

This was one instance of a remake where I liked both films equally . And I like both portrayals of Willy Wonka. They are both weird .

 

[Dodie]

Gene all the way. I like Johnny Depp, but that role and movie were just CREEPY.

 

[Froggyswife]

I love both movies and both actors. I liked that the new one gave more info on Willy Wonka and the oompa loompa's. I can't say that I like one more than the other though they are equally entertaining their differences of style and content are both excellent. Johnny Depp portrayed Willy Wonka without letting any other character he has played before slip into this character. Whereas in Gene Wilder's portrayal of Willy Wonka I can see young frankenstein in the charactor. Of the two actors I would have to say that Johnny Depp's portrayal was, not so much better, as I would say unique than Gene Wilder's portrayal.

They are both the BOMB!

 

[Stitchfans]

Johnny Depp one IMO was better. Could never watch the entire one with Wilder.
Glad I never got to the boat scene.

 

[Disneyglobegirl]

Another vote for Johnny Depp - I love the remake but I never cared for the original one.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Really, Hedy? I'm the total opposite. I prefer Gene Wilder's version and find the character loveable and gentle while Johnny Depp's version of Willy Wonka creeps me out.

I agree. Gene Wilder's verison was loveable. IMO, it was hard to pull off because he was so strange and did some mean spirited things.

I also like the original version better because I liked the original Ompa Loompas. I love those guys!

 

[PenskeSth1]

I liked both movies, But the one with Gene Wilder is my favorite. I thought the second one was a bit creepy. When the dolls burn up when the enter the gates..

 

[Aimeedyan]

I liked both movies, But the one with Gene Wilder is my favorite. I thought the second one was a bit creepy. When the dolls burn up when the enter the gates..

That's my favorite part! I laugh and laugh.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I LOVE Johnny Depp..but my heart belongs to Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka. Maybe it's nostalgia, but that version of the movie was so endearing to me. He never creeped me out or scared me. Now JD, on the other hand, with his androgenous look did nothing for me. He and the new Oompalooma that they digitally reproduced over and over actually bothered me a lot. I did not see any thing Oscar worthy, maybe I have to rent it and give it another try.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Gene's the winner by a country mile!

 

[Cogswel_Cogs]

I never thought I would like someone else playing Willy Wonka. Johny Depp did a great performance and proved me wrong. However it still doesn't compare to Gene's performance.