Quote from Mr. Pinkus

Gene Wilder is heaps better than Depp

All Johnny ever does is get into roles as an excuse to wear makeup

Quote from Ash

A remake implies that they were making the same movie again. It's not a remake if they weren't basing it on the movie. It's a separate product from the Gene Wilder film.

Saying it is a remake is like saying that Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings is a remake of the animated "The Lord of the Rings" that was made back in 1978, even though the two are rarely associated, or that The Dark Knight is a remake of the 1960's Batman TV show, because both are based on the comic books.

And it actually does make a difference. When people start thinking of the new film as a remake of the older film, people forget that both are adaptations of the same book, and so the book doesn't get the recognition it deserves. This is important because it was Roald Dahl that had all the big ideas, that crafted the story and characters, and so he needs the recognition he deserves.

Quote from Ash

Because he doesn't wear make-up anywhere but in movies, right?

Quote from Mr. Pinkus

It's more socially acceptable for men to wear makeup when their in character, like on Halloween or if they're playing a part in a movie.

It's a little awkward for men to just be walking down the street and shopping or something while wearing makeup.

Nearly half the roles he's played he's worn makeup, usually eyeliner.

Pirates, Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, etc etc.

Even in Willy Wonka he wore makeup.

Seriously. He wore so much crap just to look pale in that role it was disgusting. Too much, even.

Quote from Ash

I think you missed the sarcasm in my post.

I was saying that he wears make-up anyway, he doesn't need a movie as an excuse.

Quote from Raffeh

Johnny. The old dude wasn't even funny.

Quote from Raffeh

Johnny. The old dude wasn't even funny.

Quote from Raffeh

Johnny. The old dude wasn't even funny.