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Film Appreciation Hum 8 » Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005)
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005)
Commentary on the Seven Deadly Sins |
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DIRECTOR: Tim Burton
(WGA)
Roald Dahl (book)
John August (screenplay)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory Each of the children pose as an allegory for the various vices found within the personalities of children in those days. Charlie is clearly outlined as the ideal child, humble, kind, and "unspoiled." The four other children seem to represent four of the seven deadly sins (Augustus to Gluttony, Violet to Pride, Veruca to Greed, and Mike to Wrath), Charlie could also arguably be said to represent Envy. Seven Deadly Sins: Greed Gluttony Envy Sloth Pride Lust Wrath Tim Burton trademarks: Often does the beginning credits sequence with the camera going through something (Batman (1989), Beetle Juice (1988), _Edward Scissorhands (1992)_ , or following something (Batman Returns (1992), Mars Attacks! (1996), Sleepy Hollow (1999)). His films often have a Gothic feel to them, often including Christmas and/or Halloween scenes. Uses monochromatic sequences and film noir in surrealist tones. Color highlights add to dreariness. Plot often focuses around a misunderstood outcast. Frequently uses composer Danny Elfman. Frequently casts Jeffrey Jones, Paul Reubens, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter. He often likes to open his films with a quiet night time snowfall. Many of his films feature townspeople who misunderstand and/or distrust the lead character Often shows scarecrows in his movies. His movies always opens with a personal version of the studio's logo Usually includes fantasy elements in his films. Often looks into the main character's past through a series of flashbacks (i.e. Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
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