The elusive magic of a dark mind  August 11, 2005 Made for the
cinema ... Johnny Depp.  Made for the cinema ... Johnny Depp.
No movie has captured the complexities of Roald Dahl's books,
but that hasn't stopped directors from trying, writes S.F. Said.
The latest is Tim Burton's phantasmagorical adaptation of
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which is sure to be this
season's must-see family film. It stars Johnny Depp as the
eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, who gives five children a
dream ticket to visit his wonderful factory. Freddie Highmore
(last seen in Finding Neverland) plays Charlie Bucket, a boy
whose unassuming goodness wins him the ultimate prize over
greedy Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, gum-chewing Violet
Beauregarde and television addict Mike Teavee.  Burton is a
longstanding fan of Dahl. He has spoken about his admiration for
the writer and his books, and believes it is Dahl's
understanding of childhood that accounts for his success.
Perhaps more important than any aspect of his wr