big weekend

It's the weekend I've been waiting for... Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened and the new Harry Potter book is out!

I saw the movie at midnight on Thursday. Can I just say, "Fabulous." Johnny Depp and Tim Burton never fail to make a great picture. Being a fan of the book, I loved it's twisted nature. But, I have a few reservations. I see why they would have put a back-story in for Willy Wonka, but I don't think it was completely necessary. I thought it explained Willy so much more -- a chocolatier who wasn't allowed to eat chocolate and never really having a childhood now obsessed with chocolate and not knowing how to relate to children. Got it. But I really didn't like the extended ending. Rather that just take the glass elevator and get the whole family, there had to be more conflict. Um, okay. See where you were going but I would have preferred the original ending. All that said, absolutely adored it. Loved Johnny Depp's character, loved the movie and laughed a lot.

I'm only on the fourth chapter of Harry Potter, so that one will have to wait. At least I have it. :)

Last night's opening of Just So went really well. Everyone seemed to be on their game and the audience enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our lead actress sprained her ankle last night, so we're not really sure where it leaves us for tonight's show. As my friend Cheryl would say, "eep."