Why Johnny Depp is not Michael Jackson

Now that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is in theaters, I’m surprised people are still comparing Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka to Michael Jackson. Here’s why: Although the nature of MJ’s love of children is often disturbing, there’s never been any doubt he likes having them around, for better or worse. Depp’s Wonka absolutely disdains kids, and once the movie establishes that—from the moment Wonka meets the five who get to tour his factory—Depp can wear all the lipstick and face powder he wants and still never conjure the image of MJ.