Like Avatar, the only real redeeming feature of this film was the 3d animation. Tim Burton's vision was somewhat masterful, but the story was too blande to complement the grandiose nature of the cinematography. Mature audiences should understand that this is nothing more than a children's movie with impressive graphics. It is not like Shreck which catered to all audiences. There was no real character development at all. While Wonka was too immature for anyone above the age of 10, at least you felt that his character changed in some meaningful way. The fact that she developed some added element of bravery does little to distinguish this film from others like the Wizard of Oz.