I think Charlie and The Chocolate Factory was very tongue in cheek and a lot darker than the origial because of Tim Burton being the director. It was never going to be better than the origial because that is a classic but it was funny
Slinky you might be on your own for Herbie I hate that stupid damn car! I hated it when Dad used to make us sit through the films .............. but I could change my mind if Herbie gets a make-over and ends up an Audi TT
The one I'm looking forward to is Dukes of Hazard due out next week I think