From Wooden To WinceWorthy: The 40 Most CringeInducing Acting Performances Ever Captured On Film

In daring to reimagine ‘Willy Wonka,’ the film stumbled out of the gate—Gene Wilder’s iconic portrayal loomed large, casting a shadow Johnny Depp couldn’t escape. Depp’s attempt at quirkiness veered into discomfort, lacking Wilder’s magnetic charm.

A stark reminder to Tinseltown: some classics, especially Wilder’s masterpieces, are best left untouched..