22. Young Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Both terrifying to look at and adorably innocent, the young Willy Wonka is one of Tim Burtons greatest characters. Unlike children in other movies, Tim Burton creates children that are actually useful. Young Willy is not only a candy crazy kid, but is also incredibly brilliant who learns the art of appreciation and acquires a thirsty palate for new and interesting flavors, which any parent would love in their own child. Even though his dentist father frowns (rather violently) upon his enthusiasm for candy, Young Willy overcomes his disappointment to become the chocolatier we know and love.
21. Martian Girl (Mars Attacks!)
Who can forget the tall, sexy martian girl who uses a stick of Winterfresh gum to survive in Earths atmosphere? The perfect decoy, Burtons martian girl is the catalyst to showing humans their own downfalls. No matter how solid your objectives are, the slightest distraction, sexual or otherwise, can lead to ultimate failure. Another lesson we can take away from this character is how silly we can look when we are trying to be someone we are not. If you are so different from who you are trying to be, a lack of research can leave you looking a little stupid.
20. The Witch (Big Fish)
A town legend, the Witch has been cast out of the society in which she was naturally a part of and has become something of a freak show for local children. She hasnt been responsible for any deaths, doesnt torture animals or cast spells, but is brandished with the title of witch because she is different and, for lack of a better word, scary. Blessed with the ability to show people their own deaths within the gray catalytic left eye she bears, the witch lives most of her life alone and in the shadows. When our young protagonist bothers to get to know the witch, he learns that she is not the terrible blemish the townsfolk have made her out to be. She is a regular woman with an incredible gift.