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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Based on the beloved Roald Dahl tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows young Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) and his Grandpa Joe (David Kelly) as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious factory of eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp). Aided by his diminutive Oompa Loompa workers (Deep Roy), Wonka has a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colors.
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Critics Consensus

Closer to the source material than 1971's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is for people who like their Chocolate visually appealing and dark.

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Ryan Gilbey Sight & Sound 09/28/2006
If anything cramps Depp, and the film's sense of fun, it is the weight that is placed on reconciliation between Wonka and his father. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture 05/12/2006
As the star who's framed in the center of nearly every shot he's in, Depp is a constantly surprising Willy Wonka. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 01/17/2006
Finally a worthy, excellent remake. Go to Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek 12/27/2023
3/5
While Wilder's Wonka had the pensive perfume of bittersweet chocolate, Depp's Wonka is that weird white chocolate--not really what you have in mind when you want to eat chocolate but can be an acquired taste and definitely part of the culinary craft. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast 12/12/2023
3.5/5
Credit Burton for going the practical route; it visually grounds the otherwise fantastical film. Surprisingly Depp's unhinged and frequently bizarre performance works more often than not. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 08/19/2023
... for all of the flights of fantasy, Burton never quite finds the heartbeat that warmed the original classic with Gene Wilder, partly because this Willy Wonka is so disconnected and distracted, unable to relate to anyone... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Unknow U @RT53265148 3d The perfect movie for me but some times needs to a little bit change 10/10 5/5 the best chocolate movie ever See more Khloe W. @MovieGirl657 Mar 10 I meant to give this rating See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Mar 5 One of the best movies ever! See more L J @Cracky Jan 13 I love this movie! Dark and crazy! See more Daniel D @Daniel800 Jan 9 Melhor filme da fábrica de chocolate!! See more Waffle P @WafflePancakes Dec 19 This movie is amazing. The people saying that the original was better are Restarted as heck. The original was a huge flop. It was horribly received by audiences when it was originally released the Writer of the Book absolutely despised the original. The only reason it's a "Classic" is because they played the original on repeat as Free Slop and kids grew up watching the Slop. Its nostalgia, it's not good and it's old. Not only is Tim Burton's version more accurate to the book, the visuals are amazing for a 2005 movie which still hold up. People are just hating on this movie because of nostalgia slop that was a huge failure. This movie was a success. The numbers speak for themselves See more Read all reviews
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Tim Burton

Director

Johnny Depp

Willy Wonka

Freddie Highmore

Charlie Bucket

David Kelly

Grampa Joe

Helena Bonham Carter

Mrs. Bucket

Noah Taylor

Mr. Bucket

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Synopsis Based on the beloved Roald Dahl tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows young Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) and his Grandpa Joe (David Kelly) as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious factory of eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp). Aided by his diminutive Oompa Loompa workers (Deep Roy), Wonka has a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colors.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Brad Grey, Richard D. Zanuck
Screenwriter
John August, Roald Dahl
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros., Zanuck Company, Plan B Films
Rating
PG (Quirky Situations|Action|Mild Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$206.5M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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