It's all wonderfully colorful and imaginative, and filled with a multitude of references and jokes that will be understood only by adults.
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07/22/08
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:26
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: A wry and amusing musical about a world famous candymaker who hides five golden tickets in candy bars for five lucky children. Young, good-natured Charlie (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the tickets... [More]
Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner
Director: Mel Stuart
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Reviews for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
A timeless family film that will continue to endure as long as people love chocolate.
10/30/01
A strange, semi-sweet kiddie fantasy.
06/18/04
Aspires to the whimsy and fantasy of The Wizard of Oz but doesn't really capture the magic… more a fond tribute to 'pure imagination' than a triumph of it.
07/16/05
The zany factory's imaginative gimmicks, and that vivid color scheme, will keep even the youngest kids alert.
01/01/00
As creative as Tim Burton's new remake is, I prefer the greater warmth of this original version.
10/14/06
The original feel good film from 1971, is back in a special new DVD edition for its thirtieth anniversary with some great special features.
09/02/01
Brings joy to adult and child alike.
08/30/01
The movie bursts with creativity, deep thought and comedy.
07/01/05
Great fun, with Wilder for once giving an impeccably controlled performance as the factory's bizarre owner.
01/26/06
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05/10/05
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08/14/08
Top CriticJust a frolicking Wonka visionary schnozberry flavored delight!
09/22/03
It has a huge following, though I've never understood why.
07/21/03
Weird and wonderful
07/23/04
If "creepy" can be an asset, then this is the best kind of creepy you'll ever find.
01/17/03
Ainda que um ou outro número musical comprometa o ritmo, o clima de fantasia e a atuação calorosa de Wilder conquistam o espectador.
07/20/05
Probably Gene Wilder's finest, most manic hour.
02/04/05
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