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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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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... 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 hidden amongst thousands of Wonka chocolate bars. What have Charlie and the other four kids won? A tour through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, led by the loveable, eccentric, but often mean-spirited Wonka (Gene Wilder) himself. The factory itself is like a fantasy world: crazy color schemes, wild inventions, secret rooms, busy oompa-loompas, and lots and lots of delectable sweets. But Wonka has a hidden agenda, and during the tour he tests each child's character and honesty. Based on Roald Dahl's children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." [More]

Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner

Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner, Ursula Reit, Denise Nickerson, Leonard Stone, Julie Dawn Cole

Director: Mel Stuart

Director: Mel Stuart
Screenwriter: Roald Dahl, David Seltzer
Producer: David L. Wolper, Stan Margulies
Composer: Walter Scharf

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Sep 30, 1997

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A timeless family film that will continue to endure as long as people love chocolate.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment 1 Comment
10/30/01
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Apollo Guide

No review available.

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05/11/05
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Apollo Guide

The movie bursts with creativity, deep thought and comedy.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
07/01/05
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

No review available.

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01/29/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
N/R

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Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
03/10/03
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

No review available.

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12/18/03
Brian J. Arthurs
Brian J. Arthurs
Beach Reporter (Southern California)

Just a frolicking Wonka visionary schnozberry flavored delight!

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09/22/03
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Blunt Review

A strange, semi-sweet kiddie fantasy.

Full Review Source: Boulder Weekly | comment 2 Comments
06/18/04
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

Ainda que um ou outro número musical comprometa o ritmo, o clima de fantasia e a atuação calorosa de Wilder conquistam o espectador.

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07/20/05
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

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.

Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
07/16/05
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

The zany factory's imaginative gimmicks, and that vivid color scheme, will keep even the youngest kids alert.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

As creative as Tim Burton's new remake is, I prefer the greater warmth of this original version.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
10/14/06
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

No review available.

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06/12/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

It's all wonderfully colorful and imaginative, and filled with a multitude of references and jokes that will be understood only by adults.

Full Review Source: ESplatter | comment Comment
07/22/08
Steve Biodrowski
Steve Biodrowski
ESplatter

No review available.

comment Comment
07/17/05
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Brings joy to adult and child alike.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
08/30/01
Joshua Tyler
Joshua Tyler
Filmcritic.com

If "creepy" can be an asset, then this is the best kind of creepy you'll ever find.

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01/17/03
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

The original feel good film from 1971, is back in a special new DVD edition for its thirtieth anniversary with some great special features.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
09/02/01
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

No review available.

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11/07/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Weird and wonderful

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07/23/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
 
 
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