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
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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 |
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8/10 |
As creative as Tim Burton's new remake is, I prefer the greater warmth of this original version. Full Review |
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Great fun, with Wilder for once giving an impeccably controlled performance as the factory's bizarre owner. Full Review |
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5/5 |
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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C+ |
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 |
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4/4 |
The movie bursts with creativity, deep thought and comedy. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
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4/5 |
Probably Gene Wilder's finest, most manic hour.
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3/5 |
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5/5 |
Weird and wonderful
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A strange, semi-sweet kiddie fantasy. Full Review |
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