Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Overview
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Reviews (5)
JPV852 (Rated: 8)
Hadn't seen this one in many years, maybe last time was back in high school 20+ years ago. Delightful musical-comedy featuring the great Gene Wilder and deadpan, sarcastic humor that I immensely loved. Also the production design was excellent and musical numbers, including the catchy Oompa songs wer...
GenerationofSwine (Rated: 10)
Yeah, it's a lot better than the Johnny Depp version isn't it? Probably because this one is fun and entertaining and the Depp one was was a Tim Burton film and felt kind of pretentious didn't it?
Clearly this version doesn't look as visually pleasing, but it makes up for that in earnest heart, a ...
Filipe Manuel Neto (Rated: 8)
Much better than the 2005 film, but I still think it would be more interesting as an animated film.
When I saw the 2005 film, starring Johnny Depp, I was not satisfied at all: the film seemed more effective as an animation than as a conventional CGI loaded film. However, I was unfamiliar with...
CinemaSerf (Rated: 7)
"Charlie" lives in one room with his mother and four grandparents all sharing the same bed and sustained on a diet of cabbage soup! Then the eponymous chocolatier announces a chance of a lifetime. In only five of the tens of millions of bars of chocolate they produce, there will be hidden a golden t...
tmdb51616167 (Rated: 8)
This film is truly a magical and inspiring masterpiece. The music, though not dominating, complements the storyline beautifully, adding to the overall charm of the movie. The writing and creativity behind the themes are exceptional, captivating viewers with their inventiveness and originality.
Th...
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