"Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" is a strange little world that has some great lessons. You can see what you don't want your kids to ever be like, and the character of Charlie Bucket shines beautifully amidst the defective personalities of the other children. I like to use it to show my children how bad certain tendencies really look when a child does them...so they can choose better behavior. Too, it makes you just feel good that this poor, child, living in an oppressive situation, has such a noble character and that it is rewarded in the end. Don't we all want to know that living the right way will be rewarded? As a Christian, I know that awaits me in heaven, but I also enjoy the added benefit of feeling the blessing of a clear conscience - knowing I have done no wrong or harm. Charlie has a moment like that, where he does the right thing - not to be rewarded, but still he is rewarded with more than he ever dreamed possible. Some strange stuff in the story but it is nonetheless a really beautiful tale.Read full review
Along with The Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory hails as one of the greatest children's movies ever made. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a cult favorite then Oz but needless to say it's images are also universally known. The brats, Veruca, Mike Tee- Vee, Violet and Augustus helps some of the seven deadly sins come to life. The Oompa Loompas are iconic and creepy. The factory filled with candy where you can even eat the dishes remains mythic to this day. Gene Wilder's performance is one of the greatest of all times. His crazy hair and wild eyes help bring the mystery to life and you never quite know if he is good or bad. Alas- golden eggs, everlasting gobbstoppers, Violet your turning violet and rivers of Chocolate that must never be touch by human hands, the movie wavers from comedy to fantasy to drama and then back to comedy in on full swoop. Like Willy says "The oranges taste like oranges, the lemons taste like lemons, the snozzberries taste like snozzberries."Read full review
I bought this original version as my 9 yr old niece showed interest in watching it. It did not disappoint ! Fabulous movie..... Wonderful Songs.... 🍬🍭🍫
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Finally got both versions of this wonderful movie this one with gene wilder and it’s reboot with johnny depp, i love both styles and takes on this classic
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the story was very entertaining and interesting. The acting was very good, especially for Willy Wonka and Charlie.
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