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Summary: Timeless, Even if You Don't Like Candy
Review: A beautiful fantasy tale of mystery and wonder, of wildest dreams coming true, of adventure, with the clear moral that honesty and truth will always stand you in good stead. That, and imagination is only as real as you choose for it to be, whether an adult or a child. A beautiful, lyrical, magical film for adults and children alike. And it's fun to sing along with, too.My 3-year-old son loves this movie. He can't yet explain why, and it really doesn't matter. It's got candy, outrageous and colorful (literally) characters, fantastic sets, song and dance, and every now and then goes seriously surreal, strange, and downright creepy. Superior entertainment, with a valuable, positive, and stealthy character-developing message.
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Summary: The parents makes this movie great
Review: The movie itself is great, all of the performances are wonderful. The supporting cast each have their own funny parts (charlie's teacher, the woman with the missing husband, and the auctioner) but the parents do some of the best acting in the movie. The only one that doesn't really register is Mrs. Gloop, but each of the other parents have some of the funniest lines in the movie. Mr. Beauregarde's "Violet, you're turning violet, Violet!" and when Willy Wonka starts singing on the boat, the way Mr. Salt says "He's singing" is hilarious. My favorite parent role is Mrs. Teevee. Something about her and the way she speaks with Willy is great. Grandpa Joe is also great("If she's a lady than I'm a Vermicious kinnid"). The other truly great performance is of course Gene Wilder. Those lines that he just randomly says are great ("Where is fancy bred, in the heart or in the head?" and "If the good Lord had intended us to walk, he wouldn't have invented roller skates."), and the way that he avoids letting out his secrets ("I'm sorry, but all questions must be submitted in writing." and "I'm a bit deaf in this ear, try to speak a little louder next time."). The way he tries to stop the kids from doing bad things is great too ("Please. Stop. Come back."). The set designs are great as are the songs, everything about the movie is great. Watch it!
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Summary: willy rocks the boat (um that would be the wonkatania)!!!!!
Review: this movie is the absolute best in the world!!! gene wilder rocks and so does the rest of this phonomenal cast.
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Summary: The Only Film to Rival "Wizard of Oz" as #1 Family Movie!
Review: This brilliant children's classic has all of the "stuff" that great films are made of. The story centers around the mysterious Mr. Wonka, who own's the worlds most magnificent chocolate and candy factory. Mr. Wonka's famous candy bars are especially desirable these days, because 5 of them have a "golden ticket", the winners of which will be guests of honor and receive a tour of the choclate factory, along with wonderful prizes. -- The entire world is watching via TV and everyone follows the news of who is winning the golden tickets. Our hero, poor boy Charlie is the most deserving to win one of the tickets, and he does! The magical tour of the factory is a treat to watch. Then there are the wonderful songs, highlighted by "The Candy Man", which 2 years later became a #1 hit for Sammy Davis Jr. -- This is a gem of a family movie. Only "The Wizard of Oz" could beat this one to the top of anyone's favorites list. Kids of all ages will treasure "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" for generations yet unknown!
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Summary: Will always hold up
Review: I loved this movie as a kid and I love it even more today. Most people miss the point of the movie, thinking it has to do with morals. It has to do with using your imagination and letting go. The kids who are punished are slaves to society. Charley isn't, he gets by and he dreams. Not something too many people can understand in this uptight, "politically correct" society. I guess since it's not "in your face" or so preachy that most miss the point. Listen to the dialogue and the songs more closely and open your mind.
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Summary: Greatest Video Ever
Review: Willy Wonka is the greatest video ever! i saw it as a child and i've always love it! i watch the video at least once a week if not more! it never gets old
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Summary: A wonderful movie that will entertain everyone
Review: What a great movie this is. A movie that can entertain both young and old alike. This movie is adapted from Roald Dahls's classic book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", and it truely captures the magic and spirit of the book. From the beginning of the movie where you can see the Chocolate pouring out (a pure delight), to the end of the movie where Charlie, his grandfather, and Willy Wonka, see a birdseye view of the town, every minute of it is truely charming and captivating. The songs are a delight to sing to once you know them from "The Candy Man" to "I've got A Golden Ticket" to the famous "Oompa Doompa Doopity Doo", you cant help but sing them over and over again. The sets inside the Chocolate Factory are excellent in detail, especially the room where litterally everything is edible and made of candy. The acting is superb especially the amazing Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. This is a movie that everyone can enjoy.
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Summary: A DVD review
Review: This is my favorite children's film next to 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'. I won't review the film because enough people have. Therefore, I'll just review the DVD. The picture was very bright and clear on my TV. The picture was much better than a lot of newer movies I have on DVD. The sound was adequate, but I don't have a fancy sound system hooked up. The film I thought would make for great bonus materials such as commentary and a documentary, it has neither. Two trailers are included, the original trailer and an 25th anniversary trailer. They are both fairly the same except the newer one's image is better. Some production notes on the making are very short consisting of one page of text for things such as location, crew, screenplay etc. The cast/crew notes are also very short. I would bet since this is out-of-print they are producing a special edition version DVD of this film. It would certainly be worth it.
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Summary: why willie's wonka work wonders.
Review: excepting "sorry charlie", this is one wonderful kid's movie i can watch and not winch. Gene Wilder's mr. wonka is brillantly twisted, the bad children, disposed of in the most gleeful manner, and the factory, the candy, the boatride, the everlastinggobstopper machine, the elevator over london, the colour, the magic, the Oompa-Loompas!!! i can say say no more lest i slip into hyperblys.
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Summary: Brilliant.
Review: How could the American Film Institute leave this off of the top 100 films of all time? This film is absolutely brilliant. Sharp, witty, humorous and insightful, this is a movie that appeals to anyone and everyone. Gene Wilder's performance is eerily magnificent. The scripts and sets reward those who are scrutinous and attentive. In nearly every new scene, there is a little "hidden" joke that easily slips out of the normal viewer's sight. Watch the movie again, and pay close attention...you'll see what I'm talking about. I have seen this movie easily over hundreds of times. It is constantly in my DVD player...a great addition to anyone's movie collection. Many critics complain about this movie's oddities, but after watching it again, their comments are silenced. This movie has it all: Humor, suspense, deep and intriguing moments, lessons, advice, wit and overall entertainment. A joy to the eyes, ears, and mind.
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