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Summary: One of My Favorite Movies
Review: I pre-ordered this DVD about 2 weeks before it was released, and I never pre-order stuff. I've always loved this movie. My only complaint is that it is full-screen instead of letterbox.When I ordered this DVD, I ran out and told all my friends that this great movie was being re-released... and I've had nothing but harassment ever since. "What on earth is an almost 21 year old with no kids doing buying Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?". Well, besides the fact that this movie is a classic, and I am a film nut, but this film also has appeal for adults. There are several elements that a 6 year old just would not understand. So if you haven't seen this film after the age of 16 or so, don't tell me that I'm a nutcase until you've watched it again.
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Summary: A film that is or almost 30 years old.
Review: I first heard of this happening was on Saturday night when Ebert showed parts of this movie on the video part of show if he or Roeper does it. I watched it on tv on Sunday night, and though I have to admit I was not born yet when this movie was made. I was born about 12 years after it made it's debut. If you buy or rent this on dvd, you'll get
Audio Commentary with the all the Wonka kids
All-new "Making Of" Documentary Featuring interviews and the Wonka Kids
Wonka Sing-along songs Oringal Theatrical Feaurette Still Gallery As the movie opens a brunch of kids leave school for the day and head into a candy shop where the worker sings to them Candy Man (No not the Roy Orbison sang it with diffrent words). And a poor boy named Charlie Bucket (newcomer Peter Ostrum) is watching them. Charlie doesn't have a father either he died or his parents are divocred. And has to eat cabbage water for dinner. And his grandparents are all in the same bed because I guess that they can't walk. This is a great dvd. And people who like this movie should have this in thier dvd or video collection. You people should talk if you think my reviews are not helpful.
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Summary: Wonka Rules!!!!!!!!!
Review: just got the dvd and let me tell you,its great!!!!
I love all the special features especialy the commentary from the cast!!!!the sound is spectacular and the picture quality is the best I have ever seen!
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Summary: The type of movie our children should be watching!
Review: Remember the chill of wonder and bewilderment you felt watching the mysterious oompaloompas? I adored this movie as a child and enjoy it even still as an adult! This is the type of movie our young ones should be watching today, a movie that teaches values and morals while dazzling the younger mind with wonder and imagination....... Unfortunately most of the movies kids watch these days are simply 90 minute commercials to promote toys that are sold based on the movie. It's all about how much money can be made, right? Willy Wonka is a gem, to be treasured by kids and adults! I agree that it would be worth it to wait for the widescreen format to be available. My DVD is actually one of the original releases that was part of the mistaken release by WB. I bought it off ... for $... and would have paid twice that at the time, when WB hadn't announced the anniversary release. I will definitely purchase the widescreen version in November!
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Summary: Willy Wonka is still a favorite
Review: I enjoyed this movie when I was a kid and it was great to watch it with my 8 year old son and see the amazment in his eyes as well. This is a terrific family movie.
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Summary: Willy Wonka is SO good!
Review: Willy Wonka is one of my favorite movies of all time. I loved the book, I loved the movie when I was little, and I still love it. It has so many parts that a little kid could never understand. Gene Wilder is brilliant as Willy Wonka, creating a Wonka who is very intelligent, slightly insane, and somewhat scary at times. All in all, it is a clever combination of satire and Roald Dahl's story which is enjoyable for everyone.
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Summary: The best movie John Waters never made..
Review: A dark look at the greed of children and a turn for the underdog, Willy Wonka was THE movie of my childhood years. It's got it all - the single mom, forced to care for her son and her aging, bed-ridden parents; the child who dreams of the impossible exit from poverty; the obnoxious brats who are one-by-one undone by virtue of their fatal character flaws; the triumphant rise of good over bad. While starting out a dreary film of life in the projects, the movie magically comes to live in full technicolor when we enter the magical land of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. This film deals with so many fantasies of young children (neverending supply of candy, good fortune, winning it all by "being good" etc) that it's almost too over-the-top. But either way, a great film and one that kids today still enjoy. Downside - No widescreen format for the hardcore movie purist.
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Summary: Magical Movie!!!
Review: I really Recommend this movie its way beyond great its: Magical. I saw this movie at the age of 11 years and since then ive been a wonka fan!. Only problem the dvd version is only full screen but it dosent matter i loved it anyway. So if you are a wonka fan dont hesitate buying this movie you wont regret it.
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Summary: Excellent Movie! Dreams Can Come True!!
Review: I have read the book and the movie is a very good depiction of the book. I have read some reviews saying the book is better, the movie is not based on the book, blah blah blah. The movie is a fine representation of the book and is a jewel of a movie. The movie is often bizarre, often outrageous, and always fun. The things that make the movie timeless are the movie sets (which are not spectacular by themselves but make you use your imagination), the songs, and Gene Wilder. Wilder as Wonka is one of the best actor / character matches ever. His often subtle acting in scenes is classic - and is only matched by his over the top acting in others (ie. the boat ride). In short - this is a fantastic film that is 100% fun. If it doesn't make total sense to some, and if it is a bit dark to others, so be it. The film is creative, unique, and still very fresh and alive.
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Summary: There's no earthly way of knowing...
Review: They just don't make movies this bizarre for kids (or anyone else) anymore. It manages to be cute and scary at the same time; charming and yet condemnatory. And Gene Wilder is tops. I think this film is probably appreciated today because it posesses qualities rarely found in pop culture anymore. It presents unapologetic black comedy, yet it honestly believes in its good parts. It skewers the upper and middle social classes (when was the last time a movie depicted wealth or television as a bad thing?). And, most of all, it presents a moral without candy coating it, or making you feel that it was put there just to win favor with consevative groups. People seem to get all hung up about how grim this movie is. Funny thing is, from what's showing in theaters nowadays, they're obviously willing to accept far grosser or more violent content in the name of comedy or cheap thrills, but when you do it to make a point, they get all uptight. Hate to say it, but I think another possible reason for this movie's continued popularity is that it appeals to some people's sadistic side (just look at which parts of the story they chose to depict on the cover of the latest release).
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