A poor little boy wins a ticket to visit the inside of a mysterious and magical chocolate factory. When he experiences the wonders inside the factory, the boy discovers that the entire visit is a test of his character. Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: FAMILY Rating: G Age: 883929057443 UPC: 883929057443 Manufacturer No: 1000089195
Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to the screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl's classic book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production design that constantly dazzles the eye, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy's incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart. And you'll rediscover the timeless magic of a delicious family classic.
Having proven itself as a favorite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There's a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colorful carnival-like splendor of its production design to the infectious melody of the "Oompah-Loompah" songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget those diminutive Oompah-Loompah workers who recite rhyming parental warnings ("Oompah-Loompah, doopity do...") whenever some mischievous child has disobeyed Willy Wonka's orders to remain orderly? Oh, but we're getting ahead of ourselves ... it's really the story of the impoverished Charlie Bucket, who, along with four other kids and their parental guests, wins a coveted golden ticket to enter the fantastic realm of Wonka's mysterious confectionery. After the other kids have proven themselves to be irresponsible brats, it's Charlie who impresses Wonka and wins a reward beyond his wildest dreams. But before that, the tour of Wonka's factory provides a dazzling parade of delights, and with Gene Wilder giving a brilliant performance as the eccentric candyman, Wonka gains an edge of menace and madness that nicely counterbalances the movie's sentimental sweetness. It's that willingness to risk a darker tone--to show that even a wonderland like Wonka's can be a weird and dangerous place if you're a bad kid--that makes this an enduring family classic. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Irritating.:
This movie is about a third generation loser that defies odds to inherit a factory downtown and become a chocolatier. Charlie as he is called, is flanked by the opportunistic Gandpa Joe who has spent twenty years in bed before literally leaping at an opportunity to tour the factory of a local recluse candy manufacturer (Willy Wonka) with his grandson. Willy Wonka concocts as series of sadistic tests to weed through the list of invited children before finally choosing Charlie. In the end Charlie must choose... more info
Propaganda:
This movie is about a third generation loser that defies odds to inherit a factory downtown and become a chocolatier. Charlie as he is called, is flanked by the opportunistic Gandpa Joe who has spent twenty years in bed before literally leaping at an opportunity to tour the factory of a local recluse candy manufacturer (Willy Wonka) with his grandson. Willy Wonka concocts as series of sadistic tests to weed through the list of invited children before finally choosing Charlie. In the end Charlie must choose... more info
Terrific!:
Much better than the remake. The Blu-ray version is clear, crisp and colorful. A perfect gift for any age!
A Sweet Treat:
A classic children's movie - it is smart, funny, and delicious! (Way better than the remake.)
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