Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Kirsty S — 24 Mar 2014

Good movie seen it on itunes SD cost £7.49.

This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Kirsty S on 24 Mar 2014.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.

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