Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Shane H — 30 Nov 2013

At moments this movie is enjoyable but the rest of it is very dull.

This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Shane H on 30 Nov 2013.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.

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