Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Matt K — 07 Oct 2013

I'd definitely want to visit the chocolate factory, if it was real!

This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Matt K on 07 Oct 2013.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.

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