Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) by Sarah G — 26 Feb 2017

Neither Here nor There. Less appealing than the original, though the squirrels were good.

This review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was written by Sarah G on 26 Feb 2017.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has generally received positive reviews.

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