Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Grant S — 07 Jan 2016
Wonderful, surreal movie.
Adapted from the Roald Dahl book, with screenplay by Dahl himself. A boy, Charlie Bucket, lives in semi-poverty with his mother and four grandparents. One day, Willy Wonka, a reclusive confectionery magnate, announces that five lucky people will get to tour his chocolate factory, and receive chocolate from his company for the rest of their lives. To win the tour, you have to find a golden ticket inside your Wonka chocolate wrapper...
Sweet, wonderful, imaginative movie with some great moral themes. Good fun for all ages with some subtle yet great profundities and some quite moving moments too. Quite funny at times as well.
Good special effects, especially for 1971. The effects and sets do great credit to Dahl's imagination.
The creative plot, clever dialogue and great special effects are aided by an excellent performance by Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. Quite spellbinding in his delivery.
Good support by Peter Ostrum (as Charlie), Jack Albertson (as Grandpa Joe) and many others.
This review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was written by Grant S on 07 Jan 2016.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has generally received very positive reviews.
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