Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Tasha Robinson for The A.V. Club — 04 Nov 1988
For a children's film, Willy Wonka is surprisingly malevolent, which is most of its fun. But the refreshing malice and twisted whimsy only kick into high gear after 45 minutes of plodding setup and film-padding songs.
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This review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was written by Tasha Robinson and published by The A.V. Club on 04 Nov 1988.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has generally received very positive reviews.
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