Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Dustin D — 14 Jan 2015

A quality portrayal of Dahl's book. Wonka's world comes alive.

This review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was written by Dustin D on 14 Jan 2015.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has generally received very positive reviews.

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