Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Sumanjit R — 22 Feb 2013

Although Tim Burton' 2005 box office smash stayed truer to the book and had great stars in it, this edition is by far better! The score is incredible and the acting very good. Mel Stuart who is more a TV director did a very good job with this. First timer Peter Ostrum delivered a great performance as Charlie and Grandpa Joe was good as well. With great songs and moments of great humour the film also has a dark side, scenes where Wonka appears to go crazy and the wonderful things round his factory. The cut scenes during the build up to the ticket finders around the world add a certain charm to it. THe screenplay was actually written by Roalh Doahl which some people find odd, since he wrote the book. As a motion picture it is great, as a family fun entertainment it is outstanding.

*** 3 Star.