Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Mark A — 01 Aug 2012

Gene Wilder is the perfect Willy Wonka (unlike Johnny Depp).

This review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was written by Mark A on 01 Aug 2012.

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

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