Review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) by Jonathan B — 16 Jan 2012

Good natured movie with a nice dose of imagination.

This review of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was written by Jonathan B on 16 Jan 2012.

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

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