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3.5/4
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 06/06/13
"OOMPA LOOMPA DOOMPADEE DAH. IF YOU'RE NOT GREEDY YOU WILL GO FAR YOU WILL LIVE IN HAPPINESS TOO." Obviously one of the most entertaining, smart and creative musical dark comedies cult film created. Charlie Bucket is a poor boy who dreams of acquiring a Golden Ticket hidden inside the Wonka Bars. There are 4 children announced as bearers of the ticket namely a hefty German kid named Augustus; Veruca Salt a demanding English girl, gum eating Violet and Mike.
Obviously has one of the catchiest soundtracks onscreen. Performances were believable and astounding especially Wilder. Despite a slow start and dated effects, the impressive set pieces and provocative screenplay compensates it. So many quotable lines: “Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.” “I had to test you, Charlie.” and “For some moments in life there are no words.” The themes of gluttony (Augustus), being spoiled/greedy (Veruca), stubbornness (Violet), obsession in watching TV (Mike), honesty/integrity (Charlie) and tests in life (Willy Wonka). Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is an enjoyable cult film not only for kids to enjoy, but for adults as well wherein repeat viewings one may discover something new.
