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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 27, 2013
Pros: Fun film to watch.
Cons: Nothing.
Summary: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory makes me want to eat endless amounts of candy, chocolate and other types of sweets after I watch it. After being in the chocolate factory scene for more than half the movie I start to get cravings! Charlie, the main ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2012
Pros: Some of Wonka's backstory is nice
Cons: Writing, sets, CG, production, Depp's performance, eh
Summary: This film is just a whole lot of wasted talent and little else. The book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was an OK story, I read it as a kid and remember very little about it. The film starring Gene Wilder is one of my favorite movies, despite some ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2012
Pros: Great supporting cast, songs are a blast, sticks more closely to the book.
Cons: Unnecessary subplot.
Summary: In 1971, Hollywood made a film adaptation of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl as “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. Needless to say that the film has become somewhat of a classic amongst families everywhere. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 2, 2012
Pros: Showed flashbacks of Willy Wonka's childhood.
Cons: Oompa Loompas are a bit Freaky.
Summary: My mom got this movie for my siblings and I when it came out because she thought it looked interesting, I thought it did too. We watched it one time and then we immediately sold it. Im very glad that the setting of the story was still set in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 5, 2010
Pros: . . .
Cons: Everything.
Summary: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published by acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl in 1964. Seven short years later a film adaptation was shot by Mel Stuart renamed Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder in the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 27, 2009
Pros: An obvious adaptation other than remake!
Cons: I didn't like the Oompa Loompas!
Summary: We all know the story of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory so I shall cut to the chase and share a little about this version of the movie, without re-hashing the plot, as we all know it so well... MY ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2008
Pros: Funny, great special effects
Cons: Some of the spoiled kids are kinda annoying
Summary: I went with my brothers to see this movie when it first came out and I liked it so much it made me want to go back and watch the original (Willy Wonka). I was surprised when I watched the original, I hadn't remembered it being so annoying and the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 20, 2007
Pros: Funny, Unique, Modern
Cons: A Bit Over-done
Summary: I donˇ¦t know that it is even fair to compare the two movies. While the original is such a classic and stands as a beacon to any kid who ever wanted an ˇ§Everlasting Gobstopper,ˇ¨ the new version uses a mixture of advanced technology, and modern culture ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 11, 2007
Pros: Depp is great. Burton did some fine work as well.
Cons: If you've seen the original, you won't be impressed.
Summary: Who hasn't seen the film or read the book, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? It is safe to say that most are familiar with the story. It is the basic “poor child has his dreams come true” type story. Charlie, the impoverished boy, grows up near the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2007
Pros: Acting, Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Oompa Loompas
Cons: Primitive candy scenery/rooms
Summary: "I'd give anything in the world just to go in that amazing factory." Have you seen anyone go in or out of that factory? Certainly not, and there’s a very interesting reason for it. This film version of Roald Dahl's magical book has been taken to a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 25, 2007
Pros: A delight for the eye, good moral values, the pleasure of seeing bratty kids punished!
Cons: Depp gets a little tiresome, and his childhood flashbacks don't add much to the film.
Summary: Walt Disney stated more than once that he didn't really intend his animated features for kids but for adults. I think most "kiddie" movies (The Wizard of Oz being the textbook case) really speak to adults more than to kids, while providing enough eye ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 6, 2007
Pros: Great acting, great director, Johnny Depp
Cons: Slightly different than the original movie
Summary: I’ve seen the first version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. So when I heard a remake was going to happen, I was a bit leery about it. Then I heard Tim Burton was the director...this assured me. Why? I’m the one that keeps saying he needs to make a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2007
Pros: Christopher Lee
Cons: Just About Everything Else!
Summary: Eccentric and reclusive chocolate factory owner Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) has hidden five golden tickets inside some of his product which will allow five lucky children the chance to visit his top-secret chocolate factory. The winners include gluttonous ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 11, 2006
Pros: johhny depp
Cons: disturbing, insane, insult to the original, where'd the dentist come from?!
Summary: I am getting so tired of watching a remake that was made soley for the purpose of making money off the original title! My father bought this movie the day it was on video for my daughter without first asking me if it was OK. I would much rather have ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 1, 2006
Pros: The visuals, Freddie Highmore, Christopher Lee, the story.
Cons: THE OOMPA LOOMPAS!
Summary: Preface: This review applies to the film, and not to the quality of the DVD or VHS, nor to the extras, which I did not watch. I have never read the book, and I have not seen the earlier version, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 1, 2006
Pros: Same great story with a fun new twist. Johnny Depp is a perfect Wonka.
Cons: None
Summary: The simple tale of Charlie Bucket and Willie Wonka's chocolate factory is purely classic. It seems that Roald Dahl, the original author, wrote the story that was jerking on the pantlegs of all children's book authors. What kid wouldn't want to be told ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 25, 2006
Pros: Burton's Direction, August's Script, Look, Music, & Cast notably Depp & Highmore.
Cons: Not Up to Par with the 1971 Film Adaptation.
Summary: One of the most beloved books in children's literature, Roald Dahl's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory about a poor but sweet young boy who wins a golden ticket to see the famed chocolate factory made by its eccentric, reclusive creator Willy ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 12, 2006
Pros: Good entertainment for kids.
Cons: Overly long
Summary: The Story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a movie inspired by the children's novel by Roald Dahl. Charlie Bucket is a poor boy living in the shadow of a large chocolate factory which no-one has entered for many years. One day the owner of the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2006
Pros: This movie brings an old classic to life!
Cons: N/A
Summary: My children and I always loved the original movie of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When we saw that this one was going to be remade again we were very excited! Johnny Depp played a wonderful Willy Wonka and I think they made a great ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2006
Pros: Splendid acting, another movie from Tim Burton
Cons: Leaves you wanting more
Summary: Willy Wonka's world comes alive once more for the big movie screen with very little big names to back it up! They relied on the purity of the film, parents who loved the earlier film from the 70's that they saw as children and of course our ... read more
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