Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

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Over twenty-five years after this merry movie charmed audiences with a colourful mix of song, humour and life lessons, the Candy Man still wields magic, especially now in a vibrant new print. From the classic Roald Dahl story comes a lip-smacking delight with jolly tunes, among them The Candy Man and Pure Imagination.

With a golden ticket young Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) wins a tour of the factory of wily mogul Wonka (Gene Wilder) and run by his Oompa-Loompa crew. There Charlie, his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson) and others discover a kind heart is a finer possession than a sweet tooth. Don’t let the tour leave without you!

Cast: Gene Wilder, Roy Kinnear, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Leonard Stone, Denise Nickerson, Dodo Denney, Paris Themmen

Director: Mel Stuart

Running Time:  96 mins

Rating:  (G) Suitable for general audiences

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  • Shaeb

    This is a fantastic movie for people of all ages. Bright, colourful,
    loads of lollies and fun singing for the littlies and dry humour thrown
    in for the adults. A great movie that will keep you glued to it till
    the very end. A lot more child-friendly than the newer movie.

  • Avikash

    I love all versions of this movie. My sons just love it and we have the DVD copy. It can be watched again and again.

  • Kerryb

    All of our family love this movie.

    Okey – the little Oompa Loopmas aren’t exactly PC, but the kids love them nonetheless.

    I like the morals in this story – if you are rude, are a glutton, or watch too much tv – you will meet a nasty end!

    Little Charlie is kind and honest and he triumphs in the end!

    My
    kids often say things like “Don’t be like Violet Beauregarde, or Mike
    TV!” …and what about Augustus Gloop – what a brilliant name!

    This is definitely an all time family movie.

    I would say, however, that little 4 or 5 years olds can get a bit scared in places.

  • Newlynn

    Itotally love this film!!! The characters, especially Willy Wonka, who
    is THE Willy Wonka, who could never be topped EVER the music, the
    setting, the songs, and especially the Oompa-Loompa’s! Everything in
    this film is so wonderfully done and everyone who hasn’t seen it yet,
    needs to as soon as possible

  • Brooks

    This is one of those movies that will be around forever!!

    Slightly twisted and warped – but in a child firendly way :)

  • Kobe

    This movie has to be a favourite for all. I think I have seen this
    movie near 20 times (addict). It’s just so bright and cheerful, and the
    oompa-loompas are sooo cute!. Not only do the kids love it, but many
    adults too, hehe. I like the up-dated version with Johnny Depp, but
    this one, I feel is a lot more family friendly. Johnny Depp looked a
    little bit scary in the new version. A definite must see if you haven’t
    allready!

  • Mrsjimmy

    One of those movies you can never get sick of watching. Great for kids.

  • Carolina

    I remember reading the book as a child. mmmm I love chocolate. When the
    dvd was released I had to buy it for my kids. I loved the ending where
    the boy had to choose between his family and the chocolate factory.
    Great movie

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