DVD : Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Widescreen Special Edition)

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DVD : Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Widescreen Special Edition)

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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 9780790795836
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 0790795833
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageFrenchOriginal LanguageGermanOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
MPN: WARD38934D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Running Time: 100 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 1971

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 06/21/2005

Amazon.com essential video:
Having proven itself as a favorite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There’s a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colorful carnival-like splendor of its production design to the infectious melody of the “Oompah-Loompah” songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget those diminutive Oompah-Loompah workers who recite rhyming parental warnings (”Oompah-Loompah, doopity do…”) whenever some mischievous child has disobeyed Willy Wonka’s orders to remain orderly? Oh, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves … it’s really the story of the impoverished Charlie Bucket, who, along with four other kids and their parental guests, wins a coveted golden ticket to enter the fantastic realm of Wonka’s mysterious confectionery. After the other kids have proven themselves to be irresponsible brats, it’s Charlie who impresses Wonka and wins a reward beyond his wildest dreams. But before that, the tour of Wonka’s factory provides a dazzling parade of delights, and with Gene Wilder giving a brilliant performance as the eccentric candyman, Wonka gains an edge of menace and madness that nicely counterbalances the movie’s sentimental sweetness. It’s that willingness to risk a darker tone–to show that even a wonderland like Wonka’s can be a weird and dangerous place if you’re a bad kid–that makes this an enduring family classic. –Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Loved it!
My favorite part was the end! It has some very interesting and fun scenes!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Overdue review by an impartial viewer
Having seen both versions several times I have to say I like both. Yes there are stark differences in the main character Willy Wonka and there were some other minor differences in the characters of the children and their parents. Actually, there are a great many differences between Tim Burton’s version and the original Mel Stuart version. Mel Stuart’s version was more like a musical, highlighted with several musical interludes presented by Gene Wilder and his portrayal of Willie Wonka and one other … Read More

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Candy is Dandy for you.
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is the greatest non-disney film ever done. Its magic from A to Z. The movie should have been filmed in the 70 mm. Cinerama process for better effects, scenery and color.

Finally a film with morals for children and standards for adults.

(Sadly lacking in most movies today)

Buy it-

See it-

eat chocolate and enjoy who You are!

garys movies

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Definately the classic telling
and the best version for my six year old and four year old sons! We love watching this movie. Gene Wilder IS willy wonka!

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - One Sick puppy…
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of those movies thats just so twisted its not even funny. The first time I saw this movie, I was about four and it scared the crap out of me. I remember the sadistic, demented Willy Wonka played by Gene Wilder (Who is probably the best thing this movie has as a fan of his other movies.)and the hellish Oompa Lompas with their little songs. Let’s not forget that tunnel w/ the snakes and chickens, I had nightmares for months. Was it wrong that I felt sorry … Read More