VHS : Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (30th Anniversary Edition)
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starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn Coledirected by: Mel Stuart
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0085391898139
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, NTSC
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Release Date: August 28, 2001
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 9516
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 1971
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Editorial Review:
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: 
Rating:  - Chocolate
When item arrived we were alittle unhappy due to it not being JOHNNY DEPP'S chocolate factory, but as we watched the movies, my daughter also enjoyed this one. So oldie but goody!!!
Rating:  - Always a crowd pleaser........
I read this in the 5th grade and was amazed at how well written the book was. I've always loved this story and love the dvd even more.
Rating: - Loved it!
My favorite part was the end! It has some very interesting and fun scenes!
Rating:  - 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: - 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!
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