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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780790728193
ISBN: 0790728192
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Release Date: October 01, 1996
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 11842
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 1971
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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:  - 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:  - 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
Rating: - Great movie with good lessons to learn
Great movie with great lessons to learn for kids. Gets some basic life ideals across in a fun way.
Rating: - granddaughter very happy
My granddaughter Casey was very excited to receive this as we had been looking in stores for a very long time and sure enough Amazon.com came through.Thank you.
Rating: - A magical masterpiece!
Poor boy Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) has a poor family whom he helps out as he does his everyday job after school by selling newspapers and earning money to feed and help his family. One day the famed candymaker Willy Wonka who creates the most amazing and delicious candies in the world as he reopens his factory, he sends out five golden tickets in Wonka Bars as everyone in the world searches for the tickets. Charlie wants to win that ticket so badly even though he barely buys chocolate, but ... Read More
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