Featured Audience Ratings

• Samuel R

  
  A true classic. With highly iconic songs such as 'Oompa Loompa' and iconic events like the nighmare tunnel that are still remembered today. Because of these, there is almost no reason to forget this film. Like Peter Sellers with 'Dr Strangelove', like Anthony… More
  A true classic. With highly iconic songs such as 'Oompa Loompa' and iconic events like the nighmare tunnel that are still remembered today. Because of these, there is almost no reason to forget this film. Like Peter Sellers with 'Dr Strangelove', like Anthony Hopkins for 'Silence of the Lambs', Gene Wilder was destined for the role of Willy Wonka. As a result, Wilder gave something truely special for all viewers. The 2005 remake has nothing that tops this classic. Its a shame that some prefer the 2005 remake and instantly say this is poor, without even seeing it. I guess it's those who are missing out on a real treat.

• Greg S

  
  An eccentric chocolatier lures children into his hallucinogenic candy factory, where he arranges for them to meet gruesome, ironic deaths. Early torture porn, in a crunchy candy shell, with great tunes sung by the orange-faced dwarf refugee race Wonka has enslaved.

• Directors C

  
  It's not as magical as I remember it and although it has some plot flaws that dont really work it has an unusual unique screen presence.

• Eric A

  
  Classic, watching this makes me feel nostalgic because it reminds me of being a kid.

• Adam K

  
  Although Tim Burton' 2005 box office smash stayed truer to the book and had great stars in it, this edition is by far better! The score is incredible and the acting very good. Mel Stuart who is more a TV director did a very good job with this. First timer Peter Ostrum delivered a… More
  Although Tim Burton' 2005 box office smash stayed truer to the book and had great stars in it, this edition is by far better! The score is incredible and the acting very good. Mel Stuart who is more a TV director did a very good job with this. First timer Peter Ostrum delivered a great performance as Charlie and Grandpa Joe was good as well. With great songs and moments of great humour the film also has a dark side, scenes where Wonka appears to go crazy and the wonderful things round his factory. The cut scenes during the build up to the ticket finders around the world add a certain charm to it. THe screenplay was actually written by Roalh Doahl which some people find odd, since he wrote the book. As a motion picture it is great, as a family fun entertainment it is outstanding. *** 3 Star

• Alexander D

  
  Fantastic

• Bethany M

  
  A childhood favourite and a classic!

• Jim C

  
  A childhood classic, truly a wonderment

• Conner R

  
  How can anyone not love and adore this classic? It's a great rendition of one of the greatest children's novels of all time. Gene Wilder somehow manages to play Willy Wonka in a way that doesn't scream child predator, just completely crazy for chocolate. The excessive… More
  How can anyone not love and adore this classic? It's a great rendition of one of the greatest children's novels of all time. Gene Wilder somehow manages to play Willy Wonka in a way that doesn't scream child predator, just completely crazy for chocolate. The excessive amounts of pecks are frightening and effective at the same time. I love all the sets and it's a complete masterpiece in terms of storytelling and characterization. When it comes to mildly disturbing family movies, few compete with this.

• Jay H

  
  A true American classic, Tim Burton's 2005 remake can't hold a candle to this original.

• AJ V

  
  I loved this movie as a kid, and I still love it. The movie is both hilarious and extremely fun. Plus, the songs are catchy and cute. This is one of my favourite movies.

• Jennifer D

  
  Fabulous. Insane color and all. AC rating: The audio commentary I listened to was of the five kids in this film. The idea of it was incredibly intriguing. Not all their names are listed over to the left, but oh well. What was interesting to hear was all of their POVs as kids. What… More
  Fabulous. Insane color and all. AC rating: The audio commentary I listened to was of the five kids in this film. The idea of it was incredibly intriguing. Not all their names are listed over to the left, but oh well. What was interesting to hear was all of their POVs as kids. What they remembered and how. Interesting, just not as much with production aspect.

• Michael E

  
  this is truly one of the most magical and wonderful films ever made. It has everything that makes a children classic such as wizard of oz. Gene Wilder was a perfect choice for Willy not like Johnny Depp in The Tim Burton remake. I love how the moral of the story is don't be… More
  this is truly one of the most magical and wonderful films ever made. It has everything that makes a children classic such as wizard of oz. Gene Wilder was a perfect choice for Willy not like Johnny Depp in The Tim Burton remake. I love how the moral of the story is don't be greedy but it doesn't come out and preach it your to busy having a good time looking at everything and being entertained by everything.

• Bentley L

  
  The film is sweet and delicious as the candy Willy Wonka makes. "Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple." Follow this link for a funny parody of the film:… More
  The film is sweet and delicious as the candy Willy Wonka makes. "Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple." Follow this link for a funny parody of the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsE0UOz1uw4&feature=related

• Richard C

  
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• Dean M

  
  Most excellent works in the arts are seen and enjoyed at a variety of "levels." That is true of this classic movie in general and of Gene Wilder in specific. Gene Wilder is a comedic genius who will forever be the timeless Willy Wonka. He played it so well and made it look… More
  Most excellent works in the arts are seen and enjoyed at a variety of "levels." That is true of this classic movie in general and of Gene Wilder in specific. Gene Wilder is a comedic genius who will forever be the timeless Willy Wonka. He played it so well and made it look so easy. All the kids were amazing as well, I mean the boy who played Charlie was so adorable and you felt so awful for him. You just wished for his deepest wishes to come true. The sets are also just fantastic and so yummy to look at. On of my favorite scenes was with the "inventing room", all the amazing gizzmo's.

• Lenny M

  
  Man I want to get all up in that Chocolate river, like serious train action.

• KJ P

  
  Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a classic, there should be more movies like this one!

• Film C

  
  i love this classic childrens movie always brilliant to watch gene wilder is awesome and really good in this movie!

• danny d

  
  i want a golden ticket so i can punch that little rich girl in the face. overall a fun family film full of life and creativity.

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