It’s nearing Halloween, so I think it’s only appropriate that we celebrate the true meaning of this holiday. Candy.
The movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, came out in the seventies but I haven’ t met many people who haven’ t seen it. It’s kind of a childhood staple.
Of course my favorite scene in the movie is the room where everything is edible. I think this is an essential room in any house. I still think they should make gummy bears that big, it’s a snack and a friend.
I’ve noticed some things after watching this movie. No matter how many chocolate bars I open, I always secretly hope that a golden ticket is waiting inside. I know Veruca was a brat, but I kinda wanted one of those geese that laid the golden eggs too. Every time I see wallpaper with any sort of fruit on it, I wonder if I went up and licked it if it would taste like a snozzberry. ”Cheer up ,Charlie” was a really annoying song and I am glad it wasn’t included in Tim Burton’s version of this movie, although I strongly prefer the original in all other cases. I’ve heard a lot of people say that the remake was truer to the book, well guess what? Roald Dahl (he’s the guy that wrote the book) wrote the screenplay for the 1971 version. How’s that for true to the book? My only other beef with the 1971 version is this: why wasn’t Sammy Davis Jr. the candy man? You’re right, there is no good reason. Makes me sick. Having Sammy Davis Jr. in this movie would’ve completely made up for how terrible “Cheer Up, Charlie” is. I wish I had friends who were oompa loompas, because then they could narrate (in song) everything I did during the day. The other thing missing from the Tim Burton remake of this film is the creepy boat ride sequence. Willy Wonka takes all of the kids he invites into his factory on what appears to be a normal boat ride. But this boat ride is like a bad acid trip, and Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) begins singing the creepiest song you’ve ever heard, almost as if possessed by some candy loving devil. “Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a blowin’?”
I love this movie so much, and I’m ecstatic every time it comes on T.V. You will probably never have to buy this movie or The Wizard of Oz because they are always on T.V. without fail. I always think I’ll get sick of this movie but I never get tired of seeing Augustus get stuck in that chocolate chute, or watching Charlie and Grandpa Joe drink fizzy lifting drinks and float, or hearing the words “Violet, you’re turning violet, Violet!”
Warning! This movie is only to be watched while consuming mass amounts of junk food, it’s impossible to get through otherwise.
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Ah, Willy Wonka! This was the movie that every teacher would play in class every year. I loved to see Violet turn violet. I always thought she deserved it. Nice post!
Thanks, and she did deserve it.
Great review! I really enjoyed this film too. I liked it more than the more recent one, not as much Oompa Loompas singing like the more modern one. I read the book as a kid and also The Great Glass Elevator. It would be cool to have a story based on that – perhaps a sequel.
It’s interesting that this movie is called “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and the more modern version is called “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I thought it better the focus be on Willy Wonka (as in this versiion) than Charlie (as in the modern version).
Nice job on the review!
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Gasp* The Great Glass Elevator was my favorite, I think Tim Burton should have just made that movie instead.
I love your blog and I love comedy! I used to do improv comedy so I definitely appreciate good humor. I love Bill Murray too, he’s definitely up there. My two favorite comedians are not alive anymore, but they are alive and well in my heart: Chris Farley and Mitch Hedberg.
Tim Burton has a unique style when making his movie. I love Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands.’-`