VHS Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory 1971

VHS Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory 1971
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.
Color-100 mins– The case show wear-