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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Synopsis

Tim Burton directs this fanciful remake of the 1971 family favorite Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, based on the book by Roald Dahl, with Depp as the eccentric candy entrepreneur who invites five contest-winning children to visit his mysterious and wondrous chocolate factory with wondrous and mysterious results.

2006 Oscar® Nominee: Costume Design

Review

Oh, the Oompa-Loompas! Those diminutive, jungle creatures that have left their natural habitat to work for candy manufacturer Willy Wonka are an extraordinary sight to behold. In an ingenious bit of casting, director Burton demonstrates a technical wizardry that is only matched by, well, the rest of this visually stunning, wholly enjoyable romp based on Roald Dahl's childrens' classic. Filmed before in 1971 as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the story seems so well suited to Burton's artistic mindset it's surprising he didn't make this years ago. In a role that endeared Gene Wilder to a younger generation, Depp is Willy Wonka, an eccentric chocolate magnate who invites five lucky children (winners in a worldwide contest) to his reclusive factory to witness the wonders and magic of candy making (and wondrous and magical they are). Depp's costar in Finding Neverland, Highmore, is Charlie, a poor, good-hearted youth who is about to get the ride of his life. With a few minor changes, the story is essentially the same, as each child is undone by his/her own particular weakness. Unlike the earlier version, Wonka isn't as sarcastic, nor does he sing (that delight is left to the Oompa-Loompas... oh, the Oompa-Loompas). Played with sly, childish abandon by Depp (who sometimes seems to be channeling the psyche of Michael Jackson by way of Eve Arden), Wonka is an innocent spirit caught in the complexities of the modern world -- looking for good in his fellow man and a little unconditional love from a distant father. Roy is a marvel as the Oompa-Loompas, impossibly creating distinct personalities for an entire ensemble; it's truly awe-inspiring. With its incredible sets that almost become characters themselves, a first-rate cast and a fluid, joyous story-telling style, Charlie is unbeatable fun for both children and the inner child. And, oh, those Oompa-Loompas.

-- David Bleiler

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $9.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 012569593374

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Features:
Documentaries: "Becoming Oompa-Loompa"
Oompa-Loompa Dance Machine Challenge (Interactive Game)

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DVD Pan & Scan: $11.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 012569593367

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , French Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Features:
Documentaries: "Becoming Oompa-Loompa"
Oompa-Loompa Dance Machine Challenge (Interactive Game)

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy, Hollywood Hits, Kids/Family

Customer Reviews

charlie @ the chocolate factory

top shelf wrote on 11/06/2005:

This was a movie that had to be made over. Tim Burton made this fantasy real. It is a one mans reality into the life of the coco bean, not just chocolate but the suger rush too. loved the umba lumba's there song and dance were great loved the outfits. At the end when all the kids cam out of the factory and you see how they have changed it was well with it!. foget the old movie this was so much better and darker. love Tim Burton. KSW