Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Widescreen Special Edition) |  | Directors: J.M. Kenny, Mel Stuart
Actors: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn Cole
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Rating:  402 reviews
Sales Rank: 464
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, Special Edition, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: WARD38934D
ISBN: 0790795833
UPC: 085393893422
EAN: 9780790795836
ASIN: B0009FGWLW
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 1971
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
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 A classic and one of my all time favorite films November 20, 2009
Bill (Aurora, IL USA)
Where do I begin? I love this movie. I watched this as a kid growing up in the 70s and I never get tired of watching it 30 years later, bought it on DVD and again on Blu-Ray. Gene Wilder gave no finer performance - earnest, offbeat, a brilliant portrayal which even the esteemed Johnny Depp couldn't touch (that may have been Burton's fault, who cares.) The tale of dysfunctional children from all around world who travel to a magical chocolate factory to compete for a grand prize, only to drop off one by one while exposing their own character flaws - reality show technique 20 years before its time. A great adaptation of the book which keeps the pace moving, provides a managable number of memorable characters, each played perfectly and with zeal. Gene Wilder has some of the best one-liners in response to the often bratty children around him. Sorry I haven't watched the Blu-Ray yet so I can't comment on the transfer quality, but I expect it will meet my expectations which are really just that it be better fidelity than the DVD.
 Willy Wonka bluray November 16, 2009
Lauren Drozd (Houston, TX United States)
I LOVED this movie as a child and still do to this day. The color and sound are incredible on bluray. I honestly don't know how they take movies from so long ago and restore them so well that it makes you feel like you are watching it all over again. Since when did the candy shop owner have stripes on his shirt?!? Overall I would buy it again.
My teens and I love this version-the best November 15, 2009
The true (Tucson, Az.)
Speedy delivery-super quick. The movie is awesome cannot be beat by the re-make even if Jonny depp is in it.
picture was clear, sound was perfect. we searched everywhere for it an finally found it here, at a great price. My teens and I have watched this movie since they were little and we haven't stopped loving. We had to own it.
 HD-DVD Issue November 14, 2009
Theodore D. Olson (San Diego, CA)
I bought the HDDVD version and also had issues with the disc. Unlike the other HDDVD review I read who's disc froze in the special features, my disc froze in the main movie, right as they enter the factory. This is about the worst timing, Im already into the movie, loving the HD picture, and then nothing further right when it gets to the most visually stunning part. I was bummed, still am. At least I bought it post HDDVD demise, so it only cost a couple dollars. I put the HDDVD in the drive within 15 seconds of removing the shrinkwrap, so it is not fingerprints or anything on my part. I use the xbox360 HD Drive with a 360.
Classic! November 10, 2009
TPD (Connecticut, USA)
All time classic - my 8 year olds love it too. Actually, it was one of them who asked for this movie for Christmas.
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