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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971
Musical, Family/Kids
1h 40m
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Avg Percentile 59.46% from 9330 total ratings

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Rated 16 Mar 2012
74
54th
Despite the fact there was to much forced sentimentality, this movie had a great message. That message being it's totally cool to murder annoying children. Makes it a winner in my book.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
68
49th
Will forever stand as monument to the duplicity of malingering seniors. One whiff of a golden ticket though and they are up and dancing.
Rated 20 Oct 2016
92
84th
Deservedly a classic. Retains much of Dahl's acidic wit and blatant disregard for coddling his audience. Gene Wilder does more with his relatively limited screentime than most actors do with twice as much.
Rated 29 Dec 2007
81
74th
best midget-to-chocolate ratio i've ever seen in a film
Rated 28 Jun 2019
77
77th
Gene Wilder is great in this, and riffs nicely off the obnoxious kids and their parents. I can see why Dahl didn't like it, but this is a curiously effective translation of his book, and its unusual style has somehow endured over the years. Even the songs, perhaps bar one - Cheer Up Charlie lays it on a bit thick, are decent, and there is a enjoyably unsettling tone throughout. Get bonus points for Roy Kinnear and that "musicmakers" quote that Aphex Twin used. Worth a look.
Rated 15 Jul 2007
80
80th
What makes this movie great is that its dark, disturbing quality seems so innocently unintentional, which is a far cry from Tim Burton's 2005 effort.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
94th
Now this is a timeless family classic! But is it really a family movie? It's surprisingly dark, and the humor is very anti-children, but it's in the best way. It weeds out those who are deserving of the prize. Gene Wilder made Willy Wonka a genius before Johnny Depp made him a bumbling weirdo. This movie is, put simply, scrumdidliumptious! Awesome!
Rated 31 Mar 2007
77
83rd
Gene Wilder is an excellent cast for Willy Wonka and plays the part excellently. Although it is now looking a little dated, it's a very enjoyable adaptation of the children's book with high production values, very memorable music and promininent, unintentional and slightly sinister undertones.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
90
89th
the metropolis of diabetes
Rated 30 Apr 2014
68
37th
Between this and "Chitty, Chitty, Bang Bang", it's a wonder I required as little therapy as I've had (so far).
Rated 17 Feb 2022
88
83rd
Some of the kid-friendly comedy doesn't work for me, but this is 1 of the most unusual movies ever made. Fairy tales used to have some really disturbing ideas & this may be the last time a film targeted towards kids had so many scary moments. I can't imagine a very little kid not crying during the speeding boat scene, but kids have just been progressively more & more coddled. This could not be made today. It's also refreshing to see a film call out bad parents. & Wilder is legendary here.
Rated 21 Nov 2010
75
71st
All I remember is being freaked out at all the psychedelic colors and the weird candy they were eating. This is something you just have to see once as a child and then it sets into your subconsciousness like some kind of fever dream.
Rated 28 Dec 2013
80
88th
This movie is sneaky and uses sleight of hand tricks to make you think that you're actually enjoying a musical. For shame.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
69th
Gene Wilder delivers the most subversive performance in children's film history in what I think is his best role ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
70th
Delightful and vastly entertaining. A wonderfully fleshed out fantasy world, great musical numbers, hilarious dialogue...a childhood favorite, and I only appreciate it even more now. The only part I don't like is Charlie's mother's song to him, which is too serious compared to the rest of the film and pretty boring. Even then, it's still well-sung.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
70th
On the surface its light and breezy, but on a deeper level its a goddamn slasher movie with kids! Fucking Willy Wonka mows through them one after another, in horrific ways! Scared the fuck out of me when I was younger!
Rated 27 Feb 2008
90
67th
Pure imagination.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
89
40th
A good movie, but I must admit it scared me a lot as a little kid! I could probably handle it now though :-)
Rated 08 Apr 2008
74
90th
Stop. Don't. Come back.
Rated 17 May 2008
85
89th
this movie remains on the top five childhood best movies for virtually everyone who was born '65 or later, and that is a lot of people.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
75
58th
But mostly for Gene Wilder.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
94
93rd
If you don't like this movie, you don't deserve to live!
Rated 24 Jan 2009
62
17th
Gene Wilder makes this film palatable on numerous viewings. Expensive, post-psychedelic, Oz-ness abounds in every scene. Contains some of the most memorable circles in film history. Last time I watch the film, I was pretty sure there was a subtext about child molestation. This would seem to makes some sense out of the fact that everyone agrees this is a disturbing film, but there is no consensus as to why that is.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
90
95th
Much, much better than the Tim Burton remake.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
72
19th
Uneven movie, but a great performance by Wilder. Just the right amount of sinister and strangeness mixed in with the whimsy.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
83
78th
I have loved this movie ever since I was a kid and it still holds up pretty well in my opinion. It's just too damn charming.
Rated 18 Oct 2010
80
83rd
The definitive version. Wilder is perfect.
Rated 22 Apr 2011
75
68th
I've seen this film a dozen times, it's always on TV. Gene Wilder doesn't get much better than in this one. Wonka's Factory is the perfect combo of beautiful, dangerous and creepy. This one'll terrify and enrapture kids.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
89
60th
Great movie. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is obviously one of Gene's best remembered roles and it's well written and fairly creepy. He did a great job in the role.
Rated 03 Dec 2011
98
99th
This movie is one of the bests. Fantastic acting, especially by Gene Wilder, makes me wish there was a real chocolate factory run by Willy Wonka. I could watch Wonka's crazy antics all day long. He's almost a narcissistic psychopath.
Rated 10 Apr 2012
90
98th
It is literally impossible for me to not smile throughout this, apart from that fucking tunnel scene. One of the most charming and flawless films ever made.
Rated 21 Oct 2012
90
91st
As bad and dated as the set was, Wilder made it seem as magical and delicious as it is.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
87
67th
CHOCOLATE!!!!!!
Rated 17 Jun 2015
82
84th
Gene Wilde is outstanding in this film. Wilder really brings his character to life and he gives one of his best performances ever. The children in the cast also do a great job in this fun fantasy movie. Some of the songs are really catchy. I would definitely recommend this film.
Rated 27 Nov 2015
73
43rd
Am I the only one here who considers Burton's remake better?
Rated 09 Apr 2018
100
95th
Gene Wilder is obviously flawless in this classic. Beyond that it also offers some very memorable songs, set pieces which could make any inner child scream with delight, strong child performers and an air of whimsy even the original novel can't always convey.
Rated 24 Apr 2019
69
16th
It's a face off between Willie Wonker and the Oompa Loompas in this devilishly clever twist on the traditional Western
Rated 02 Dec 2006
82
85th
Rocked my socks
Rated 02 Dec 2006
80
63rd
This musical strays from the book quite a bit (I guess due to special effects limitations and the fact it is a musical), but it's still a childhood classic. Charlie is one weird looking turd.
Rated 10 Dec 2006
5
93rd
An absolute joy to watch, gripping me with nostalgia but holding up well as I get older. It's funny, and despite some cornball sentiment is a touching celebration of childhood. The mythic figure of Wonka, the surrealism of his factory, and a classic performance by Gene Wilder... unforgettable stuff.
Rated 11 Dec 2006
86
63rd
damn good
Rated 12 Dec 2006
90
87th
Classic. Gene Wilder is the shit.
Rated 20 Dec 2006
90
79th
very high on the nostalgia factor
Rated 22 Dec 2006
94
93rd
Brilliant family film.
Rated 30 Dec 2006
80
73rd
A fun family movie but not for everyone; this film has a kind of dark side that isn't evident in the remake. Some of the songs are kind of clunky.
Rated 13 Jan 2007
50
18th
I get that it's a classic, but it just seems way too creepy to me.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
94
91st
Delicious.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
60
16th
Too nice and friendly compared to the book I loved.
Rated 22 Feb 2007
90
82nd
classic...every time i see this i think of young frankenstein
Rated 26 Feb 2007
70
59th
Some of Gene Wilder's best work.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
83
73rd
A movie filled with unbelievably interesting characters that shine and keep watchers interested for the entire duration of the film. Gene Wilder's acting in the role of Wonka is unforgettable.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Great kids film.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
80
70th
A real classic, I watched this so many times when sick.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
88
91st
Family classic, a visual marvel, and Gene Wilder in one of the most memorable performances of all time. Maybe I also note, this movie is a bit haunting all at the same time.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
80
60th
Interesting interpretation on the Roald Dahl classic. Well acted and has brilliant set and costume design. It's just a rather bizarre and creepy movie when it comes down to it.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
83
83rd
Old school Willy Wonka is way better and way creepier than new Willy Wonka.
Rated 20 Apr 2007
52
27th
scary
Rated 02 May 2007
85
71st
Wilder makes the movie. The rest of the movie un-makes it. Wilder is still strong enough to keep us in it.
Rated 26 May 2007
90
99th
Great movie.
Rated 30 May 2007
70
66th
A long strange trip indeed
Rated 22 Jun 2007
94
98th
Gene Wilder just makes this movie. Enough said.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
50
36th
Anything with Gene Wilder in it is worth seeing, even this largely under-budgeted, strained and un-musical musical based on the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This version is considerably darker and gutsier (and, thanks to Wilder, features a far more challenging portrayal of Wonka) than the admittedly more polished and accomplished remake starring Johnny Depp in the Wilder role.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
90
66th
Very strange. But pretty good.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
70
51st
Good and entertaining. But those orange oompa loompas are too scary for words.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
91st
You have to love this movie. The ump-pa's are a hugely missed portion to the new version.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
If you recall, the book title is Charlie and Chocolate Factory. Do you know why they changed it? Cause they had Gene Wilder! He's an amazing Willy Wonka. Forget Johnny Depp. In my mind, Willy Wonka is a crazy, old codger who doesn't tolerate stupid little kids.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
9th
gay
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
61st
Great Classic. Does a great job of interpreting the book onto the big screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
64th
Classic with the songs and the Loompas and the Wilder!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
90th
While I haven't seen the new version yet, we have to thank director Mel Stuart for giving people an excuse to drop acid and be scarred for life after watching the tunnel sequence.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
41st
Brutal abandonment of Roald Dahl's book, but still a third-tier classic. Now if only we could digitally transplant Wilder into the 2005 version...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
80th
Gene Wilder is spectacular. It's a very simple story told well, one of the best children's movies ever made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Pure fantasy that entertained me as a child, and continues to do so. Better than the remake.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
71st
The one and only. This is far truer to the spirit of Dahl's book than the other -- it captures his creepy humor perfectly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
47th
so much trippy fun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
30th
The creepy factor is off the charts on this one and is far more disturbing than lighthearted. Even as a kid I thought it was pretty weak, and that's when I loved Young Frankenstein. The sets are cheap and production design is bleak. The casting however is excellent. Too bad they were placed in such a rotten film. [Rifftrax is unremarkable and I often zoned out. Neil Patrick Harris would probably make a better Wonka than a riffer. Skip it.]
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
90th
Gene Wilder and dwarves!!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
95th
Probably my favorite movie as a kid born in 1983. I like it now because the true message is a complete mockery of humanity and our politics. For instance, how weak-minded, untrustworthy and greedy we are. They cover it with songs and smiles so children and stupid conservative adults will see the message as quite literal... Chocolate love... Nothing interracial... Just chocolate and love.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
84th
Arguably one of the greatest influences on my childhood acid binges, outside of Kesey and the late Dr. Thompson. Viva la what the fuck.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
A classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
A terrific adaptation and an awful lot of fun. It may not be like the book in many ways, but it stands on its own.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
73rd
This movie is surprisingly preachy, but it deffinatly has it's moments. You've gotta watch it at least once, if only for Gene Wilder.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
17
3rd
One of the creepiest, most annoying movies I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
75th
Such love! If you don't like this movie, you're an idiot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
Wilder in his true top performance. A fantastic journey for people young and old.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
90
58th
I like this one better than the current remake. Just because I remember seeing it with my grandparents at their holiday gatherings.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
90
77th
the only lame thing was cheer up charlie- the rest was hilarious & fun.... and even salightly eeerie
Rated 24 Aug 2007
60
36th
I like the remake more.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
77
88th
Fantastic adaptation of the book. Gene Wilder's performance is truly inspiring. Family filmmaking at its very best.
Rated 12 Sep 2007
90
79th
Did someone lace the candy canes with LSD? Just wondering.
Rated 13 Sep 2007
71
38th
Gene Wilder was great, but I liked the modern version with Johnny Depp more. A few of the sequences were a little too much and I thought the directing went over the top too often.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
85
94th
Very good film. Some of the acting is weak, but not from Wilder.
Rated 21 Sep 2007
100
80th
A classic in it's own right.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
75
89th
A classic. Zany, charming and appealing Gene Wilder makes this adventurous fantasy one of the best in my childhood memory. Quotable and full of quirks.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
88
58th
"YOU LOSE! YOU GET NOTHING!!" that man made the movie great.
Rated 28 Oct 2007
90
53rd
I said 'good day!'
Rated 08 Nov 2007
86
87th
If you're a moviebuff and liked the one with Johnny Depp in it, you should give this one a go too. It was so much more better than I expected.
Rated 11 Nov 2007
85
66th
I loved this when I was a kid. The book too! Need I say more?
Rated 16 Nov 2007
75
81st
gene wilder will always be my wonka!
Rated 05 Jan 2008
87
81st
Quirky without being too off the wall (as much as any film with orange faced midgets isn't off the wall). Hatefully bad children and not too schmaltzy. An interestingly twisted Wonka. Good family entertainment

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