Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #515 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-07-04
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: Dutch, English, French
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Romanian, Bulgarian
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 76 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Having proven itself as a favourite 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 colourful carnival-like splendour 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

Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
Dutch\French
English\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Surround Dutch French
Dolby Digital 5.1
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Arabic\Bulgarian\Dutch\English\French\German\Italian\Portuguese\Romanian\Spanish

Synopsis
A wry and amusing musical about a world famous candymaker who hides five golden tickets in candy bars for five lucky children. Young, good-natured Charlie (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the tickets hidden amongst thousands of Wonka chocolate bars. What have Charlie and the other four kids won

Customer Reviews

Awesome
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is the best children's film I have ever seen, better even than the book. All Roald Dahl fans out there BUY IT NOW

Never forgotten!
One of those classics that you can watch as a child,
and remember it in later years. Although released in 1971
it is much better and heart-warming than the 2005
version - and that's coming from a Johnny Depp fan!

Just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This movie is just brilliant, its such a classic! its enjoyable for kids and adults, and having recently bought it, there are parts of the movie i found funny now that i totally missed as a child! NO dvd collection should be without this absolute movie classic! 10/10 love it!