The eccentric owner of the worldfamous wonka chocolate factory. Charlie and the chocolate factory 2005 is the second film version of roald dahls most popular book. A cinematic classic for generations of children, the 1971 film adaptation of. These films are adapted from the 1964 novel written by roald dahl which tells the story of charlie, a poor boy with a big heart and his journey through a mystical candy factory run by the. Dahl was credited with writing the film s screenplay. While truer to the text than the original 1971 version in many aspects, it is also subject to adaptation expansion, namely in giving willy wonka a backstory that figures heavily into the final act. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory movie facts simplemost.
Bluray trailer for this classic fantasy film starring gene wilder. The storyline concerns charlie, who takes a tour he has won, led by wonka, through the most. The theory suggests charlie was given the fifth golden ticket on purpose, and a few small details from the film may prove it. Wmg, mgm distribution on behalf of silva screen records. Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for willy wonka. With johnny depp, freddie highmore, david kelly, helena bonham carter. Because all the other chocolate makers in the world were sending in spiesdressed as workers. This story of the adventures of young charlie bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric candymaker willy wonka is often considered one of the most beloved childrens stories of the 20th century. Charlie and the chocolate factory was first published in the united states by alfred a. Chocolate powder like flowing clouds, folding sheets of chocolate rippling, little kisses coming from a machine, the whole sequence is more evocative to me than the most erotic moment in the most erotic film. Taika waititi partners netflix on charlie chocolate factory. In the 1970s, breaker confections, a chicago candy company bought by nestle in the 1980s and renamed the willy wonka candy factory, put out an everlasting gobstopper as a.
In the novel, the wonka chocolate factory was founded by willy wonka, supposedly sometime between the 1920s and 1930s. Though he enjoyed the experience of shooting the film. The screenplay by john august is the second adaptation of the 1964 british book of the same name by roald dahl. The chocolate river wasnt really chocolate if you always thought the chocolate river in willy wonka looked a little watery, well, thats because it was. Everybody who says that this movie is stupid and is extremely creepy and messed up is not getting the point of the movie here. If willy wonka didnt look or sound like a horror movie before its bound to now since these vfx artists are on a mission to make willy wonka and charlie look like absolute maniacs when it. Charlie and the chocolate factory 2005 rotten tomatoes. A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the worlds most unusual candy maker.
The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a. The companys owner, willy wonka, has long closed his factory due to problems. Eventually charlie gets his golden ticket and joins the other brats at the gate of wonkas factory and so begins the good part of the film. Willy wonka is a fictional character who appears in roald dahls 1964 childrens novel charlie and the chocolate factory and its sequel charlie and the great glass elevator. After the crowd sees willy wonka is a cripple, they all whisper to themselves and then become deathly quiet. According to the sun, studio bosses over at warner bros are seriously considering a new film featuring a highprofile female actress in the role of the iconic chocolatier. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket. Two film versions of roald dahls classic childrens novel collected together in one set. Enigmatic candy manufacturer willy wonka gene wilder stages a contest by.
The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called charlie bucket. The world is astounded when willy wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of wonka chocolate. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl. It is a 1964 childrens novel by british author roald dahl. Mar 05, 2020 the two charlie and the chocolate factory movies were based on the 1964 childrens novel by roald dahl about the adventures of young charlie bucket inside the chocolate factory of willy wonka. Written in 1964 by roald dahl, charlie and the chocolate factory is a childrens novel about a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to visit the renowned candy maker willy wonka s chocolate factory. For the 2005 remake, charlie and the chocolate factory, the crew used 192,000 gallons of thick, fake chocolate because they thought. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory often showed us things we could only dream of. Tim burton directed a remake of willy wonka and named his film charlie and the chocolate factory starring johhny. Plot willy wonka is the owner of a confectionery factory known for the excellence of its products. The film told the story of a young boy called charlie, who won a golden ticket to visit willy wonkas chocolate factory along with a few other children. Well, theres the original 1971 willy wonka and the chocolate factory starring gene wilder. The wonka chocolate factory is a fictional candy factory founded and owned by willy wonka in the book charlie and the chocolate factory.
Since the ingenious patents for the sweets production are the subject of the competitors curiosity, for years willy wonka hasnt allowed any stranger to cross the threshold of the factory. Coins in movies willy wonka and the chocolate factory. Davis on monday, june 17th, 2019 in category printable worksheet. Taika waititi to helm two charlie and the chocolate factory. Roald dahls novel charlie and the chocolate factory is beloved, as is the 1971 film. Charlie bucket is a poor boy who lives near the wonka candy company. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 1964 childrens novel by british author roald dahl. Roald dahls reaction to willy wonka and the chocolate. This article is about the 2005 film character, you might be looking for the original character. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory is one of my favorite movies filled with so many life lessons. When he announces plans to invite the winners of five golden tickets hidden inside the wrappers of chocolate bars to visit his factory, the whole world is after those tickets.
Charlie and the chocolate factory willy wonka and the chocolate factory was remade by tim burton in 2005 as charlie and the chocolate factory, with johnny depp as willy wonka. There are a few scarytense scenes that may disturb younger or more sensitive children. That is why the name of the film was changed to willy wonka and the chocolate factory from charlie and the chocolate factory, as. With gene wilder, jack albertson, peter ostrum, roy kinnear. Written in 1964 by roald dahl, charlie and the chocolate factory is a childrens novel about a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to visit the renowned candy maker willy wonkas chocolate factory.
The 1971 version with gene wilder as willy wonka is now considered a classic, but tim burtons 2005 film also offered an interesting version of that world and heres how his version compares to the first film. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical fantasy comedy film directed by tim burton and written by john august, based on the 1964 british novel of the same name by roald dahl. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory charlie and the. Charlie and the chocolate factory succeeds in spite of johnny depps performance, which should have been the high point of the movie. Filming locations 19 filming dates 1 production dates 1 filming locations. The storyline follows charlie, who wins a contest and, along with four other contest winners, is led by wonka on a tour of his.
As a result, the oompa loompas were rewritten in the film and book to have orange skin instead, and the film s name was changed to willy wonka and the chocolate factory so it didnt directly. Enjoy these 5 life lessons and a willy wonka movie study. Tim burton directed a remake of willy wonka and named his film charlie and the chocolate factory starring johhny deep as willy wonka. Parents need to know that overall willy wonka and the chocolate factory is an excellent, imaginative family film. I asked my roommate as we watched the opening credits. The story features the adventures of young charlie bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier willy wonka charlie and the chocolate factory was first published in the united states by alfred a. Roald dahls childrens book charlie and the chocolate factory has been adapted to the big screen twice. While it doesnt have any content that would be considered inappropriate for kids, author roald dahls signature dark humor is evident. How many charlie and the chocolate factory movies are. Nobody has seen willy wonka or inside his amazing chocolate factory for years. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonka s chocolate factory along with. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel, charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl.
The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox. The official charlie and the chocolate factory film site. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 britishamerican musical fantasy film directed by tim burton. Universal building reallife willy wonkas chocolate. The book has been adapted into two major motion pictures.
How many midgets are in charlie and the chocolate factory. In this version, charlie again gets a silver coin, not the same one as in willy wonka, buys a wonka candy bar which turns out to be an ordinary one. Wonkas rendition of the rowing song may be the only time he was. There is one little person midget is an offensive term in the 2005 remake, charlie and the chocolate factory by tim burton, played by deep roy. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonkas chocolate factory along. The book was adapted into two major motion pictures. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox, deep roy, and christopher lee. His willy wonka is an enigma in an otherwise mostly delightful movie from tim burton, where the visual invention is a. Why snowpiercer is a sequel to willy wonka and the chocolate. Charlie and the chocolate factory franchise wikipedia.
Conflicting sources say that he attended the premiere and was always happy while on set. Depp, an actor of considerable gifts, has never been afraid to take a chance, but this time he takes the wrong one. Thus, they would make money from the ticket sales to the film while also having one of the great opportunities for advertising a product. The oompaloompas hail from loompaland, where they are the. Charlie and the chocolate factory film charlie and the. A horrifying fan theory alleges that willy wonka was a calculated serial killer in the classic film charlie and the chocolate factory. List of charlie and the chocolate factory characters wikipedia. The famous willy wonka and the chocolate factory film has a lot of hidden things fans missed in it.
Charlie and the chocolate factory wiki is a fandom movies community. Charlie, willy wonka and oompah loompah fans can view the trailer, check out the latest wonka candy product highlights and factory promotions, take a tour of the factory golden ticket holders only. Theres a horrifying chocolate factory fan theory which. Charlie and the chocolate factory prequel starring female. Charlie and the chocolate factory 1964 is a childrens book by welsh author roald dahl. In willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971, directed by mel stuart, young charlie bucket peter ostrum wins one of the coveted golden tickets from a wonka bar that allows its holder to take a trip around the eccentric willy wonka s gene wilder chocolate factory. Charlie and the chocolate factory willy wonka figure ebay. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by tim burton and written by john august, based on the 1964 british novel of the same name by roald dahl.
When willy wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory. A charlie and the chocolate factory prequel film is reportedly in the works with plans afoot for the film to feature a female willy wonka. Dec 29, 2016 willy wonka gene wilder guides the group into a dark tunnel full of strange kaleidoscopic imagery. The flowing river was simply filled with browncolored water. View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest endgamehonest galaxyquest. But there are a few fun willy wonka facts the movie leaves out. December 19, 2019 roald dahls imaginormous challenge is back. A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. Charlie and the chocolate factory critics consensus. Denise nickerson, best known for playing violet beauregarde in willy wonka and the chocolate factory, has died, aged 62. Willy wonka charlie and the chocolate factory comparison. Its also reported that roald never even watched the entire film because he hated it so much. The mystery workers operating his chocolate factory after the reopening are called oompaloompas. A female lead is being considered, a source told the uk tabloid.
Jan 31, 2020 a charlie and the chocolate factory prequel film is reportedly in the works with plans afoot for the film to feature a female willy wonka. All the little people in the remake were performed by roy. It is known as the greatest factory in the world and is located near charlie buckets house. Charlie and the chocolate factory film warner bros.
Charlie and the chocolate factory film analysis 1458 words 6 pages. If youve seen the movie once, chances are youve seen it. The film im talking about is, oddly enough, willy wonka and the chocolate factory, and its 2005 remake, charlie and the chocolate factory. Willy wonka charlie and the chocolate factory wiki fandom. The eccentric owner of the wonka chocolate factory, he has been portrayed by gene wilder and johnny depp in film. Willy wonka is owner of the titular chocolate factory and the deuteragonist of charlie and the chocolate factory. A broadway musical adaptation of charlie and the chocolate factory is planned and universal orlando have announced a real willy wonkas chocolate factory. The horror movie version of willy wonka and the chocolate. When willy wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. Nov 14, 2011 gene wilder is willy wonka willy wonka is a fictional character in the 1964 roald dahl novel charlie and the chocolate factory and the film adaptations that followed. The film stars freddie highmore as charlie bucket and johnny depp as willy wonka. Charlie and the chocolate factory is perhaps roald dahls bestknown story. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of willy wonka s mysterious chocolate factory. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory worksheet free esl.
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