Entertaining but I prefer Tim Burton's version.

I never saw this film as a young child so I don't love it half as much as people who have grown up with it. There were some moments of the film that I really liked but there were some moments that I didn't really like. I think the main thing that I liked about this film was the fact that it was a musical, the songs were very catchy and brilliantly written and I could easily tell that it is one of those films that children would grow up with. It did have good effects for its time. The flaws I think it had was the lack of believability. Yes, I realise it is a fantasy film but I think that it lacked a soul. Also, I don't think it was as emotional or thought provoking as the remake.


Gene Wilder's performance as Willy Wonka was really good! I did prefer Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka but one thing that Gene's Wonka had more than Johnny's Wonka: Gene's was more children friendly. Some children might've been a bit freaked out by Willy Wonka in the remake. Both Willy Wonka's in both films are very different despite they're playing the same character. I suppose it could be because of one of the director's style or genre. Peter Ostrum sort of annoyed me as Charlie for some reason. I think it was because of the way he speaks and the way he is with his co-stars. I do love the character, though, just not the actor.


Mel Stuart directed this film quite well. He made like a very child friendly film with some comedy, magic and even inspiration. It was filmed very well. This one as well as the remake has its differences from the novel due to director's style or genre as I have already said. The lyrics for the songs were brilliant especially the Oompa-Loompa songs.


Overall, Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory is a fun family classic that I did enjoy but personally think could've been a bit better. Wish I had seen this film as a child now because I think I would've liked it more!

7/10