Movie Review

After reading this week's book watch the movie.
Movie Title: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Children's 1971 version. Rated G. Gene Wilder does an excellent job portraying Willy Wonka, the eccentric owner of an English candy factory. He carries the film. When you first see the room with a chocolate waterfall, candy flowers and other eatable delights it's a child's dream come true. One brother of mine liked this movie so much when he was younger he saw it 6 times in a row. The newer version of this movie isn't for young kids. Heads of musical mechanic children explode in a bizarre sequence in the beginning.

1971 movie line: Willy Wonka sends shock waves around the world by putting five golden tickets inside the wrappings of his chocolate bars. Those who find a ticket will get a grand tour of his candy factory. Charlie, a poor but sweet boy living in small house with two parents and four grandparents, miraculously finds a golden ticket inside his chocolate bar. He is delighted beyond anything. Together with his Grandpa Joe, Charlie tours the magical candy factory. Along on the tour are four other children and their parents. Come along and see eatable trees and grass. Watch as the children go on a wild boat ride on a chocolate river. Meet singing Oompa-Loompas who like to comment on the behavior of their visitors. You'll see that Charlie and his Grandpa Joe are having a fine time, but is there a spy in their mists? And what does that have to do with Willie Wonka? If your child likes the movie have them read the book and visa versa.