this is one of those classics that don't look great at first but then turns out perfect. i loce this movie so much. it is one of my favorites yet the matrix (my first favorite) kicks this movies ass
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Pure, sweet imagination for both kids and adults.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Parents need to know that overall this is an excellent, imaginative family film. While it doesn't have any content that would be considered inappropriate for kids, author Roald Dahl's signature dark humor is evident. There are a few scary/tense scenes that may disturb younger or more sensitive children. Slugworth is a creepy character (who turns out ok in the end). When Wonka takes the kids on a wild boat ride through a tunnel, some icky images appear and the kids on the boat are terrified. All of the ticket-winning kids end up in some kind of peril (some wind up in more dangerous situations than others), but they all turn out safe and sound in the end.
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Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title on for age 2 and give itclassic
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
WB IS EVIL!!!!
WB IS SO EVIL WHEN THEY MADE THIS MOVIE THAT IN THE BOAT RIDE, FIRST THEY SHOW GREEN SMOKE, THEN A WORM, THEN THEY SHOW A WORM GOING ACROSS A RESTING GUY'S MOUTH! THEN THEY SHOW THE GUY'S EYE IN HORROR, THEN THEY SHOW A CHICKEN BEING BEHEADED, AND OTHER SICK STUFF LIKE THAT! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING! THE DIDN'T EVEN GET THE TITLE RIGHT. (the book is called CHARLIE and the Chocolate Factory)
- Lives in NevadaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Favorite movie
Willy wonka and the chocalate factory is my favorite movie.i watched it with my aunt and my parents we all laughed at the funny and crazy things Willy Wonka did. you should watch this movie its really funny.
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- Lives in UtahI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is a classic, and SO much better than the remake with Johnny Depp. It teaches kids some pretty good lessons, and is very entertaining. Love it!
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