Wonka as compared to Wonka
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
October 8, 2017 12:11pm CST
Up next in my "similar movies" I bring you "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (1971) and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"(2005).
I guess it's no big surprise that they're similar.
That said for being the same titled movie - they are far different too.
The 1971 version was cute and charming, only dark for a bit. Willy Wonka in this movie was someone you could almost imagine as a kindly uncle who was just a little bit off.
The 2005 version was a lot darker. The characters were the same, however in this one Willy Wonka reminded you as someone who would never be described as "kindly" and the kind of uncle that you would want to keep far away from kids.
Here's one of the most addictive scenes from the newer movie:
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@just4him (306249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Oct 17
@FayeHazel My son likes Depp, but I've never been able to enjoy his roles. I've seen Pirates of the Caribbean only once. I've seen Alice Through the Looking Glass only once. I give him the benefit of the doubt, but I'm always disappointed.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
10 Oct 17
@just4him Ah, I know what you mean. His acting is... alright. I liked him in "Transcendence" and Capt. Jack is alright too, but he doesn't bowl me over...
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
So true. Wilder was likeable - maybe a bit odd. Where as Depp is just cold and unlikable in the role
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
13 Oct 17
Actually not really seen them but read all the books ..Dahl's
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
13 Oct 17
The book was a favorite of mine as a kid. :-)
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
9 Oct 17
My boys and I watched that original chocolate factory movie several times ..lol..
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
I haven't really watch the 1971. I don't know if I would have all of my teeth if I went to the chocolate factory.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
Oh cool, if you get a chance check out the older one. I sort of want to dunk my head in the chocolate river lol
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 17
I only saw some parts of the new version, but never saw the older one. Not my typical movie genre I guess. 
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
The older one is much better in my opinion
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
9 Oct 17
The second one followed the book more closely, as far as I'm concerned, but I will always like the first one better.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
Been ages since I read the book... never did like the ending when they blast out of the top of the factory
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Oct 17
The original 1971 version is far superior to the 2005 version. I love the original version and hate the new version.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
I tend to agree. 05 just creeped me out
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
9 Oct 17
I think you're right and that in itself is pretty disturbing
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
8 Oct 17
I have watched both of them. I prefer to watch the 1971 version.
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