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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971 Movie Review | Why They Don't Make Films Like This Anymore
This week Isaac and Ajax review the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"! Inside you'll see deals on family friendly movies, and find out how Grandma would rate it!
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Hello, movie lovers!
Welcome to this week's Movies at Grandmas House newsletter!
In our latest podcast episode, we dove deep into the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and explored why they just don't make family films like this anymore. From Gene Wilder's unforgettable performance to the incredible practical effects, we covered what made this movie so special.
Plus, we’ve found some amazing deals on movie posters from MoviePoster.com, Amazon, and more—check them out!
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
When reclusive candy maker Willy Wonka announces a contest offering five golden tickets hidden in chocolate bars for a tour of his mysterious factory, young Charlie Bucket dreams of finding one despite his family's poverty. Along with his Grandpa Joe, Charlie joins four other children—spoiled Veruca Salt, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, gluttonous Augustus Gloop, and television-obsessed Mike Teavee—on a fantastical journey through Wonka's incredible chocolate factory. As each badly-behaved child faces consequences for their vices and gets eliminated from the tour, Charlie's honesty and kindness ultimately win him the greatest prize of all…. Gene Wilder's unforgettable performance as the eccentric chocolatier anchors this beloved family film that combines whimsical wonder with genuine moral lessons about the importance of character over wealth.
But how would we rate it?
 | Isaac's Rating Take It Home! “This inspires your imagination. I find it funny even to this day, and enjoy revisiting for the nostalgia. This is the definition of a classic movie to me." |
Seth's Rating Leave it at Grandma’s “It’s a wacky movie that brings back a lot of nostalgia…With good memories and bad." |  |
C+
Family Friendly With Caution
-Adult Humor
-Intense and Scary Scenes
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