Have you ever wanted a musical movie that is both relatable and gets you hungry? In fact, it stood out to me because of how the characters were different in various ways, which isn’t at all boring. Well, that’s exactly what this movie is all about! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was created by Tim Burton and made in 2005. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a fun movie that gave me a new perspective on musical movies, including this one. It really emphasizes the inspiration of the book, and I love the fact that it takes a mere Chocolate Factory and brings it to life.
This movie tells the story of a man who owns a chocolate factory who invites children to his chocolate factory by giving out five golden tickets worldwide, and those lucky 5 get to go inside his factory. The other vital characters of this movie include Willy Wonka (the chocolatier), Veruca Salt (the rich, spoiled girl), Violet Beauregarde (the bubble-gum girl), Charlie Bucket (the main character), Mike Teavee (the TV-and video game-obsessed boy), and Augustus Gloop (the one who enjoys consuming food).
In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the graphics were definitely a favorite look for me. For a 2005 film, the CGI was exceptionally well-executed and blended well with the live-action scenes, impressing me considerably. The white flashing glare of the screen as Mike Teavee slowly shrank into a retro TV felt really real, like as if a realistic show character was on-screen. The Oompa-Loompas were another prime example of the well put together CGI. In various singing and dancing scenes, it was visually appealing to see how clean and fluid the creatures looked, especially given the fact that there were limited resources available to make these small fun sized, orange characters.
I personally think there were many moments where the CGI looked amazing, but I feel the film’s multiple perspectives of the children were a negative. While it did help to show who the children actually were, it led to the movie’s overall feeling rushed. For example, when Charlie is picked by Willy Wonka, the scene felt very rushed and wasn’t fully paced, putting a downside to it. Overall, the movie was well put together, and my experience with it was very well. I also think this film is made for families, as it offers a fun and enjoyable experience for viewers of all ages, especially since it’s chocolate-themed and there are many chocolatey adventures you can dream about with your family!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory gives us a whole new view on how musicals today have evolved, composed of catchy songs that can stay in your head replaying over and over just as the movie ends. This musical movie is mainly geared to younger audiences, given the fact that there are happy little rhymes and full of energy tunes that make your experience stay the best. This musical movie also gives viewers a chance to stay still, relax, and enjoy the peppy dancing (especially the Oompa-Loompas) that really gives this movie that joyful feel. Although some scenes may be bewilderingly violent/shocking, and the fast and heavy flashing lights in a few scenes can be high degree triggering for some photosensitive viewers. Because of this, I would say it is for PG audiences and older, maybe a few younger citizens, if not scared or surprised easily. Even so, the dynamic songs and playful theme really make the movie a total watch and an intriguing experience. Final score: 7/10.