Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 10th Anniversary - March 3, 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 11-04-2014, 07:28 PM

Warner will be releasing a 10th Anniversary edition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on March 3rd, 2015. It will come with a 32 page "photobook". Not sure if it's a Digibook or something separate.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Pre-order

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Source: WB Press Site

jscoggins · 11-04-2014, 07:30 PM

I don't know anyone in real life who actually likes this movie.

MifuneFan · 11-04-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

I don't know anyone in real life who actually likes this movie.

It does get a lot of hate. I've only seen it once, but I enjoyed it. Though now that I look back on it, Depp's portrayal of Wonka was weird as hell, even beyond the usual Burton weirdness

jscoggins · 11-04-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It does get a lot of hate. I've only seen it once, but I enjoyed it. Though now that I look back on it, Depp's portrayal of Wonka was weird as hell, even beyond the usual Burton weirdness

You know he was basically playing Michael Jackson, right?

MifuneFan · 11-04-2014, 07:36 PM

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You know he was basically playing Michael Jackson, right?

It's true!

Doctor Jack · 11-04-2014, 07:49 PM

Gene Wilder or nothing.

blackashford · 11-04-2014, 07:50 PM

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I don't know anyone in real life who actually likes this movie.

I recently watched both adaptations back to back recently, and I like them both about the same. They are different enough that I can respect them as unique adaptations with different points of view. I like both Wonka portrayals as well. Think they both fit in their respective films perfectly.

dallywhitty · 11-04-2014, 07:52 PM

I've always really liked this film. Quite bizarre to think that it's been ten years. I remember seeing this one in the cinema.

captveg · 11-04-2014, 08:00 PM

It gets more right in the adaptation than the 1971 film does, and I generally like it more. I especially appreciate that they didn't make the mistake of having Charlie sneak off and break the factory rules like the 1971 film. That always pissed me off that he got away with that while all the other kids get screwed when they mess with things.

That being said, Wilder is what makes the 1971 film work.

Brian81 · 11-04-2014, 08:24 PM

I like the squirrel scene better than the goose scene in the original film, but that's about it. I dislike the rest of the film, and would take those silly oompa loopas with the orange painted faces over a bunch of them with the same exact actor's face done with CGI. In the original story, where they all identical twins?

HomerThompson · 11-05-2014, 02:12 AM

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I don't know anyone in real life who actually likes this movie.

Which is sad because this is actually a much better film and adaptation than the 1971 version. Roald Dahl actually hated the final version. This film is much closer to the spirit of his book. The reason that film is so beloved is because of Gene Wilder's amazing performance. Other than that, this trounces it in every possible way.

Terrorfirmer · 11-05-2014, 02:24 AM

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Which is sad because this is actually a much better film and adaptation than the 1971 version. Roald Dahl actually hated the final version. This film is much closer to the spirit of his book. The reason that film is so beloved is because of Gene Wilder's amazing performance. Other than that, this trounces it in every possible way.

This may have been closer to the original story, but eveything about the film was terrible. Easily Burton's worst film, Easily Depp's worst performance, terrible CGI, sorry excuse for Ompa Loompas and just a bunch of rediculousness. Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory wasn't just great because of Wilder's performance, it has heart, it makes you feel something, the characters are relateable and there is an atmosphere to the film. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory had NONE of theses qualities.

Vlad Draculi · 11-05-2014, 02:39 AM

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This may have been closer to the original story, but eveything about the film was terrible. Easily Burton's worst film, Easily Depp's worst performance, terrible CGI, sorry excuse for Ompa Loompas and just a bunch of rediculousness. Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory wasn't just great because of Wilder's performance, it has heart, it makes you feel something, the characters are relateable and there is an atmosphere to the film. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory had NONE of theses qualities.

If you think this is Burton's worst movie then you have not seen Dark Shadows.

And the Oompa Loompas were fine.

The only reason people hate this movie is because of nostalgia. Yes, Wilder is fantastic in it. However, the Oompa Loompas looked horrible. Plus, I don't care for the golden goose room over the squirrel.

F13BluRay · 11-05-2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

If you think this is Burton's worst movie then you have not seen Dark Shadows.

And the Oompa Loompas were fine.

The only reason people hate this movie is because of nostalgia. Yes, Wilder is fantastic in it. However, the Oompa Loompas looked horrible. Plus, I don't care for the golden goose room over the squirrel.

Dark Shadows and Planet of the Apes

dissention · 11-05-2014, 11:04 AM

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The only reason people hate this movie is because of nostalgia.

No, it's because the original is a good film and this is a bad one. Willy Wonka is a weirdo with daddy issues because his dentist father wouldn't let him eat candy? Good lord.

In regards to the comments about the original being a lighthearted musical, have we watched the same film? It was and still is a dark film; darker than the woeful Depp version. Wilder plays Wonka like a maniac much of the time and a mischievous imp at others, the children are portrayed as being in real danger inside the factory, the adults are portrayed as being just as gluttonous & nasty as the children ("It's your husband's life or your case of Wonka bars!"), the psychedelic tunnel scene is terrifying, etc. For a candy bar commercial, it's wild stuff.

Burton's film is a silly cartoon wherein Depp does his best Crispin Glover impression (there is no question that Twister from 1989 inspired his performance). It's a garish piece of studio product from a director that lost his "Pure Imagination" long ago. It doesn't really matter how much closer it adhered to the source novel when the execution was so dank and misguided.

Different strokes, I guess.

Scarface32 · 11-05-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

If you think this is Burton's worst movie then you have not seen Dark Shadows.

And the Oompa Loompas were fine.

The only reason people hate this movie is because of nostalgia. Yes, Wilder is fantastic in it. However, the Oompa Loompas looked horrible. Plus, I don't care for the golden goose room over the squirrel.

I agree that Dark Shadows was worse, but the Oompa Loompas were NOT fine. First of all, out of every little person in Hollywood, they pick the ugliest one. Second, they CGI his body over and over again. The Oompa Loompas go from being unique people in the original, to being the clone army of the empire in the new version.

Chloenator · 11-06-2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

If you think this is Burton's worst movie then you have not seen Dark Shadows.

I'll watch Dark Shadows over this turd of a film anyday.
I actually went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when it was in theaters. Big mistake! I never been more pissed off after a movie in my life and that is no exaggeration. OMG this was awful!

Monterey Jack · 11-05-2014, 03:07 AM

I have never seen the Gene Wilder version, and I love Tim Burton's version, which is an excellent adaptation of the book.

FilmFreakosaurus · 12-15-2014, 03:15 AM

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I have never seen the Gene Wilder version, and I love Tim Burton's version, which is an excellent adaptation of the book.

The original film adaptation is actually darker (there's even a beheading, though not a human's

) and somewhat more adult oriented. Wilder wonderfully plays equal parts mischievous prankster and malevolent, unstable monster... the characters never know exactly what they're going to get.

Packerfan75 · 11-05-2014, 03:55 AM

I never liked this newer version and I really wanted to. With Tim Burton directing, it should've been great but it just felt lifeless. The original had more heart and felt real. This was more like an animated movie with way too much CG. Depp was also too weird and his backstory was awkward.
Whether this is more like the book or not it just doesn't measure up to the charm of the original.

11-04-2014, 07:28 PM	#1
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 10th Anniversary - March 3, 2015 Warner will be releasing a 10th Anniversary edition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on March 3rd, 2015. It will come with a 32 page "photobook". Not sure if it's a Digibook or something separate. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Pre-order New artwork Original artwork [Show spoiler] Source: WB Press Site Last edited by MifuneFan; 01-13-2015 at 06:33 PM.

11-04-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
jscoggins Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Trading Score:115	I don't know anyone in real life who actually likes this movie.

11-04-2014, 07:49 PM	#6
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Gene Wilder or nothing.

11-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#8
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	I've always really liked this film. Quite bizarre to think that it's been ten years. I remember seeing this one in the cinema.

11-04-2014, 08:00 PM	#9
captveg Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:472 Blu-ray collection:1709 DVD collection:317 Trading Score:1	It gets more right in the adaptation than the 1971 film does, and I generally like it more. I especially appreciate that they didn't make the mistake of having Charlie sneak off and break the factory rules like the 1971 film. That always pissed me off that he got away with that while all the other kids get screwed when they mess with things. That being said, Wilder is what makes the 1971 film work.

11-04-2014, 08:24 PM	#10
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	I like the squirrel scene better than the goose scene in the original film, but that's about it. I dislike the rest of the film, and would take those silly oompa loopas with the orange painted faces over a bunch of them with the same exact actor's face done with CGI. In the original story, where they all identical twins?

11-05-2014, 03:07 AM	#18
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I have never seen the Gene Wilder version, and I love Tim Burton's version, which is an excellent adaptation of the book.

11-05-2014, 03:55 AM	#20
Packerfan75 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Earth 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:355 Digital collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	I never liked this newer version and I really wanted to. With Tim Burton directing, it should've been great but it just felt lifeless. The original had more heart and felt real. This was more like an animated movie with way too much CG. Depp was also too weird and his backstory was awkward. Whether this is more like the book or not it just doesn't measure up to the charm of the original.

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