Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) Diredtor: Mel Stuart Cast: Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson Memorable Line: "Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple." Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a movie that is both enjoyable and intriguing. The enjoyment comes from the psychedelic treatment of sets and costumes and the intrigue comes from Gene Wilder's unique interpretation of the character Willy Wonka. Charlie (Ostrum) is a poor kid living a spare existence with his family when by good fortune, he purchases a Wonka bar. This ... Read Full Story

Not taking anything away from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but I think I liked this original from 1971 just a tad bit better. Perhaps it's because with new version I knew what to expect so I was prepared for these children to be brats and get into trouble. Plus I've always loved Gene Wilder and he was great as usual in this movie. Charlie (Peter Ostrum) and Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson) dream about finding the one of the lucky golden winning wrappers in Willy Wonka's contest. When Charlie finds the last of the five wrappers, he and grandpa are lucky enough to get ... Read Full Story

Willy Wonka is the legendary candy man who in 2005 made a comeback to take a new twist on the mysterious chocolate factory. Johnny Depp starred as Wonka in the 2005 remake , but the new look didn’t seem to sit well with everyone who watched it. Although there are many big fans of the remake out there who enjoy dressing as the new Willy Wonka . For the old school fans out there be sure to check out Mable’s Willy Wonka Costume page to find the more colorful Gene Wilder / 1971 rendition of Willy Wonka . You could even call it the ... Read Full Story

Willy Wonka is the legendary candy man who in 2005 made a comeback to take a new twist on the mysterious chocolate factory. Johnny Depp starred as Wonka in the 2005 remake , but the new look didn’t seem to sit well with everyone who watched it. Although there are many big fans of the remake out there who enjoy dressing as the new Willy Wonka . For the old school fans out there be sure to check out Mable’s Willy Wonka Costume page to find the more colorful Gene Wilder / 1971 rendition of Willy Wonka . You could even call it the ... Read Full Story

Willy Wonka is the legendary candy man who in 2005 made a comeback to take a new twist on the mysterious chocolate factory. Johnny Depp starred as Wonka in the 2005 remake , but the new look didn’t seem to sit well with everyone who watched it. Although there are many big fans of the remake out there who enjoy dressing as the new Willy Wonka . For the old school fans out there be sure to check out Mable’s Willy Wonka Costume page to find the more colorful Gene Wilder / 1971 rendition of Willy Wonka . You could even call it the ... Read Full Story