Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 40th Anniversary Edition (DVD)

This is a classic movie featuring Gene Wilder that I enjoyed watching as a child. I ordered this movie to watch with my son who is playing Mike Teavee in the school play. This movie is appropriate for young children and avoids any of today's questionable topics. This is a safe family-friendly film. The DVD arrived quickly and had no imperfections from shipping or the manufacturer. The movie played well and the quality was acceptable considering its age. I am happy to now have Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as part of our DVD collection. I would recommend this movie as it was affordably priced, arrived quickly, and is a good quality feature.

My all-time favorite movie is a captivating blend of stunning visuals, compelling storytelling, and unforgettable characters that draw you into its world. The intricate plot weaves together themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience, making each viewing an emotional journey. From the breathtaking cinematography to the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, every aspect of the film resonates deeply with me, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll.

Growing up in the 80s, this movie was always a classroom highlight. I remember in third grade, we were going to be watching this movie as a reward and I had to miss class that day. I was devastated.As an adult, you start to see just how creepy this movie truly is. I don't know how third graders could sleep at night after watching this movie, between the insanity of the boat scene to children disappearing and turning into blueberries. And the Oompa Loompas? Kinda creepy as a child, but as an adult, it makes you wonder if those Oompa Loompas were onto something, teaching us lessons through catchy and bizarre songs.Poor Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe and the entire Bucket family...but as an adult, the true and genuine message shines through. Of the children lucky enough to find a Golden Ticket, it was Charlie and Charlie alone who went into his experience, humble and respectful, and it was Charlie who was ultimately rewarded with the grandest of prizes when Willy Wonka realized Charlie's pure soul and his personality traits that led him to see wrong from right.I can't lie when I say that watching this movie after a couple of cocktails can be hilarious, because it is certainly not politically correct by 2023 standards, but it's still an excellent movie that takes you on a bizarre ride of colors, sounds and a storyline that nearly pops off your screen. It will also always be one of my favorite Gene Wilder roles, between his crazy physical stunts to the creepy songs (the boat ride!) and I would never turn down the opportunity to take some time out of adult life to watch this movie.

Great movie, watch it all the time.

Classic and favorite for the late Gene Wilder! Outstanding performance and great to watch for years to come,!

Great classic movie

I grew up watching this movie. I thought it was an amazing movie and I still do. That is the only reason I bought the steelbook version. To me, Gene Wilder is the only Willy Wonka and he was absolutely spectacular in this film.The 4K version of this movie does not have Dolby Vision. That probably explains the slightly below average clarity and picture quality. The only real nice thing about the 4K version is that the colors are pretty vivid. The blu-ray version is nice and nothing special. Audio on it is pretty good on both versions. The artwork on the case itself is pretty good, nothing spectacular.I was pretty surprised that this pricey steelbook movie was shipped in a thin plastic bag with absolutely no padding or protection. Luckily it showed up with no dents or quality issues. I would only recommend this 4K steelbook version if you are a huge fan of this film and you can get it on sale.

Favorite movie! All time classic!!! I love the original nothing can top it! I was so happy to see amazon had it and I bought it, and every other version! It actually pays to be a prime member:)