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Willy Wonka Chocolat Comparison

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As Charlie opened his one and only birthday present, he couldn’t have been happier. He felt the smooth edges of the small rectangular package and could almost taste his favorite thing above all, a Willy Wonka chocolate bar. He had heard about the lucky few who had found golden tickets, but could only hope he could one day join them. As his fingers found the edge of the packet, he ripped quickly but carefully. His eyes were full of disappointment when they searched for a glimmer of gold, but only found the muddy brown of the thing he once loved. This beloved tale of a poor boy with dreams of meeting his idol has become an iconic film and novel for children around the world. Its message is universal, but the key differences between Mel Stuart’s Willy Wonka and the …show more content…

The basic plots of these two movies are practically identical except for one crucial distinction, Willy Wonka. By giving Wonka an in depth backstory, in Burton’s rendition, it completely changes the theme of the films. Wonka, played by Johnny Depp, is haunted by his past from having a candy forbidding dentist as a father. This gives his character a deep seated aversion to any form of family. Through flashbacks and daydreams, Burton added another side to Wonka’s character. It showed his tortured soul which made the film more enjoyable for audiences of all ages. However the ending is considered far too dark for younger audiences, painting Willy Wonka as more of a villain than a hero. When Charlie finally makes it to the end of the tour instead of welcoming him and his family into the factory with open arms like the original film, Wonka is cold and tells Charlie to leave his family behind or give up all the riches in the world. Charlie, of course, chooses his family and Wonka is forced to re-examine his life and what really

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