Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Director:

Tim Burton

Writers (WGA):

Roald Dahl (book)
John August (screenplay)

Release Date:

15 July 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Oompa-Loompas are crazy for Coco-Beans

Plot:

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Plot Keywords:

Machete | Corporate Espionage | Childhood Memory | Miniaturization | Candymaker

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 31 nominations

US Showtimes:

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Cast

Johnny Depp	...	Willy Wonka
Freddie Highmore	...	Charlie Bucket
David Kelly	...	Grandpa Joe
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Mrs. Bucket
Noah Taylor	...	Mr. Bucket
Missi Pyle	...	Mrs. Beauregarde
James Fox	...	Mr. Salt
Deep Roy	...	Oompa Loompa
Christopher Lee	...	Dr. Wonka
Adam Godley	...	Mr. Teavee
Franziska Troegner	...	Mrs. Gloop
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Violet Beauregarde (as Annasophia Robb)
Julia Winter	...	Veruca Salt
Jordan Fry	...	Mike Teavee
Philip Wiegratz	...	Augustus Gloop

Also Known As:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate (Argentina) (Mexico) (Peru) (Spain) [es]
Charlie et la chocolaterie (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik (Austria) (Germany) [de]
A Fantástica Fábrica de Chocolate (Brazil) [pt]
Charlie e a Fábrica de Chocolate (Portugal) [pt]
Charlie i la fàbrica de xocolata (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Charlie i tvornica cokolade (Croatia) [hr]
Charlie kai to ergostasio sokolatas, O (Greece) [el]
Charlie og chokoladefabrikken (Denmark) [da]
Charlie'nin çikolata fabrikasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Fabbrica di cioccolato, La (Italy) [it]
Jali ja suklaatehdas (Finland) [fi]
Kalle och chokladfabriken (Sweden) [sv]
Kalli og s?lg?tisger?in (Iceland) [is]
Karlík a továrna na cokoládu (Czech Republic) [cs]

MPAA:

Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language.

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Sonix (IMAX version) | DTS-ES | Dolby Digital EX | SDDS

Certification:

Belgium:KT | South Korea:All | USA:PG (certificate #41837) | Spain:T | Denmark:7 | Germany:o.Al. (f) | Taiwan:GP | Sweden:Btl | Finland:K-7 | Germany:6 (bw) | Canada:G | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | Australia:PG | UK:PG | Ireland:PG | Canada:G (British Columbia) | Brazil:Livre | Czech Republic:12 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Mexico:A | Philippines:G | Peru:PT | Norway:7 | Argentina:Atp | Hong Kong:I | Portugal:M/6

Filming Locations:

Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

Peter Ustinov was offered the role of Grandpa Joe but died before he could give the producers his answer.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Willie goes back to see his father and the dentist examines Willie's teeth, the fingers holding the mirror completely change position between the shots from inside Willie's mouth to outside, both times. The size of the handle also changes between shots.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: This is a story of an ordinary little boy named Charlie Bucket. He was not faster, or stronger, or more clever than other children. His family was not rich or powerful or well-connected; in fact, they barely had enough to eat. Charlie Bucket was the luckiest boy in the entire world. He just didn't know it yet.

Movie Connections:

References Batman (1989)

Soundtrack:

Good Morning Starshine

Fresh coat of paint to an old favorite...

I was extremely pleased with the new Charlie and The Chocolate Factory movie, remake of the 70's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Tim Burton did an excellent job recreating the original lines and incorporating his own interpretation, which made this 2005's version exciting, comedic and entertaining. I loved the mix of characters that starred - some rookies and some vets - their roles were played magnificently. I was also very pleased with Johnny Depp's performance in relation to the original Willy Wonka. I arrived thinking his role was going to be like most every other role he's played, with his own attitude. But, it was totally different from what everyone was used to, and it was hilarious. I loved the mix of sarcasm and comedy. The audience was full of a mix of different ages and everyone was laughing and really getting into it. The end was one of the best parts because everyone thought it was going to end negatively, but of course they made it even better than the original. Everyone was on their feet and clapping for a job well done. Tim Burton, Johnny Depp - Bravo!