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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Apollo Movie Guide's Review Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Apollo Score: Apollo Score: 71. Click for an explanation of the scoring system.

Readers' Rating: 57/100

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Summary

The classic Roald Dahl children’s story is updated by Tim Burton to make chocolate tycoon Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) more complicated. Freddie Highmore stars as sweet little Charlie Bucket.

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2005
USA, UK, Australia
115 minutes
Studio/distributor: Warner

Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language.

Full ReviewRead the full review by Mike DeWolfe Apollo Score: 71

Even if it’s not wholly faithful, this incarnation does the book justice and certainly outshines the 1971 musical. - Mike DeWolfe

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