Willy Wonka: Original vs Remake - 1971 Vs 2005

The Deja Review · Mar 16, 2025 · 1h 3m

🎬 Willy Wonka vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s chocolate factory opened its doors twice, with two very different men holding the keys.

Mart and Trev compare the 1971 film with Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation, looking at Wonka, Charlie, the children, songs, production design and how each film approaches Dahl’s story.

🎬 EARLIER ADAPTATION: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

🎬 NEW ADAPTATION: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Starring:

Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum

Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore

Directed by:

Mel Stuart / Tim Burton

Which version comes out on top?…