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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" DVD

By Ivana Redwine, About.com

DVD Release Date: November 8, 2005

Tagline: "Oompa-Loompas are crazy for coco-beans."

Length: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for quirky situations, action and mild language

Movie Summary:
Directed by Tim Burton, this whimsical comedy is based on the book by Roald Dahl, as was the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," which starred Gene Wilder. This time around, Willy Wonka is played by Johnny Depp, and young Charlie Bucket is played by Freddie Highmore. Charlie is one of five lucky kids who are taken by the quirky Wonka on a tour of his visually stunning chocolate factory, where they have wonderful adventures. The film has entertaining musical numbers.

Selected Special DVD Features:

•Two-Disc DVD Set

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