That hug is twice as heart-touching when you know that Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum were friends in real life too. They even shared a candy bar. By all intents and purposes, Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket's friendship was real, at least in a sense.
When Gene died, Peter Ostrum changed his Twitter info. He added “Inherited a chocolate factory on 29 August 2016.” He also said it was like losing a parent when Gene died. We really lost someone special when Wilder passed away…
+fifibrainiac99 Not to Jinx anything, butbever wonder if Warner Bros. will make a sequel to the original to find out whatever happened to Charlie and his fellow compatriots?
"But, Charlie... Don't forget what happen the man who suddenly got everything he ever wanted." "What happen?" "He lives happily ever after." Gene Wilder really did live happily ever after...
@@SafeComfortableRU-vid nope, Willy Wonka got what he wanted, someone who wasn't corrupted by the world to share his creation with to keep it pure and innocent.
That wasn't an act. Gene was a wonderful man. He lived in my town, and when you saw him, he would always talk to you and he was really a warm caring man. Everyone where I live was so sad the day he died.
That was pretty true of Gene himself. He retired from acting when he felt he was ready to, and though I miss him, I'm happy he got to live a full life and do everything he wanted, even leaving acting on his own terms.
Could you imagine someone getting messed with by some bullies or something and they victim pulls out a little flute and does the tune to call an oompa loompa but because it's real life, it's really just a warning sound the attackers don't know and the victim whoops their ass.
This scene always brought me close to tears, I think it's because Gene Wilder plays a man who possesses ultimate compassion and really sees the value of children and, by extension, the future. It's such a beautiful scene and always reminds me of how much good their is in the world.
David Selzter, who helped write the screenplay (though uncredited) said that Gene's likeability and warmth went a long way since in the book, Wonka is portrayed as a more mysterious and more creepy figure that we see on screen (think of the boat ride scene, stretched to an entire book) Sad to say, Johnny Depp's inferior portrayal is considered a more accurate version of Dahl's Wonka than Wilder's version. Interesting fact- David Selzter late wrote and directed the Melanie Griffith-Michael Douglas drama Shining Through, which means he is the one responsible for "taste my strudel"
I'm glad they didn't make willy wonka a darker character, I think this movie was spot on. A true classic. I don't want to hate on the newer one, it's got its ups and downs, but the old version will always represent the true feeling of the story. No competition
"And Charlie don't forget what happened to the man that suddenly got everything he ever wanted... He lived happily ever after". Best ending line in a movie ever. Growing up this movie taught me about imagination and I still love it because it was part of my childhood. Such a brilliant ending to a great movie.
Wonka: But he did have to earn it, hint hint Grandpa Joe: do it Charlie, I’m not going back to that four person bed, even I’ll do it Wonka: no it has to be a child
I'm I the only one who cries at the very end? It's so powerful and you can tell that Gene Wilder truly loves Peter (Charlie) I JUST GET SO EMOTIONAL, IT'S MY CHILDHOOD!!
Same here. The end manages to capture a world that I think we all wish existed. It also captures the loneliness that Willy Wonka probably felt. Beautifully done.
"The whole family. I want you to bring them all." This sole line is the reason I like this movie more than Tim Burton's. Johnny Depp's Wonka refused to let his family come to the factory (albeit there was a loophole) but Gene's Wonka was so open hearted towards Charlie. Godspeed, Mr. Wilder - Mr. Wonka.
Felt like the difference between the animated grinch vs the live action. Trying to add a change to the story to show that a journey is not perfect. Life is not so easy but we strive to achieve that happy ending.
i was before age 10, watching this with my dad, and somehow knew the meaning…i remember sobbing with my dad crying and this is the most fondest memory ive had with my dad. he passed away 3 weeks ago and watching this has always made me sob my eyes out, but now…im 20 turning 21 in 2 days and im sobbing hysterically. this is one of the most special moments ill remember with my dad.. i miss him so much and my heart hurts so bad. i love you dad.
It really drives home the point that the factory was a invention of Wonka’s childlike wonder and imagination. Due to their adventure, they’re able to see the beauty of the mundane world with a new perspective, rather than having the factory be this supernatural paradise that renders the outside world unfulfilling by comparison.
You can tell how happy Charlie was when offered to accommodate the whole family. The poor family was living in poverty and won the jackpot for generations.
There will be nothing like this movie. Tim buttons version (although interesting) was a bad dream compared to this. This movie this scene especially (with pure imagination playing in the background) is whimsical nostalgic classic yet playful...shit it just makes you happy man.
Kristian Jackson Roald Dahl hated the Gene Wilder adaptation so much that he stopped them from adapting the sequel novel, "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator". The Burton version was made by giving Dahl's widow, Felicity, and daughter, Lucy, total control over the directors, writers and actors and is far closer to the original book.
BritishCommentWriter I doubt that last bit somewhat. Tim Burton is a very headstrong director with a clear vision of where to take his movies. It's been a long time since I've read the book, but I don't remember the remake getting very close to the original tone either. It still very much feels like a Burton film, more than anything, and for better or for worse.
***** The only thing I recall being the same in the book as the movie was the squirrel scene with Veruca Salt, The kids being shown in their altered state, and the fact Charlie's Dad was alive and working in a factory screwing on toothpaste caps. Everything else was modernized such as Mike Teavee playing video games.
Jopo1226 Well this thing is primarily being made for modern children. The idea that in a 2005 film you would pay someone to screw on toothpaste caps is silly enough by itself, but a child being obsessed with TV would have had seriously confused 21st century children and turned them off. Just like it would have been if the book had been about a kid obsessed with radio.
***** I mistyped a little. I meant to say that the Dahl family were given total control over the CASTING of the directors, writers and actors, and would have to be satisfied with the overall outline of the film before they signed off on it. But here's the thing. Burton and Dahl are very much cut from the same cloth. They both like to find delight and wonder in the grotesque. Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice are the kind of things I could see Dahl writing.
"But Charlie don't forget what happened to the man that suddenly got everything he always wanted... he lived happily ever after." I will always live by this quote. Thank you Gene Wilder for everything you did
@@Elysia63 Well, I wouldn't necessarily say that's true about THIS Charlie: it IS true about the one from the remake though. Which, in a way, is the reason I like the original more. Charlie in the new one is almost TOO saintly, and as such isn't an obtainable goal for children to look up to. In the original, Charlie does have moments of frustration, which is a good subtle message for kids: "It's okay to be upset at times, as long as you keep your heart in the right place and stay true."
"Don't forget about what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he ever wanted." "What happened?" "He lived happily ever after." He wasn't talking about Charlie; look at that smile at the end as he hugs him ;__;
I like to think he was talking about both of them. Charlie gets to live happily ever after because his family will live comfortably in the factory for the rest of their lives, never to live in poverty again. Wonka gets to live happily ever after because he has found the right heir to his factory.
I always luved the last part after he talks to charlie and has that genuine smile on his face then hugs him, now that hes gone it makes me wanna cry ); We luv u Gene Wilder~
The end to this movie is absolutely beautiful and when Jean gives Charlie a hug you can see that it is 100%loving and affectionate and I always kind of choke up a little bit at the end of the movie expeshally when Wonker gives Charlie the Chocolate factory but the whole scene is absolutely beautiful and one of the best endings out of any movies out there.
I love the glass elevator ending so much, because the ultimate reward of the fantastical and whimsical journey at the chocolate factory is getting Charlie and his Grandpa to see the beauty of their reality. The little town and all the fields and farms around, this movie is amazing
this is the best movie he's done... I swear when u thinking about him dying , and then that signature song comes on u get emotional R.I.P., Gene Wilder, will be well missed.
+adam wickens Don't get me wrong, Johnny Depp is AMAZING - but he isn't Willy Wonka, too comedic and nutty. Gene Wilder's brings what Wonka was in the book.
@@Ih8kone After all that he had witnessed at the factory, (not to mention getting yelled at by the factory owner himself) he decided to take care of animals instead of Oompa Loompas.
This whole film is just simply amazing in every way, I was blessed to have seen this as a child and even to this day it stuck with me hard. The ending though how can you not shed a tear on how beautiful and pure and genuine and honest it is, the director of this film truly gave us something amazing. Such a beautiful beautiful film. I tear up every time, because I remember when we were just little children our hearts were the same, only to grow up in an evil world.Let this film remember who you were as a child, I never forget the feeling. So sad. :(
There was a reason for that. His father was an absolute dick to him. He wouldn't let him eat chocolate. So he ran away. Living with parents like that make you believe that all parents are like that. Which was why he was the way he was, until Charlie went with him to visit his father again and they made up. Then he took Charlie's whole entire house as well as his family and put them inside the factory.
Not to mention the Wonka in the remake hated children. He was completely unconcerned with the children's health and cruel to them right from the get go before he even knew them.
To put to rest the Dahl case: Dahl signed off on all but a few small details of the script in this movie. The last lines, beginning with, "Don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he ever wanted..." were some of the very few bits not directly approved by Dahl. That's not to say that he couldn't have been disappointed with the finished product, just that nearly all of the script was approved. (The approved script had Grandpa Joe just shouting with happiness, but it was suddenly decided that something extra was needed, and the head writer came up with this wonderful exchange on demand in just a few minutes.) Not necessarily to put down the newer film, but to those of us who grew up with this one, no remake or new plot can match this, with its slightly dated feel but with more approachable special effects that don't rely on "you can do anything with CGI" and some very sweet acting, both from people who went on to great acting careers (like Wilder) and from ones who did not (Peter Ostrum).
personally i feel both films had good bits and bad bits. if youre looking for a classic, watch this one. if youre looking for one closer to the book watch the other one
The 2005 is that much close their just give Wonka a backstory what i Don't need. I think dahl like and dislike the old movie because dahl made a sequel book with the Wonkaelivator thats maybe a part of the movie he liked. The golden goose was maybe a scene he don't like.
@@queenofhearts9024 Dahl hated this movie so much, that he wrote into his will that nobody will EVER make a movie about the sequel to this movie/book, called Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. So sadly, as much as we'd love to see the next book made into a movie, Dahl ensured that could never, ever happen by way of his last will and testament (we'll never see Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator OR any versions with any kind of likeness to it whatsoever). 😕
"Don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted." "What happened?" "He lived happily ever after." This is the only correct answer.
Sorry, but this is my thought. Don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. What happened? He becomes president in 2016.
Screw the freaking Tim Burton film. I love Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, I really do. But this version is a childhood classic. It may not be as close to the book as the Tim Burton film, and Roald Dahl may not have liked this one, but the whimsy and beauty of this movie will far outlast the remake. My heart swells every time I see this movie.
+Luis Aguilar Burton followed by the book more than this version,his daughter said that his version did justice than wilder's version(Dahl said that it was so bad that it was an insult to the book & wouldn't even watch it); however I can understand wonka in Burton's film bc he gave a backstory of wonka about his childhood(even though it was a not in the book). everyone claims Burton's version was darker, but wilder's was truly dark in his factory scaring the family shitless in the tunnel & how sadistic was he when he didn't even save Augustus when he was near him , in Burton's version Augustus was across the way from him & wasn't even close to try to save him. think about it man!
Adrianna De Vega The truth is, this film is really good and it doesn't matter if it doesn't follow the source material. They probably spent more man-hours on the set design and lightning than Dahl spent typing the book. Not every single thing needs to be super-depressing, even if all the writer's guilds think otherwise.
Gilda Radner was his wife - she was an original member of the "not ready for prime time players" when Saturday Night Live started in 1975. She died from Ovarian Cancer : ( Peace and Love man : )
I pushed him off a cliff into a sea of gasoline with a thousand hungry piranhas and threw a match in it. *Tear runs down cheek and blows nose into shirt...*
Thank you Gene for the love you gave to the world. I'm sure you're in Paradise now. I feel the same way as you once said to the Amish Community in your film 'The Frisco Kid': "I shall never forget thy kindness."
I remember watching this with my whole family sitting together in the living room on the farm. Growing up on that farm wasn't easy and had it's fair share of very difficult times but now when I see clips of movies like this it reminds me of the times when the whole family was together and although we had very little as far as possessions we had the best of what you could have in that room with a tube tv and an antenna on the roof that was lucky to get 6 clear channels. Mom and dad are gone as with the grandparents who lived with us but I'm lucky and privileged to have these memories.
This is also one of those moments that really show Wilder’s acting range. In less than three minutes he just made everybody scared, then laugh, and then cry. Not many actors can do that.
@@shaniamontoya5951 i don't think a soul like Charlie's would want to pass on an heirloom like that to just any of his descendants. I think, knowing Charlie, he'd much rather give it to a stranger's child, if that child's soul is more pure than Charlie's own blood. As an adult, he would want that.
I don't know if this is exactly what you mean. But after this, Charlie would do exactly what Willy Wonka did. (invite five kids to the factory, and kill off four of them)
To me Willy Wonka represents the spirit that tries to push you past your intellect. Equal parts ominous and inviting, he has more power in the story than anyone because it's HIS world because HE chooses to make it. This scene almost feels like Gene Wilder is passing the "baton of silliness" to the next generation, as if to say "Keep things silly while I'm away, never loose sight of the beauty of nonsense. You have the same capacity for wonder and imagination as I do, you're the masters of your own story because it's you who is deciding to tell it. You can even eat the dishes."
he basically helped out charlie when he was in a dire situatin here, his family was poor and in bad living conditions. mr wonka fixed all that with making charlie his successor and letting his family move into the money making factory where they can live much or easily.
i like this mr.wonka better than the new one :) the new one was so selfish, just because he had problems with his dad he didn't want to let charlie bring his family in the factory, and this one is the opposite :)
Tim Burton's version was simply too dull and melodramatic. The Burton characters were boring and passive and had no likable personalities, Charlie's character in the Burton version was downright uninteresting, you barley even see any of him during the film. It simply was a lame attempt to pay tribute to this version which had all the charm and lovability of characters and wit and dialogue. This version simply nailed all the needed character quality and cinematic presence to make it a classic forever.
The 1971 film gives Charlie a role to play. In the book and Burton film, the only reason he wins is because he doesn't actually do anything. He doesn't interact with anything in the factory really. The 1971 film had Charlie make a mistake instead of being inactive. One of my problems with Roald Dahl's work is that his characters are either all good or all bad. There never seems to be in-between. The 1971 film has Charlie be good but still not perfect. He gets sad, he gets angry, he gets jealous and he can even be a little greedy. But it doesn't make him a bad kid, it just makes him a normal kid. Wonka setting up all the kids with the guy pretending to be Slugworth offering them riches to betray Wonka is his ultimate test. It's safe to assume that had the other children made it to the end of the tour they would have made the choice to give Slugworth the Gobstopper. Charlie giving Wonka the gobstopper back even right after Wonka yells at him and denies him the final reward was the determining factor on whether or not Charlie was going to win. It gave Charlie not only a more prominent role to play, but something to prove, it gave him more dimension, it made him more realistic and it makes his victory more earned. The book Charlie and Burton Charlie are all good selflessness and nothing else.
I fucking love the end. It's so beautiful when he said "dont forget what happend to the man that suddenly got what he always wanted, he lived happily ever after.." that got me crying. It actually got one of my friend from 2 years ago that cried during this
I recently caught this in theaters. I was in the theater all by myself and it was playing on the big screen. When this scene hit man did I tear up. A 28 yr old grown man nearly brought to tears by Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I grew up on this movie and man it was such a magical experience.
