Change Your Image
chelseamccarty-cm
Lists
An error has ocurred. Please try againReviews
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME, at least one of them
This movie is phenomenal on all accounts. I haven't read any other reviews, however if any say this movie is not top of the line material, discount them immediately.
To appreciate this movie you need to appreciate so much more than simply mindlessly watching television. It is immensely deep, and anyone who says otherwise is a nitwit. (see what I did there?)
Naturally one can appreciate the movie for the sheer brilliant performance given by Gene Wilder. He is horrifically and terrifyingly BRILLIANT! Whether it is his ability to pull at the heartstrings of the audience from his sweet and innocent eyes, or his ability to pierce the very bottom of the audience's soul in pure terror and fright, he is amazing. He is definitely one of my favorite actors of all time.
Some people claim that this movie is just plain weird, so be it. It is weird, but that doesn't mean it isn't good. I love every last bit of this movie. I also read in the trivia listed here that Leonardo Di Caprio once claimed it was one of his favorite movies, so tell that to those naysayers.
My favorite scene is most likely the boat scene. I LOVE IT. Wilder is so terrifying. That he can captivate so much fear, just WOW. There are not words to describe my feelings about this movie.
Further, I love the random quotes throughout the movie. The one liners that Wilder throws about on whim throughout the movie are actually references to brilliant works of literature and poetry. He quotes Shakespeare and Arthur O'Shaughnessy, just to name a few.
From this movie I also gained on of my favorite poems of all times, it was an Ode written by the latter from above. "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams, wandering by lone sea breakers and sitting by desolate streams, world-losers and world- foresakers on whom the pale moon gleams, yet we are the movers and shakers, of the world forever, it seems." AHHHH. Wondrous. I actually have that portion of the poem memorized because I love it THAT much.
Also, fun fact, if you want to creep people out hard core, take a lesson from old Willy himself. Memorize random quotes and such and then at random times stop whatever it is that you are doing and peer deeply into the eyes of someone around you. Then begin reciting what you have memorized. The reactions are hilarious.
Something to look for in the movie which methinks is an anachronism can be seen right about the time when Charlie gets the golden ticket. There are actually several if you look hard. First, if you see the ads behind him when he is wandering about the outside of the candy store they are clearly not the era they are going for in the film. But what is most out of place is the man standing in blue jeans and a black shirt reading a newspaper. I don't know if he was mistakenly on set, if he was supposed to be there, or what. But it is worth noting and observing.
All in all it is a great film. Good for children in that they don't truly understand everything about it. Cool for adults because they can see it on a deeper level. One final remark, why did no one ever notice the man with the huge slash across his face talking to their children? For all they knew he could have been whispering sweet nothings into their ears. But at the same time I think it was done for humour reasons. I like to think of Gene Wilder and his crew sort of being like Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, Jason Segel, James Franco, and that lot. They just represent different time periods. Word.
The Twilight Zone: Spur of the Moment (1964)
Eerie
I have given this episode a 7/10, but keep in mind that is on a scale in comparison to the rest of TZ episodes.
Rarely do TZ episodes truly give me the creeps, but this episode does. It is almost horrific in a way. I love TZ for so much, and being creepy is naturally a part of it. However, with this episode it is just disturbing. The reoccurring scenes and the simplicity of the makeup and long black hair are probably what makes this simple episode so frightening.
If you don't see this episode for everything it truly is then you won't be as disturbed by it. However, all the same, you should watch it. XD
The Twilight Zone: Number 12 Looks Just Like You (1964)
One of My Favorites
This is truly one of the best Twilight Zone episodes. I absolutely love every last bit of it. It is eerily similar to the world we live in today, and for that reason I find it incredible to be from the sixties. It is almost as if Rod Serling and his wondrous cast of writers had a crystal ball with which they looked into the future.
As someone said before, there are a series of books by Scott Westerfield entitled "Uglies", "Pretties", "Specials", and "Extras". I read them when I was younger before I ever saw this TZ episode.
It is identical in every way. In fact, I whole heartedly believe Westerfield's mind was sparked by this episode. Otherwise he and this episode's author must have been smoking the same. LOLZ only kidding.
Nevertheless, one of the best TZ hands down--and that is coming from a true fan.
I totally recommend you to watch it.