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Tag: Roald Dahl

Movie Review ~ Wonka

Movie Review Wonka 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Director: Paul King Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan…
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December 14, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Movie Review The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A beloved Roald Dahl story about a rich man who learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill to cheat at gambling. Director: Wes Anderson Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel,…
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September 27, 2023
31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches

31 Days to Scare The Witches 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1967 an orphaned boy and his grandmother find themselves in an unexpected battle against a coven of glamorous witches. Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Jahzir Bruno, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock, Kristin Chenoweth, Josette Simon, Codie-Lei Eastick, Charles Edwards, Morgana Robinson Rated:…
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October 21, 2020
Movie Review ~ The BFG

Movie Review The BFG 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope…
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June 30, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ The BFG

Synopsis: The imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Release Date: July 1, 2016 Thoughts: The works of Roald Dahl have found their way to the screen over the years, from a 70s take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (and Tim…
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December 9, 2015
Down From the Shelf ~ The Witches

The Facts: Synopsis: A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse. Stars: Angelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Bill Paterson Director: Nicolas Roeg Rated: PG Running Length: 91 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: The Witches has…
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January 1, 2013