Willy Wonka is a character created by writer Roald Dahl for his 1964 children’s book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
The novel spawned two movies. In the first version in 1971, directed by Mel Stuart, Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) was depicted as a creative eccentric genius who bewildered people with his antics. Film critics acclaimed Wilder’s performance, some saying it was his best ever.
In 2005, Tim Burton directed a different version, starring Johnny Depp in the title role. Depp’s interpretation was, naturally, different from Wilder’s and Wonka’s behavior in this movie was viewed more as a character flaw.
Opinions are divided about the relative merits of each version, but our LifeDaily team chose the quotes below from the first movie because it reminded them of their childhood!
Here is our selection of Willy Wonka quotes – all from Willy himself:
Try some more. The strawberries taste like strawberries, and the snozzberries taste like snozzberries.
But Charlie, don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. He lived happily ever after.
So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.
Where is fancy bred, in the heart or in the head?
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.
There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination.
We are the music makers… and we are the dreamers of dreams.
The suspense is terrible… I hope it’ll last.
If the good Lord had intended us to walk, he wouldn’t have invented roller skates.
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.
This selection of Willy Wonka quotes only provides the essence of the movie.
To appreciate the true genius of Gene Wilder’s performance you just have to see the film.
Have you seen either or both of the Willy Wonka films? If so, which did you prefer? If not, will our list of quotes encourage you see them?
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