A set of wonderful magical fairy tales. At the same time, it is only limited to "fairy tales"

Paris 2022-03-15 09:01:01

It is said that this film is a noir film wrapped in fairy tales, I asked, where is the black? The actions in the whole film are actually very politically correct. Even the punishment of the four children is just a light-hearted tease like a naughty prank. In addition, the message from the whole film is really positive and almost old-fashioned. It didn't appear in "The Master of Chocolate" in the beginning. This is a genuine fairy tale, but of course it will not be without the registered trademark of Tim Burton-the magical atmosphere is in it. So let's call this film a magical fairy tale.


I don’t want to praise Tim Burton’s familiar magic atmosphere. I try to put forward a few points. In addition to the obvious fantasy scene composition, Tim Burton’s other clues that penetrate the magic atmosphere for the movie can also be extended to find out by the official readers. Go to Tim Burton's great skills elsewhere, and look back to me.


First, Tim Burton has already opened the door to the beginning of the film, dissolving the fully automated chocolate making process into the dark background and accompanied by the thrilling surging music to let the viewers step into the mysterious atmosphere. It is necessary to know that mystery is an important element in the magical sensation, and therefore this film opening is definitely not to be ignored.


Second, five children just arrived at the entrance of the factory to listen to the scene of the "Willy Wonka" welcome song, from the boring lyrics to the "fright" of "fire" and then followed by the exaggerated black super Wang Kawei "Godless" appearance It once again highlights the "magic" in the magical fantasy, that is, the weird feeling.


Third, all the extraordinary human beings in the chocolate factory. In addition to the dwarf who is very robbing steel, one must mention the squirrel peeling specialist who compares the nut factory opened by the spoiled Jiajia's father before and after. This is a wonderful setting that is reasonable but unexpected. Secondly, animal employees have a deeper sense of fantasy than the dwarves that are similar to ordinary people.


The last and most important point is of course the set of people. Johnny Depp's modeling and performance are really nothing to say, an expression, and Wang Kawei who is strange in every gesture and action. Regardless of the white voice or the nervous stiff expression, the magical atmosphere is once again highlighted. Johnny Depp single-handedly surrendered the atmosphere of the movie. His interpretation of the magical role is truly unique in the film industry. Wang Ka From the very beginning, Wei Yijiao really didn't think he could be chosen by others.


In addition to the excellent magical atmosphere, Tim Burton also played many movie genres and classics this time. Obviously, the easy-to-see types include the popular preaching [sing and dance] and various [sci-fi] settings in the factory. In the classic aspect, in addition to the middle and middle stage Johnny Depp holding scissors and cutting the ribbon to play with the audience's collective memories of Edward Scissorhands, what must be mentioned is one of the most impressive scenes in the film-the TV room. This section sends TV crazy kids to the TV lesson for a meal that is already extremely ironic, but the really wonderful thing should be counted up to the previous setting of "2001: A Space Odyssey". As for the details, I still should not wear it. Always know that you have enough nuclei.


But at the very end, it's necessary to mention the two aspects of the story structure and theme.


Fairy tales are flat and straightforward. There is nothing wrong with it, but the process of watching the other four children take turns and being punished is indeed a bit too simple. Often when they arrive at a new attraction, whoever’s children come out first and talk nonsense, it’s just a story. The words are indeed too mediocre. Moreover, Charlie's sophisticated sophistication is indeed too distorted compared to other annoying children, and the dialogues he uttered several times were low-handedly sensational, which had to discount the movie anyway.


As for the theme, since Tim Burton's death of his father, both the "Orange of the Fish" and the "Chocolate Master" have been discussing parent-child issues. Last time I borrowed the legend of a lie and acted as a hero to talk about father-son communication with a certain depth and true emotions. However, the theme of parent-child relationship in this work is one-way preaching without objective and multi-faceted discussion. The overall message is not clear. For example, the ending emphasizes "How happy to have a family." So what is the purpose of the previous series of accusations of hating children? The unclear meaning of the theme message is another part of the film that missed the film. For Tim Burton, the discussion of parent-child relationship has always been a topic that should not be the subject of his strength. This should be beyond doubt.


All in all, "Chocolate Master" is a set of wonderful magical fairy tales, but it still lacks depth and drama in the eyes of adults. It is said that the end of this film is only in fairy tales. To the judge who had gone to the childish mind, it was a little tasteless after all.

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Extended Reading

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory quotes

  • Charlie Bucket: But it didn't close forever, it's open right now.

    Mrs. Bucket: Ah, yes, well sometimes, when grown ups say "forever," they mean, "a very long time."

    Grandpa George: Such as, I feel like I've eaten nothing but cabbage soup forever.

    Mr. Bucket: Now pops...

    Grandma Josephine: The factory did close, Charlie.

    Grandpa Joe: And it seemed like it was going to be closed forever. Then, one day, we saw smoke rising from the chimneys. The factory was back in business!

    Charlie Bucket: Did you get your job back?

    Grandpa Joe: No. No one did.

    Charlie Bucket: But there must be people working there.

    Grandma Josephine: Think about it, Charlie. Have you ever seen a single person going into that factory? Or coming out of it?

    Charlie Bucket: No. The gates are always closed.

    Grandpa Joe: Exactly.

    Charlie Bucket: But then, who's running the machines?

    Mrs. Bucket: Nobody knows, Charlie.

  • Violet Beauregarde: [hugs Wonka] Mr. Wonka, I'm Violet Beauregarde.

    Willy Wonka: [freaked out] Oh. I don't care.

    Violet Beauregarde: Well, you should care. Because I'm the girl who's gonna win the special prize at the end.

    Willy Wonka: Well, you do seem confident and confidence is key.