I’ve grown to love Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory more with time, especially since I’ve become a dad three times over and each child has fallen in love with the movie (along with the recent remake, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Each time, I’ve fallen in love with this classic movie and story all over again.
The music is wonderful, such as “Candy Man”, “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” and especially my favorite, “Pure Imagination”. Here’s the scene where we were introduced to “Pure Imagination”. I remember as a kid wishing I could go to such a place where everything was made of candy and chocolate.
I think one of the reasons why I love this movie so much is because it’s all about keeping in touch with your inner child. It stirs up childhood memories and dreams which always fills you with youth and inspiration. It’s such a marvelous feeling. I also enjoy watching the expressions on kids’ faces as they watch the movie.
Here’s the Golden ticket scene.
The Candy Man Can
Here’s the ending where Charlie passes the test
Here’s the trailer
Here are the lyrics including some of the dialogue for the “Pure Imagination” scene and song
Willy Wonka:
[Spoken]
Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
[Sung]
Come with me
And you’ll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you’ll see
Into your imagination
We’ll begin
With a spin
Traveling in
The world of my creation
What we’ll see
Will defy
Explanation
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There’s nothing
To it
There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You’ll be free
If you truly wish to be
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There’s nothing
To it
There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You’ll be free
If you truly
Wish to be