I hope oompa loompas perform at my funeral

I’m constantly amazed at how tight this movie is. Even “Cheer Up, Charlie” is sincere, even while it might not be a favorite repeat watch for youngsters. Kids movies work best when they’re playing on another level, one that adults can appreciate and one where kids don’t feel like they’re being talked down to. Deadpan newscasters, a psychotic psychiatrist, a wise-cracking Wonka-bar locating computer, and a woman who can’t decide between ransoming her kidnapped husband or keeping her last box of Wonka bars. It’s genius material for a kids movie. That’s not to even get into the brutal mutilation of the lucky golden ticket finders.

Incredible film. Great songs, wonderful production value and an incredible performance by gene wilder. Just a little slow for my taste but undeniably classic.

Listen to the Oompa Loompas and be a good kid.