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One of my childhood, and now adult, favorites.
First time viewing this I was around 5 or so. My mom still reminds me, and anyone who will listen, that I cried at the blue berry inflation scene. To this day I have no idea why that would upset my 5 year old mind, but apparently it did.
About a month or so ago it came on regular TV, and since I hadn't picked it up on DVD yet, I was psyched. While watching I noticed that they had cut out the boat scene. WTF!?! That is, was, and will probably remain my favorite sequence. Not just because it looks cool and cracks me up every time, but also because it builds Wonka's character so well. His twisted sense of humor is built perfectly, and you get what type of guy he is. Without that scene many folks might still be questioning if he is evil or just twisted.
Recently did pick up the DVD, and gleefully watched the boat sequence. That is brilliant acting by Wilder. Johnny better live up to it.
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