Is Willy Wonka a musical? Discuss…
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It was a debate I saw online today, and it’s kind of an interesting one… Do you consider Willy Wonka a musical or a movie with a cooie of musical pieces?
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AI Overview
A musical movie is a film genre where songs are woven into the narrative, often accompanied by dance, to advance the plot, develop characters, or serve as elaborate production numbers. In essence, it's a movie where characters break into song and dance to express emotions, thoughts, and motivations, creating a unique cinematic experience.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Music Integration:
Songs are not just background music; they are an integral part of the story, furthering the narrative or character development.
Emotional Expression:
Musicals often utilize music to convey emotions that might be difficult to express through dialogue alone.
Dance and Choreography:
Dance routines, often choreographed, enhance the visual and emotional impact of the songs and scenes.
Narrative and Character Development:
Musical numbers can reveal character motivations, advance the plot, or build tension.
Classic Examples:
Popular examples include "The Wizard of Oz," "Singin' in the Rain," and "West Side Story," among many others.Yes, Willy Wonka is a musical
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I never thought of it as a musical.
I did post this before... a bit of a clickbait video title, but still love the passion in his videos. Skip to 5:30... and 7:30... for the diminished chord he argues makes this such a beautiful song.
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@Renauda said in Is Willy Wonka a musical? Discuss…:
No idea. Have never watched it. Just understood it was a kids’ movie.
Although enjoyable, it's another movie where Hollywood messed with a very good book. They made it very sentimental. The book was a lot less so.
Apparently, Roald Dahl wanted Spike Milligan to play the Willy Wonka, which would have been very different, but probably not nearly as successful.
