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Is Willy Wonka a musical? Discuss…

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  • LuFins DadL Offline
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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?

    The Brad

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    • MikM Offline
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      It certainly is in children’s theatre

      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      • CopperC Online
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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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        • 89th8 Online
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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.

          Link to video

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          • RenaudaR Offline
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            No idea. Have never watched it. Just understood it was a kids’ movie.

            Elbows up!

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            • RenaudaR Renauda

              No idea. Have never watched it. Just understood it was a kids’ movie.

              Doctor PhibesD Offline
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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.

              I was only joking

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