Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 15, 2005
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EdorkJun 1, 2014
This is so funny and heartwarming. I love the extra development behind Willy Wonka! The acting, music, and visuals are fantastic and captures the spirit of Roald Dahl better than the saccharine tone of the 70s movie with Gene Wilder.
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LoRevisorJan 15, 2015
É divertido no mínimo,Johnny Depp arrasa como Willy Wonka,Mas o filme para um adulto ou um próprio adolescente já não tem muita graça. Falta ação é claro,porém tem seus momentos
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FreedomFightersNov 3, 2016
Personally, I found this to be a very good remake! It's pretty well-acted, it's beautifully-designed, it's reasonably close to the source material, and it's got some pretty humorous moments sprinkled in. It's not the greatest piece of cinemaPersonally, I found this to be a very good remake! It's pretty well-acted, it's beautifully-designed, it's reasonably close to the source material, and it's got some pretty humorous moments sprinkled in. It's not the greatest piece of cinema we'll ever get to witness, but for all the bells and whistles, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is an extremely fun and entertaining film that's definitely worth watching.… Expand
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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory gets a sugar rush.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory excels with little difficulty under the direction of Tim Burton and the acting performances of Highmore and Depp.
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warnertJul 3, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For those who say the original film was better, they never read the book, aside from the dentist father part which was excellent, the movie was almost exactly the same, the Oompa Loompa single person(deep Roy) sing shortened versions of the books Oompa Loompa songs, Oompa Loompas all look the same to each other, so the original was wrong, Violet from the original looked like a blue serf board while in this movie Annasophia Robb who by the way is one of the best parts of the movie, was actually round like a blueberry!!! In the original, Charlie is yes send at after drinking the float soda, when he and his grandfather weren’t supposed, also not by the book, where Charlie wins for being honest and not a brat and following the rules, the best part of the original was gene wilder, goodbye end of story, the guy who was Charlie was ugly and talentless and over the top bad.

Freddie highmore was the exact Charlie they should’ve had in the original If he was alive back then!!! Johnny way surpassed wilder in the sense of I’m a wacky guy looking for someone to take care of his factory!! The kids, Veruca was the only kid in the original movie with the best song that she sings not the Oompa Loompas as I said before!!

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Tim Burton and the rest followed the book almost perfectly to the T!!! Me being the son of a dentist, found it relatable and hilarious!!! Great everything!!!… Expand
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lukechristianscMay 10, 2014
Tim Burton Presents a remake of Charlie and the chocolate factory . The Original had some very great creativity and anything you want in movie the word is" Entertaining" and is better then the original
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Voodoo123Oct 4, 2021
CATCF displays an impressive production value. Some excellent visual effects blended with inspired costume and set designs, it really is a work of art. Sadly the screenplay feels lacklustre with the odd performance choices from Depp tendingCATCF displays an impressive production value. Some excellent visual effects blended with inspired costume and set designs, it really is a work of art. Sadly the screenplay feels lacklustre with the odd performance choices from Depp tending to distract from the story of charlie. The extra backstory of the wonkas felt like a strange and un-necessary addition. Despite these flaws it was a highly entertaining fantasy adventure film.… Expand
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papeadojhonApr 5, 2015
Benefited with an excellent performance from Johnny Depp and enhanced with a touch Tim Burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an entertaining trip to the eccentric world of Willy Wonka, which definitely surpasses the original movie.
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throastJan 9, 2015
A satisfying movie with stunning images and a wonderfully right amount of glee and satire. Also, (i read this in a lot of negative reviews) this movie wasn't supposed to be a remake at all, it was meant to be another interpretation of theA satisfying movie with stunning images and a wonderfully right amount of glee and satire. Also, (i read this in a lot of negative reviews) this movie wasn't supposed to be a remake at all, it was meant to be another interpretation of the book which Tim Burton totally succeeded in doing.… Expand
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hanneguacamoleJul 27, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the lesser younger brother, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory does its job. It tells the story of the lovable Charlie Bucket but largely forgoes the Willy Wonka. What we're left with here is Johnny Depp as an unconvincing chocolatier. How are we supposed to take him seriously with his ridiculous attire and creepy mannerisms? He's giving away a chocolate factory; not running a child prostitution ring!

But forgive me, Roald Dahl. I'm not dissing your story. For what it's worth, I love the story. The chocolate and the candy and the factory was so amazing to me as a child. I loved the splendor and the fantasy that came along with it. I also loved watching this particular version as well, if even just for the opening credits. I think the movie works despite the semi-failure of one of the major characters. Each child is portrayed just as they should be with their respective flaws. They were as enthralling as they were revolting.

I also commend the cinematographer. How one manages to so accurately capture a child's imagination is beyond me, but I remember sitting in the theater in Kansas City watching this movie like it could have happened in my own head. Tim Burton creates a world with distorted humor in Willy Wonka's past and exuberant juvenility in the world he's created for the future – the factory. But of course, those still existing in that age won't notice. It's our dirty little secret.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 5, 2015
A great movie , great design in the world in production of Willy Wonka 's factory , and a good plot, then failed the first film from how long ago , but it was very good .
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mohamad91hkAug 2, 2019
Nice story and amazing visual pictures, but it’s for kids only, nothing interesting for adult, I appreciate the role of Johnny Depp in the movie, he is so genius and he can play any character he wants.
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CharlieBetterIsJan 6, 2016
Tim Burton, como sempre, fazendo ótimos filmes que marcam época! E a Fantástica Fábrica de Chocolates não é diferente. Esse filme marcou minha infância. Ele é muito bem produzido, com uma história simples, encantadora e até crítica em certosTim Burton, como sempre, fazendo ótimos filmes que marcam época! E a Fantástica Fábrica de Chocolates não é diferente. Esse filme marcou minha infância. Ele é muito bem produzido, com uma história simples, encantadora e até crítica em certos aspectos, fazendo-o um filme grandioso… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 1, 2016
For another Willy Wonka installment, it's weaker against the original 1971 movie. (I know, it's based on the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book). It's still enjoyable and nothing's wrong with that.
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FuturedirectorAug 1, 2016
With an enthusiastic storytelling and a wonderfully talented cast are wath makes from Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a trully enjoyable, unforgettable and satisfying adventure that complies it's purpouse.
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SrPepeJul 8, 2018
Si bien es una película muy interesante con buenos efectos, a mi nunca me terminó de encantar.
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superbatSep 5, 2016
Even though the 1971 movie is better, Tim Burton's remake is still an achievement. This movie has better special effects, great acting (especially from Johnny Depp) and is delight from beginning to end. A great experience.
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MasterRileyFeb 15, 2017
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a wondrous movie that while not as good as the original, is still a fun ride and enjoyable to watch. Charlie is great in the movie, but unfortunately some of the other kids are not as good. It has its upsCharlie and the Chocolate Factory is a wondrous movie that while not as good as the original, is still a fun ride and enjoyable to watch. Charlie is great in the movie, but unfortunately some of the other kids are not as good. It has its ups and downs, but I would recommend giving it watch if you haven't seen it yet.… Expand
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ILOVEMOVIES04Jan 13, 2017
The person who said this is an example of a movie that shouldn't be remade is right. I don't care what anyone says or how close this movie is to the book, it was TERRIBLE. The original was way better despite it not being close to the book.The person who said this is an example of a movie that shouldn't be remade is right. I don't care what anyone says or how close this movie is to the book, it was TERRIBLE. The original was way better despite it not being close to the book. The cast was memorable, the songs were memorable. And best of all Gene Wilder brought out the best in Wonka were as Depp made him into a creepy MJ wannabe. I read the book and even though this movie included Charlie's father and his occupation, and the ending with the cast off kids, it still fell short. Especially when they included Wonka's daddy dentist issues.… Expand
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markgunmaMay 2, 2017
Willy Wonka...he's the key to everything. He sparked the excitement and he laid down the rules to the lucky winners. The original had a sense of intrigue about what really would happen to those awful kids. There were lessons to be learned;Willy Wonka...he's the key to everything. He sparked the excitement and he laid down the rules to the lucky winners. The original had a sense of intrigue about what really would happen to those awful kids. There were lessons to be learned; there was redemption for Charlie; there was meaning to those oompaloompa songs. This version was all flash and absolutely no soul, no lessons, no redemptive values. I should have known that when the critics fawn with such great effort, it is likely to cover up their idols' horrendous misplays. I give it 'one' for the technology and 'zero' for everything else.… Expand
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oscarfunesJul 13, 2019
So fantastic! una gran tendencia a la fantasía con un gran mensaje para realidad. Un largometraje que sin duda lo ves sin aburrirte.
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Miles_SDec 5, 2017
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a baffling movie. Featuring several horrendous performances, particularly Depp's. Ugly and depressing visuals, a warped, low quality, and in a very bad way absolutely bizarre. Charlie and the ChocolateCharlie and the Chocolate Factory is a baffling movie. Featuring several horrendous performances, particularly Depp's. Ugly and depressing visuals, a warped, low quality, and in a very bad way absolutely bizarre. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a failure on almost every level, definitely not living to the classic Wilder starring adaptation.… Expand
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hardcorekiddOct 14, 2018
Closer to the source material than 1971's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is for people who like their Chocolate visually appealing and dark. I'll give C & the CF a B+. (8.6/10)
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CTHReviewsMar 15, 2018
I'm just going to say it. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not only my favorite Tim Burton movie, not only do I think it's even better than the original, but I think it's one of the greatest movies ever made.

Not only is Willy Wonka moreI'm just going to say it. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not only my favorite Tim Burton movie, not only do I think it's even better than the original, but I think it's one of the greatest movies ever made.

Not only is Willy Wonka more fleshed out as a character, but it's also one of the most gorgeous movies ever made. Every set is dripping with deliciousness and creativity. It's one trippy ride I'll never forget.… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018
This film tells the story of Charlie Bucket, a child of modest origins who wins, thanks to a golden ticket, the possibility to visit the wonderful chocolate factory of the eccentric industrialist Willie Wonka, whose story is also told throughThis film tells the story of Charlie Bucket, a child of modest origins who wins, thanks to a golden ticket, the possibility to visit the wonderful chocolate factory of the eccentric industrialist Willie Wonka, whose story is also told through the film, which focuses action in Charlie's journey inside the factory, along with five other children and their parents. The child who reaches the end of the visit can get a prize, but each one has a weakness that will be tested in each room. The result is a series of accidents involving children, who yield to their weaknesses and vices, being readily assisted by their parents and workers of the factory, the Oompa Loopas.

This film was based on the children's novel by Roald Dahl, which already has an adaptation to the cinema dating from 1971. Anyone who has read the book or watch this movie with attention quickly notice that there is a didactic purpose behind the story. All children except Charlie, showed a character flaw, a vice or wrong behavior, and the "fate" of them is just the result of failing to resist it (two had addictions - television and chewing gum - one was greedy and another was so spoiled that no one could contradict it). Most children's stories have moral grounds and lessons to be learned, it isn't new and proves its character as a children's tale.

I think Tim Burton, director of this film, conceived it in a mistaken way. This movie seems too adult for a children's story and, at the same time, it seems too childish for a teen audience. So it ends up in a "middle ground" between them, a fact that wasn't positive. No one questions the qualities of Tim Burton, who has accustomed the public to great but eccentric films. However, his vocation isn't the children's audience. He has made animated films ("Corpse Bride" is the most notable example) but they were all directed for adults or adolescents. And this is a children's story, that would have been better in a children's movie. Maybe someone at Disney Pixar can make a good adaptation of this tale.… Expand
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jonslowJan 5, 2019
This is just to note my score for this movie which I watched long time ago and totally forgot the details.
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dasha8876Nov 9, 2018
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
This is a musical fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 British novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Johnny Depp(he is my favouriteCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
This is a musical fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 British novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Johnny Depp(he is my favourite actor) as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket. This film is good for all ages! Little children will see here animated movie but if you are older you can catch the main idea. The storyline is a bit unusual what make it fascinating… Firstly, children need to find tickets in chocolate. After, 4 winners is led by Wonka on a tour of his chocolate factory, the most magnificent in the world. At first sight, you don’t see any problem to walk through the factory and win the biggest prize but our guys will be tempted! I really like scenes when some of children is lose the game. It’s so funny! Also the faces of their parents who try to leave with dignity.
I’d recommend this film. The main idea is important and I believe that this film will help you to understand it! Review by Dasha, 15, Ekaterinburg… Expand
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TomtagApr 16, 2019
I felt it like a Halloween remake of this movie but I still love the HELL out of it. The music score was excellent, to be honest. The acting was not bad and the directing was really good.
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Gamepro3093Aug 19, 2020
Mostly weak remake. Focuses more on Wonka than Charlie and Depp doesn’t do the character justice. Unlike the original, there’s nothing that memorable here. Everything is unnecessarily dark looking and it has this kind of cold feel to itMostly weak remake. Focuses more on Wonka than Charlie and Depp doesn’t do the character justice. Unlike the original, there’s nothing that memorable here. Everything is unnecessarily dark looking and it has this kind of cold feel to it versus the warmth and radiance of the original which suited the movie much better. Pass on this one.… Expand
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juicewrldmerchMay 8, 2020
A shocking and unnecessary remake. What a complete and utter piece of tripe.
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JonnyCiniJun 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Después de verla muchas veces llegue a la conclusión de que...



La película de Willy wonka está bien perrona… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 12, 2022
Not as good as the original but still good nonetheless. Johnny Depp is really the only reason this movie was good. I think any other actor that would have played that character would have made the movie suck.
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MrPajamasApr 15, 2021
I have heard many times about the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I have not seen it to this day. It's quite a mystery that this quality has passed me by. The film won't keep you waiting long and has a fast pace. Right at theI have heard many times about the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I have not seen it to this day. It's quite a mystery that this quality has passed me by. The film won't keep you waiting long and has a fast pace. Right at the beginning, you will be greeted by a great intro preparing chocolate and then he will introduce us to the main character Karlík, although the fact is that the main one came to me Willy Wonka, who shone the most in this film. Really Johny Depp was perfect here. As the name suggests, this is a chocolate factory, which we will also look at and that it looks damn great there. Really wonderful workmanship, but that's purely my opinion. Willy Wonka, whom I have already mentioned here, will also get a few flashbacks here, which are perfect and will show us something from the past, and then the film will take and end. The ending that I will not spoiler is very successful. At least in my opinion. Of course, it's not perfect. Here and there the part where it's sung, which I don't explicitly take as a minus, but it's just not my taste and it's not much to sing, in fact I don't have to in movies at all. But I have to say that there are only a few songs here, so it didn't really bother me and I survived. Overall, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory surprisingly dare not just about chocolate, although they form a logically significant part of the film. I just want to say that the film will give us something more in the end. A great movie for me that I can recommend.… Expand
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Gorbunov2004Apr 26, 2021
Офигенный фильм, и крутые песенки про героев.
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geewahJan 23, 2021
Tim Burton brings his gothic craziness to his version of a much loved movie and book. And on whole he does a great job.
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CbrendlerFeb 17, 2021
Not very good. It’s shot well, but it’s dark and BORING. And it does t glamourize candy like the old ones does.
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Liza_liza_7Apr 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good quality of the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" lead to highly enjoyable film adaptation. Whereas a lot of on-screen versions of many different successful novels sometimes  looks losing. This film to my mind the movie came out better than the book written by Roald Dahl.


Once Willy Wonka-owner of chocolate factory  put 5 golden tickets in 5 chocolate bars and announced that those children who find tickets will have the opportunity to enter the factory.  A real excitement begins in the world. The main character of the film is Charlie, a boy from a poor family, who lives in a small house with his parents, two grandfathers and two grandmothers.  Charlie's father is fired from his job, and the family is in dire straits.  In the same city is the Willy Wonka chocolate factory, where Charlie's grandfather Joe used to work. Charlie accidentally finds a ticket. He and four children - spoiled and never knew the need - were lucky to find invitations to the factory.  Perhaps one of them will be lucky again, and this lucky one will receive a gift from Willie Wonka himself.  But luck, finally, smiles more worthy of them was the same not spoiled boy Charlie, who received a factory as a reward for his kindness, honesty and selflessness.


In short "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is well-script, well-cast, with meaning and I can recommend them to everybody to watch with family.… Expand
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EdReviewJun 30, 2021
Tim Burton's film are always very odd, with strange characters and elements, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a good film, filled with all these Tim Burton's absurd elements. Johnny Depp is very good in portraying Willy Wonka and it'sTim Burton's film are always very odd, with strange characters and elements, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a good film, filled with all these Tim Burton's absurd elements. Johnny Depp is very good in portraying Willy Wonka and it's well characterized.
The locations are fantastic and the factory is awesome.
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JJ2FAS4UJan 3, 2022
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GemsicleNov 6, 2022
It contains a nearly-plagiarized script with highly imaginative art direction, costumes, songs, and music score.
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nintendofan721May 10, 2022
Tim Burton made his version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and it’s quite strange. Johnny Depp played the role of Willy Wonka, and you could hardly even tell it was him, proving how good an actor he is. I did find the character aTim Burton made his version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and it’s quite strange. Johnny Depp played the role of Willy Wonka, and you could hardly even tell it was him, proving how good an actor he is. I did find the character a bit disturbing, but he was funny in his own unique way. The kids were all massive upgrades from the original versions, with more character and personality. Charlie however, I couldn’t stand. He was a f*cking saint in this version, while bland and too much of a goody two shoes. The set designs and visuals were the best part of this film, it all looks so wacky and fun and the chocolate easily makes you hungry. The songs were entertaining with one man playing every single Oompa Loompa, and representing different eras of old school music. And then there is Wonka’s welcome song which is so painfully catchy you’ll have to take a hammer in the head to get it out! Ugh. This film is extremely weird but fun to watch, and I’ll give Depp and Burton credit for a good remake. It’s a lot different from the original, but in a good way.… Expand
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NormalivMar 31, 2022
This movie is very nostalgic for me so I may be a bit biased, but this movie has (for the most part) held up to the test of time and I have found myself watching it to this day. It is lighthearted and the actors did a great job of potrayingThis movie is very nostalgic for me so I may be a bit biased, but this movie has (for the most part) held up to the test of time and I have found myself watching it to this day. It is lighthearted and the actors did a great job of potraying the steriotypes of the children, parents, and even background characters! However, like most things, it has it's baggage. For one, some parts of the movie just feel... Weird... The cutscenes with Willy Wonka although intriguing, feel out of place and overall contribute nothing and I find myself skipping over them. Some of the characters also feel as if they should have gotten more recognition than they actually got. For example, Charlie's mom felt like she should have gotten more screen time, but I feel as if that's more of a nitpick. Despite these drawbacks, the movie holds up and deserves a 7 in my opinion.… Expand
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022
This movie doesn't beat the orinigal but the only thing keeping this from decent is its weird over-the-top performance from Johnny Depp
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
Great movie, one of the best ones from Tim Burton. Johnny Depp is a really good Willy Wonka btw.
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seanxiaoMay 10, 2023
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