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Does everyone interpret any change from the source as being a bad thing? I don't. I really think the Slugworth subplot added to the story. If book Charlie wins by default, I prefer the ending that makes him a little more active. It's not out of character and it makes him more memorable...

I like the Slugworth plot. The Charlie in this flick is too passive. He wins not because he DOES anything but because he DOESN'T do anything. He's not really virtuous - he's just not horrible. In the original movie, Charlie made a choice. He could have sold out and helped his family but he...

Is there someplace that lists ways that both the 1971 version and this one compare to the book? I've not read it in years and would be curious to see a detailed discussion of changes made in both. BTW, I MUCH preferred the original movie. Whether or not it's faithful to the book, it works...