such a big pile of crap with terrible songs and one dimensional characters and poor writing. Even Mr Bean couldn't save this movie.
I thought it would be much worse. It was tolerable if pretty boring.
You can tell they all tried hard to make a good film which buys them some respect.
Like everyone in their right mind, I hate musicals (except for The Producers and Blazing Saddles). Ever since I was a kid, when they go from speaking to singing it makes me want to run away.
I couldn't stop myself from grinning at several points, and this time, I teared up at the end. It's not perfect, but it's a delightful and whimsical fantasy.
Musical killed this. No story really. Prefer original.
Went in with low expectations, but the movie did it for me. Great acting, Chalamet is the best actor of his generation and the rest of the cast was totally awesome. The songs were ok, nothing amazing, but at least the balance was good (not too many - I don’t particularly care for musicals) and the self awareness was spot on.
A kids movie at best. Rather boring overall
This isn't like the OG Willy Wonka or the one from 2005. It is very bland and boring.
What a disappointment! Weak music. Plot like an excuse for a car crash. Do not do it ever again!
There were a bunch of press interviews Timothée did before the film came out where he spoke very passionately about how in a movie like this, if an actor doesn’t give it their all, holds back, or is afraid to look silly, you’ll be able to see that on the screen and that’s what actually makes you look silly. That completely makes sense as a concept and I was hanging onto his every word, but I didn’t realize how much I was going to be able to see in the actual movie that he was SOOOO fully committed to it and that’s what makes him so brilliant in it. This man is not afraid to be a silly little guy.
Timothée played this role with the confidence of an actor with 30 years experience on the big screen. And if that is real confidence then good for him, he has every right to be, if it’s fake confidence then also good for him because then he’s just that good of an actor. Tldr; he killed it.
I appreciate that the music was tailored to his voice (anyone else raise an eyebrow at that huge pitch adjustment on the higher notes in Pure Imagination?) because while he's obviously not unfamiliar with musical theater, and I’m sure he’s had vocal training, he’s not a singer, and it did make me nervous at times because I wanted it to be good so badly. I think they did what was possible.
If there’s anyone who deserves awards for this film besides Timothée, it’s the choreographers. Such a huge part of the Wonka character is his vibe that I don’t know how to describe other than “silly grace”, and the choreography just leaned into that so well. He asked to be drilled and it certainly paid off.
It was a very heartwarming story, and really it’s impressive in itself for an origin story to a film(/book) that is so big and widely known to deliver like this. It’s such a sacred classic that anyone would be afraid to touch, and I’m so glad they had the balls to do so.
I had very low expectations due to how amazing Gene Wilder was, and how disappointing the reboot was. Taking a different approach, opening up the world, and showing us the beginning, and keeping the magic alive; this film truly defied explanation.
I'm not sure I saw the whole movie zzzzzzzz...boring.
The music voice production doesn't match much to the acting, which is what completely threw me off the experience. It was hard to focus on anything else.
I must say second half of the movie gets better.
Wonka is a truly magical film that will transport you to a world of imagination and wonder. With its stunning visuals, catchy songs, and heartwarming story, it's sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Timothée Chalamet delivers a captivating performance as young Willy Wonka, capturing the character's eccentricities and brilliance perfectly. If you're looking for a film that will make you smile and believe in the power of dreams, then Wonka is the perfect choice for you.
The perfect movie to end 2023 with. Did NOT expect to love it but I DID. I did, I did, I did. I had a smile on my face the entire time. And the songs were so lovely and catchy too. Wouldn't mind going to see it again actually.
What a fun movie, I'm sure I would have loved this as a kid. Catchy songs, visually pleasing, lots of funny and some beautiful emotional moments.
So weird to not advertise this as a musical though (at least not in the trailer I saw). Gives different expectations or might not encourage the right audience to watch this in cinemas.
Literally fell asleep watching this. If you like musicals you might like it. But very mediocre.
If I had a nickel for every musical film based on a Roald Dahl book and containing a giraffe released in the past year that I watched this week, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
timothee is really hot but this movie sucks ass
Enjoyed this!
2023's 'Wonka' is very good! It's an original story based upon the Roald Dahl novel, so it isn't an adaptation as such like the 1971 and 2005 flicks. With that I didn't find it quite as interesting as what's portrayed in the aforementioned films, but I do appreciate (and prefer, tbh) that they went a different way with it here. And it comes out nicely.
Timothée Chalamet gives a strong performance in the lead role. Those behind Chalamet are entertaining, from Calah Lane to Keegan-Michael Key to the trio of Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas and Mathew Baynton - the latter three's dance number for the Chief of Police near the beginning is amusing. The musical elements in general are solid.
Tom Davis and Olivia Colman are fun too. All characters played by those mentioned above after Lane could've easily have been extremely cringey, but thankfully I didn't find that to be the case for any of them at all - very well written, shown and cast in that regard.
Someone I have yet to mention is a certain someone as Lofty, an Oompa-Loompa. Hugh Grant is excellent as the orange-skinned, green-haired fellow, even if they did use Grant's best bits in the trailers; which I usually avoid due to those sort of (albeit minor) spoilers, but evidently failed to do so here.
All in all, I'd say this is a success. Credit to them for delivering, especially as I was kinda nonplussed by the already noted trailers (Grant aside).
Wonka has a handful of moments where I could get lost in the whimsy but mostly I found it boring or I had second-hand embarrassment. Nothing wrong with the film just too sentimental and corny without enough absurdity and camp. Just wasn't my tone.
Save your time dont watch it.
Only word to describe this movie is TRASH, They should of stayed with the originals instead of changing everything about Willy Wonka
every good thing in this world, started with a dream.
After "Paddington", "Paddington 2" and now "Wonka", Paul King is the new master of family films for me. He somehow always manages to strike just the right note to be suitable for children but still appeal to adults too. Once again, the humor is super effective, and the look of the film is memorable. However, you should be aware that "Wonka" is 100 percent a musical, and even more so than "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". The new songs are decent, if not particularly memorable. In contrast, the old songs still work very well.
In my opinion, Timothée Chalamet is one of the best actors of his generation, though his more subtle style may not always be the best fit for the character of Willy Wonka. His performance didn't quite come close to Gene Wilder's interpretation, but perhaps this is also due to the fact that the movie generally has fewer rough edges. In addition to Chalamet, there are a few other big names in the rest of the cast. Hugh Grant in particular, as Oompa-Loompa Lofty, stole every scene he was in. I would also mention Olivia Colman and Keegan-Michael Key as standouts.
Overall, I'm not sure if "Wonka" really works as a prequel of some kind to "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". I don't see a way for Chalamet's Wonka to become Wilder's Wonka. But looking at "Wonka" on its own, it's a thoroughly enjoyable musical film that the whole family can enjoy. Tonally, the whole thing is perhaps more the cinematic equivalent of milk chocolate. But then again, that can be quite delicious, too.
Enjoyed this it was a good story for the prequel grew up on the original Gene Wilder Wonka watched more times than I can count. Great to see his beginnings.
A bright, colourful, and funny chocolate box of a movie. It's deliciously sweet with a nutty centre... a bit like Wonka himself.
Watched this on a whim and found myself enjoying it overall.
It started a little tediously, then I realised it was a musical which I wasn't expecting (somehow) but in the end I found it very entertaining!
It does a great job of retaining the magic of dahl and has some nice nods to the previous films, which is always enjoyable.
The cast were excellent throughout, a very fun endeavour!
One to watch with your children, if you have them, or just to enjoy solo... Much like a good bar of chocolate!
More true to the original movie with Gene Wilder and much less bizarre than the Depp version. Also more true to the original film hidden moral concepts. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised because I kinda expected the darker Tim Burton crap.
Unlike Burton's darker take, this goes back to the hopeful Mel Stuart version in lighting, music, lyrics, storyline, etc. A much more hopeful, fun version of the prequel story of Willy Wonka and how he came about the Oompalumpas.
8 out of 10. Still a kids' movie and a musical.
"May I present, Willy Wonka's wild and wonderful wishy-washy Wonka walker! Please, don't make me say that again."
Before I start, I would like to talk about the recent disaster known as the Willy Wonka event that happened in Glasgow. Me posting this review has nothing to do with this viral goldmine of new shit posting. If you know me, I submit my reviews later than usual because I sometimes like to have movies sit with me for a while, and my ability to write reviews takes time and energy to be readable. I just finished writing this when it all broke out. It is just weird and funny timing. Seriously, the more information that has come out about the Glasgow incident, the more it gets funnier and sadder. I feel so bad for the actors involved and hope they are taking being internet famous well, and their future work does not get ruined. I think this is the first case of AI conning not only people but freaking children. The advertisement with the information about the family event, the 15-page script for the actors, and the colourful and adventurous images posted on the web were all made by AI. So, AI not only steals people's image and likeness but also con people. I freaking hate AI so much. I think this should be turned into a movie, documentary, or maybe both. It's like the Fyre Festival but for kids. This whole situation is more interesting than the film Wonka itself.
Speaking of which, I should probably talk about the movie now. So here it is.
Wonka had a lot of potential - with Paddington 1 & 2 director Paul King behind the camera. However, I was not keen on Timothee Chalamet as the title character from the trailers that showed a glimpse of his performance. I also found the magical vibe to be a bit forced. But then again, I wrongfully judged the first Paddington trailer, which I thought looked childish and dumb and that the movie would be terrible. At that time, we had the horrific live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks, Yogi Bear, and The Smurfs 1 & 2. I thought that Paddington would join those films just by the trailer. I was wrong.
So, I went into Wonka with an open mind and heart. I walked out enjoying the experience but did not feel the magic and wonder. Honestly, Paddington 1 & 2 felt more Christmassy and magical than this.
Firstly, the good stuff. The vibrant production and costume designs help bring this world to life. I mean, it’s something you would expect to see done right in a fantasy and whimsical world like this. There are a handful of terrific British actors scattered throughout who were over the top and entertaining to watch. The three main villains, who run the chocolate cartel, make for a cartoonist but an entertaining pair. The kid who played Noodle, actress Calah Lane, was pretty good for a child actor. Director Paul King brings the creative visual style that he did in the Paddington movies. Hugh Grant plays an Oompa Loompa, and despite the off-putting CGI on him, he is entertaining in the scenes we see of him.
I can see this being someone's favourite Christmas movie or a festive classic in the future.
At first, the songs didn't do much for me when I first saw it. But with me working at a cinema and hearing some of the songs repeatedly, it has grown on me.
Now for the things I did not like so much. I did not think Timothee Chalamet worked as a young Willy Wonka. I thought he was painfully miscast in the role. It had to do with his tired eyes and serious face that didn’t portray the mad, mysterious, and magical Wonka. And no, don't take this as a jab at the actor himself, as I have seen enough of his work to know he can be good. But for me, this role didn't work.
This film wants to be magical and whimsical through its tone, colourful visuals, and characters. But I did not feel it. I did not get that.
Overall rating: Wonka is a fine film on its own but a great family film that anyone can enjoy. Maybe this movie might grow on me over the years. Time will tell.
I did not have high expectations. The OG movies terrified me as a child. And I am not obsessed with Timothee like the majority of people I know. Plus I have to be in the mood for musicals…
That being said, what a magical journey.
This movie was spectacular from start to finish. The music was great, but not overwhelmingly present. The story line fascinating. Absolutely enjoyed every minute. Perfect casting. I have l no complaints whatsoever.
I loved this movie. By far the best movie I’ve seen in 2024. I really hope they continue this series. I can’t wait to see how Timothee’s Willy becomes Gene Wilder’s Wonka.
I didn't have high expectations for this movie. First, I'm not the biggest fan of musicals. And second, I hadn't yet been sold on Timothée Chalamet. Now, the first issue remained an issue for me, as the music here wasn't catchy enough to win me over. But on the second issue, I was happily surprised by Chalamet's goofy/optimistic performance. He's fun and wholesome and carries the film. There's a solid ensemble with plenty of humor that lands throughout. I'd also generally compliment the writing. The whole opening sequence, even when wrapped in a song that I didn't love, was an impressively efficient and clever way to introduce the character, the world, and the conflict.
Nope. Spontaneous singing in movies is just wrong.
Wonka is full of fun, adventure, and it will make you laugh, maybe will make you cry, and crave for chocolate. Wonka showcases the talent and charisma of Timothée Chalamet, who delivers a wonderful performance as Wonka, and it was a delight to watch Rowan Atkinson. 9/10
I lost interest after the first hour. Doesn’t matter if bad or good cgi, cause it’s all terrible so can’t be compared to the original, but I enjoyed this film until it faded away. I’ll rewatch it.
Overall a good feel good movie to watch on a Saturday
Three (3) People from BBC's, "Ghosts."
Charlotte Ritchie played Barbara,
Simon Farnaby played Basil, the Zoo Security Guard, and,
Mathew Baynton played Ficklegruber (one of the chocolate bad guys).
Ive only seen praise for this film. It motivated me to give it a shot while I was on a plane. Honestly they did a solid job. Timothee is not a great singer, but I thought he did a decent job as a whimsical, nostalgic act. As far as I'm aware, most of this film is made up and not based on much from the book. Allot of the characters were delightful in their over the top acting. The songs themselves were even tolerable for someone who doesn't like musicals.
I still love the original more but this adaption was definitely an improvement of johnny depp's version that was terrible. I loved it's effects, it's cast and sense of humour, it was a lovely film with a warming ending.The film had a little bit of that sweetness that you get from chocolate.
Great very musical film for the whole family with a wonderful Timothee.
the only bad thing is that they included songs
Even though I just saw Wonka for the first time this month (March 2024) it is already my most watched movie of the year with 7 watches so far. Potentially it will be controversial that I rated it so high, but my ratings are based off of my enjoyment specifically and I absolutely loved this film. We follow Willy Wonka as he chases his dream of being a professional chocolate maker while also trying to get himself and his found family out of their endangered servitude contracts. Timothee Chalamet was a perfect Wonka, the world was iconically whimsical, the chocolate looked delicious, the songs have been stuck in my head all month, and it just generally brought me unparalleled levels of joy. If you are a fan of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this movie is a wonderful legacy sequel that will do wonders for your nostalgic heart.
Decent film with good visuals.
Characters 7/10
Story 6/10
Pacing 6/10
Visuals 8/10
Rewatchability Factor 5/10
Enjoyment or Emotional Value 6/10
Average Score 6.33/10
A slow open with decent musical performances, but successfully makes it all its own kind of great towards the middle and end.
It's for kids, but honestly it's fun. Timothee is so good at acting that it's actually cringe at times. But it's pretty fun and hate musicals.
This did not change my distaste for Wonka reboots or musicals.
Sadly, Chalamet doesn't have the charisma to play Wonka.
I like the first two Wonka films quite a bit. I went into this wanting another adventure like that and was mildly disappointed in that regard. However, it is still pretty solid and worth your time to watch. It was a good, different type of Wonka story. I will still revisit the original two more than this one, but I look forward to a sequel with this version of Wonka.
Rating: 3/5 - 75% - Worth Watching
As someone that loved CATCF and movies like the greatest showman, this movie was exceptional!
Yes its corny, yes it's quite musical and yes it barely shows Wonka's journey, but it does a great job at what it wants to do and that is a compelling story about the start of the Wonka franchise.
Must watch for anyone not afraid of a bit of musical in their nostalgic adventure
It's a decent origin story about the character of Willy Wonka with good performances, beautiful production, musical tracks, and some good humor. Director Paul King, known for his works on Paddington 1 and 2, does a solid role in handling the setting and themes. The production, color presentations, and the sound designs are great with some good visuals effects and style. All the performances are pretty good as Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant and the rest of the cast members are all fun to observe. Rowan Atkinson is always a blast to see.
The narrative is standard and King does try to provide some new interesting elements and style to the story and characters and there are some concepts that worked and some that could have been better. On the humor and singing, there are some good singing moments from the cast members and the humor was solid, although some humorous moments felt flat. The character of Willy Wonka is fun to observe but the other characters weren't really that investing or emotionally engaging to connect with. Some dialogue moments could be better.
While it's not amazing, the pacing was good and I was still invested to see where the movie was heading. Overall, it's definitely not the best movie from Paul King but it's still entertaining with fun visuals and a good time to watch for the Christmas Season. Now time to eat some chocolate.
It's not Burton, and it was visible...
Pretty good movie! Kids loved it
People have no idea what they are talking about. Relax , chill..The movie was great!
the definition of corporate cash-grab
A pretty decent film, really lovely visuals and the acting is actually pretty good.
I went with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised. Is it better then original, Charlie and the chocolate factory? No, but I think they did a good enough job to make it entertaining, especially for children. A feel good film.
Fun movie with similar elements as “Charlie and the chocolate factory”. Now quite what I would imagine Wonka to be but overall an enjoyable movie
Not the best musical, but a pretty good family film.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, especially the soundtrack. I thought that the writers did a great job blending the singing w/ the dialogue. Granted, I don't watch many musicals, but I thought that they did this quite deftly. The cast did well together, and it was a sweet, somewhat childlike, story. I also appreciate that they didn't entirely make this a precursor of the 1971 film, and they went in a different direction to create their own tale.
Watched the movie with my kid; we both enjoyed its good vibes and imaginative storyline. It was great entertainment for children!
Has some nice moments but pacing makes it kind of boring.
Awesome family movie. Tastefully done.
Saw this in the theater with my daughter. I did enjoy the set design and costumes. Some of the singing scenes were a little cringy. Overall, not terrible. The plot was a little weak….
I'm curious how this warm hearted Chalamet Wonka turns to be that creepy Depp Wonka.
Fun, heartwarming and exactly what the world needs right now… bravo!
I love musicals. I watch them rarely but when I do I enjoy it A LOT. This was not an exception. The melodies are catchy and the performances are great. Worth a watch!
Okay, I was with this movie for about 95 percent of the running time, but the end kind of throws a monkey wrench into the whole thing.
You see...at the end, Willy learns the lesson that it isn't the chocolate, it's the people you share it with. Okay, sure, standard fantasy movie message about the power of friendship. That's all to the good. But after building up to this moment for the entire film...we're hit with a message that completely UNDERCUTS the character. Think about this. In every version of the Willy Wonka story, whether it's the book or the Johnny Depp movie, or the Gene Wilder version (which this one seems to be linked to), Wonka is UTTERLY AND COMPLETELY ALONE, THUS NECESSITATING THE GOLDEN TICKET CONTEST IN THE FIRST PLACE.
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED BETWEEN THESE TWO MOVIES THAT MADE HIM ALIENATE EVERYBODY WHO LOVED HIM AND FORCED HIM TO BECOME A RECLUSE?
I don't know if I want that to be the plot of the sequel or if I'd rather they just point at a shiny object and run away while the audience is distracted.
Reminds me of the Marvel formula.
Emulating the warm dopamine release of biting into a favourite chocolate bar, Wonka is a lovely, smooth and (at times) sickly-sweet experience; A nice, enveloping musical that is so chock full of whimsy and twee, it's difficult not to smile when it's in full flow. I'm still not completely sold on Chalamet as the world renowned chocolatier, he repeatedly bounces from excellent to stilted between scenes and it never feels like a complete, cohesive performance, but it's far from show stopping and never fully pulls you out of the movie. The anti-neo-capitalism centre to the story was also very enjoyable, and the subtle musical hints to the songs from the 1971 classic were a lovely dusting of nostalgia on top.
Sweet and enjoyable, the cinematic equivalent of chocolate, and one I’ll probably go back for a second helping of sooner than I should.
I hate musicals but I adored this, really magical and brings back all the feels from the original with Gene Wilder. Heart-warming magical
Rated a Connor 10, normal 7
Wonka (2023): A prequel to the timeless musical 'Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' released in the 1970s. This one covers the adventure of a young poor Willy Wonka and his rise from nothing. He begins with two things his mother had left for him. One was the idea that every good thing in life begins with a dream, and the other was the last bar of chocolate she had made for him to open when his dream was realized. It's a beautiful, heartwarming film showing there is a child in everyone. Timothee Chalamet did a good job playing Willy Wonka, and I think he has a bright future ever since 'Dune' carried him to stardom. The supporting cast also was wonderful in bringing the story to life.
While not as good as the original, 'Wonka' recreates the aura that fans of the original movie are accustomed to. This film also paid homage to Billy Wilder's and writer Roald Dahl's magical world in the little details including a few quotes and usage of two of its most popular tunes, including my favorite 'Pure Imagination'. While Gene Wilder's Wonka was a cynic and a bit dark, Chalamet's Wonka is captivating, innocent, perhaps a bit naive, and filled with joy. Both bring the underlying feel they want to leave the world a better and happier place.
Do I recommend it? Yes. It comes closer to the original in feel than Johnny Depp's Willie Wonka remake, which I was not a fan of. This film is charming and takes you away in a world of pure imagination.
A musical... it's not my thing... I watched 10 minutes... it's not worth more...
What a great new spin on the Willie Wonka story as it follows him in his youth when he has a big dream and goes on a journey to make that dream happen. It’s incredibly well filmed and with a musical foundation. The casting is great and it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time as you watch him battle and overcome so many obstacles in revelation of a chocolate empire. It’s funny, emotional, and wildly entertaining.
Wonka - :heart:x7
This was an utterly delightful and charming movie. Even though I was not expecting all of the musical numbers. It is better than "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)".
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Willy woke-a and the auto tune factory
Makes the Tim Burton version look like a masterpiece.
Big pile of shit, don’t understand why this is trending…
5/10
The movie it self sucked big time.
Hugh Grant was funny as fuck:joy: so was the chocolate kartel. If willy and his friends weren’t in this movie it would be a much better movie.
What an insult to gene wilder - terrible movie
A fresh perspective on the movie, Willy you can WONKER my Chocolate my bar anytime,
Cheers
If we accept that the dark and critical elements towards children's education that Roald Dahl's books had have completely disappeared (the writer hated the 1971 version for not being dark enough), this reinterpretation of Willy Wonka's origins is as charming as it is disconnected from the original character. More than a beginning of the character, it is an independent story that it doesn't build, but rather reinterprets him as an extroverted young man. The film works as a children's story without harshness, although the songs are not very inspired and the secondary characters are too wasted.
Hard-core eye candy. Visually delicate and mentally warming. This movie almost made me cry. It's not the acting, or the songs, or the dialogue, or the directing, but the message. I wasn't impressed by anything as much as i was by the cgi and vfx. Although there could have been a lot more of it, what was given was really good, cgi wise. The plot felt way too open and free, almost like they kept forgetting it themselves. I kind of liked the idea of this being a musical, about 3 songs in, then I got bored of it, but then I liked it again, and I'm not one for musicals. But like I said, it's the message and the moments you see that make this musical worth the first watch.
It's an ok movie, but I could not shake the feeling that they are just throwing random stuff around, just to distract from the overall mediocre story. Actually, the best thing was the Ooompa Loompa. Funny in every scene he is in. I wish they used him more.
Also, did they try or just by accident create the best advert for diabetes?
Willy Wankah
At Time of Review:
High 6/10
Story and Characters: 6/10
Presentation: 8/10
Enjoyability: 6/10
I was happily surprised on how great this was! Timothy killed it. The sets, the songs, and the story loved it. The only thing that stopped this from being amazing was the third act was noticeably weaker than the first two, but they absolutely nailed the ending! Lastly Hugh Grant had me laughing nonstop. I know he hated filming that role, atleast it was for a great movie.
Great good vibes movies ! The songs are funny and the story is simple but nice.
However the story has nothing to do with the Wonka from Charlie and the chocolate factory !
Totally personal opinion, I definately prefer the Wonka of Johnny Depp version. I love Timothee, but he's just not weird enough. lol. Besides that, I'm not a fan of the combination of Wonka and Noodle. The Noodle stroyline is a bit corny to me. However I still like this movie. The fantasy world it brings is amazing.
I loved this movie, it was so fun and so ridiculously silly - a true adaption.
Whimsical and very well-told story. Wish there was more Oompa Loompa tho.
The only way to describe the movie: a fantastical journey of imagination. The writing and the characters were all perfectly created. I wasn’t a huge fan of the music at first, but even that slowly won me over. Roald Dahl would be proud.
The casting was soooo weird tbh
This was a fun and charming romp full of whiskey and wonder. It felt a bit over-acted but that may also have been part of the musical charm.
Wonka is very different from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It's different in tone, style, and writing. There doesn't seem to be any understanding of the original characters, nor does it take place in the same universe. I don't quite understand the reason for this film.
Like the second mission to the moon: well put together and technologically impressive but ultimately forgettable.
Quite an incredible story but weak on packaging. Wait, strike that -- reverse it.
Timothée Chalamet does an honorable Wonka and they delivered a nice product given the limitations of a PG rating, but my absolute favorite thing about this was that it made me want to watch the original again.
About as good as a musical Wonka legacy-prequel starring Timothee Chalamet by the guy who made Paddington could be, which is to say, fine.
Shout by Jack CornishBlockedParent2023-12-09T17:48:49Z
Timothee Chalamet absolutely won over my heart with this one. When I was growing up I loved both renditions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory so when I heard they were making a prequel I was definitely intrigued. This was everything my heart could want and more, the songs were sombre and bittersweet - like something out of your childhood dreams. The acting was good, corny at times, but it was the sheer wittiness that gave this film its charm. I would definitely recommend checking this out.