A young Willy Wonka embarks on a mission to spread joy through his chocolate, which quickly becomes a phenomenon.
- Released: 2023-03-16
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Natasha Rothwell, Tom Davis, Simon Farnaby, Rich Fulcher, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Paterson Joseph, Calah Lane, Matt Lucas, Colin O'Brien, Rakhee Thakrar, Ellie White, Mathew Baynton, Jim Carter
- Director: Paul King
Comments
- xnicofingerx - 21 June 2024
No Wonka, but ok
It starts with a song. Oh dear. But even before that, the question arises as to who needs this remake. No one really, and that's why it's not a remake - after all, everything has already been said or shown. But apparently not everything has been sung, because it continues at a fast pace. So it's a prequel to the previously known film material, which at least might be interesting instead of rehashed. As usual, Wonka is set in a fantasy world, not Victorian England, as it seems at first. This is shown by the constellation of characters, which seem to be obligatory in 2023, and the magic beyond the previous dimensions. Not a Roald Dahl book, nor a real Roald Dahl adaptation. Willie Wonka has little in common with the literary character, despite all the fantasy about a youthful version. Rather an edgeless, smoothly ironed, indisputable, thus also unmystical. Simply suitable for children, as I said, no Dahl.
Financially, everything has worked out at the box office, so it may soon be Wonka - The Musical in your town too.
Enough ranting, Wonka is doing reasonably well, a magical screen fairy tale, a family film. And the sing-songy behaviour also wears off at the end. - faustofonseca - 20 May 2024
Amazing movie. I hope they make the sequel!
I love the original movie and I think this was a great prequel! It is whimsical, it's funny, great songs, visually stunning with a lot of practical effects mixed with nice CG. Love the background story with his mum and motivations. Of course at the end we don't simply get the Gene Wilder's Wonka personality, so I see there's a lot of space between this movie and that one to do other movies (at least one) that continue's the character's progression in that direction. Also enjoyed a lot watching it with my little girl which I think it's a must for these films. We watched it while eating sweets which adds to the experience :D.
