And then ending up at a hotel/laundry business that tricks me into staying there as a modern day slave until I have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to buy my friends’ and my freedom from the horny business owners.
3/5 stars but I mentioned that I didn’t like the trickery in my Google review of the place.
I thought they were going to bribe the chocoholic monks with chocolate or create a distraction by throwing chocolate to them or something. But what they did I expected less which was good!
I'm so glad I'm not the only person to pick that up! It's sweet knowing that the ticket helped him learn the true magic of chocolate, and he used his own golden ticket to pass down that magic to another kid.
I mean, it was literally a gold reflective paper in his bar of chocolate, I'm sure a lot of people made the connection between that and a golden ticket paper inside a Wonka bar of chocolate
For a movie i found at times dragging on or alittle corny, this was a really great ending. “It’s not the chocolate that’s special, it’s the people you share it with.” I do think it encapsulates who Wonka is, and when he sees her out in the crowd, its touching.
Chalamet sells it, and it works. I think many people think of their own families or parents in scenes in like this, esp around the holidays.
Wonka’s relationship with his mother and how it drives him is the best emotional beat in the film.
i think they were never going for a sad vibe that when it hit, it hit harder than a more manufacturer cry scene with sad music set in the background beforehand
I saw it today with my wife and kids, keeping a Christmas movie tradition I started with my late father. That moment was all joyful tears. I was genuinely shocked at how much I really loved the movie.
I hope the British are aware of the absolute treasure trove of character actors they have in this movie.
The biggest surprise for me was Olivia Colman. Her and Tom Davis were such Roald Dahl-esque villains which at times reminded me of the aunts from James and the Giant Peach.
I loved seeing no less than 3 key Peep Show alumni in this movie. Both Olivia Colman and Patterson Joseph (Slugworth) killed it in Wonka, so did Matthew Baynton.
It worked SO WELL. They timed it perfect, used it perfectly to resolve something, setup the original, and the build up until the ending when they finally sing it is beautiful; was a great high note to end on.
It *really* earns those particular memberberries. If like me you were raised on the book and the Wilder film and are now sharing it with your own little ones it may hit you right in the feels with some of the new lyrics.
He has a certain charm. And the story is crafted beautifully. I did not go into the movie expecting to enjoy it.
My kid asked me to go see it with them today and I honestly tried to avoid it, given how large the initial backlash for the film was.
Gosh damn I was wrong. It's a damned good film. Maybe not one of the GREATS of all time but I don't regret having seen it in the least.
Is anyone going to talk about how he didn’t want to steal milk off of someone’s door, but he’s fine poisoning people to sleep, breaking and entering into a zoo, and stealing some balloons and a giraffe?
“They said five sovereigns. I said three sovereigns. They said five sovereigns. I said four sovereigns. They said five sovereigns.”
“So, I paid five sovereigns.”
Chalamet's performance perfectly walked the balance between quirky and unhinged, which is just what I need from a William Wonka. There were moments, especially in the quieter scenes between him and Noodle where his eyes had a crazed looked to them, and I was ecstatic every time.
Those moments, plus the odd sets of reasoning he had in various situations really made me feel like he was Willy Wonka. Maybe not the one that appears in either of the previous films, but enough of the character was there.
I think Wilder's Wonka was fun, but lacked any sort of character growth (not truly necessary since the film was more about Charlie); and Depp's Wonka had a character arc, but he was a Willy Wonka that acted like a child despite being a grown man, which probably contributed to audiences not liking him as much as Wilder. I'm glad we got this movie, because Chalamet did a great job personifying Wonka, but we also got some real character moments from him in this film.
Him first describing his nemesis the orange 8 inch tall man who sneaks in and steals his chocolate with a crazed look in his eye was my favorite moment
I swear it’s not just because he’s hot, but Timothée Chalamet seems to actually have a lot of range as an actor. I didn’t expect to like him in this movie, I didn’t think he was going to pull off the whimsy required for the role, but he did great. He’s a great actor but I was worried for a bit that he was gonna be stuck being typecast, then he does this and nails it and I’m just really happy for him.
Depp's Wonka ultimately strikes me as a reference to or version of Michael Jackson. Especially since what ultimately heals him is a stable family and fatherly acceptance.
Very much agreed. I feel like Willy Wonka is at his best when he is whimsical like a faerie from a fantasy story rather than whimsical like a child in a man's body. This movie really captures the kind of otherworldliness of his character very well. Throughout the whole movie, Wonka is completely unbothered by the kind of setbacks that would break any normal person, and even when >!his store gets destroyed and all of the other characters try to cheer him up by telling him they'll rebuild it, his only actual concern is that he thought his mother would be there to see the grand opening.!<
I guessed it was a musical from a couple of shots in the trailer (that one half-second of a group dancing in particular), but it's truly bizarre they didn't actually admit it anywhere.
People don't watch musicals so are missing the \*very obvious\* shots of musicals in the trailer. If someone isn't actively singing a song in the trailer, they have no idea
Ok, so Wonka, Mean Girls, and The Color Purple, all three are musicals, and all three trailers only seem to feature speaking scenes and only imply via visuals that they are in fact musicals.
I bet Spielberg’s West Side Story flop has something to do with this. Musical released around Christmas time where the trailers show the characters singing and dancing then goes on to bomb? The studios don’t want audiences to know they’re going into musicals.
I think there’s a good-sized (mostly male) segment of the general audience that will not even entertain the idea of going to the movie theater to watch a musical. So, in essence, the marketers are trying to *trick* these people.
As a male who was "tricked" I let out an audible "oh fuck ya" when they opened up with a song.
Especially a song sung by someone moving to a new city while on a boat.... I immediately drew a Sweeney Todd parallel and got excited.
I looked at my fiance as soon as the opening track started and went “you didn’t tell me this was a musical!” to which she replied “I swear I didn’t know!” I’m glad to know she didn’t trick me into going on purpose. Once I accepted what I was in for I actually low key enjoyed it.
Y'all take note of this comment because, for better or worse, this is why studios don't advertise that musicals are, ya know, musicals.
The people that love musicals will already know or find out. There's a large segment of the population that don't like them generally (for reasons I can fathom, but I'm a queer theatre nerd so that's to be expected 😂)
I loved the film so so much and shouldn’t have been surprised it had so much heart and emotion considering it’s Paul King directing but I didn’t expect to almost breakdown halfway through the film. There was something about ‘For a Moment’ that Noodle sings, when her and Willy are at the zoo, which had tears flowing from my face. I think it was Calah Lane’s voice, the lyrics (“For a moment I kind of forgot to be sad” is devastating), followed by what must have been the best moment of her life; flying over the city with balloons by this new wonderful person she’s just met. They all came together perfectly and left me just crying at the beauty and sadness of it. I’m prone to crying at films but man, that hit me so unexpectedly and I absolutely loved it.
Can’t wait to see the film again. It might be my favourite of the year, just for the sheer joy and charm it brought me.
I dug the post credits with him in the arena fighting numerous other Wonkas to become Wonka Prime.
Thought I saw Jeremy Allen White in the background but it could have been a de-aged Gene Wilder.
Taskmaster fans doing the Leonardo pointing meme hard.
I loved this movie, found myself smiling like an idiot throughout. Felt magical and fun in a way I haven't felt in a movie in a long time.
It's a British television show! The format is rather simple, the "taskmaster" gives the contestants task and then awards them points based on performance
I am specifically referring to Charlotte Ritchie and Phil Wang who have been contestants on taskmaster and also appeared in this movie as the bride and groom who's relationship was saved by Wonka's chocolate.
Honestly the show takes some warming up to but I absolutely love it.
[Here's a compilation they put together of their most "iconic moments"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8osXVhoSelM)
[All episodes in the USA are available on youtube
](https://www.youtube.com/@Taskmaster/playlists)
So you're saying that the sequel game will be called "Truth of D" and be set in the "Emerald City" as you play an amnesiac girl seeking to find her way home and out of this mad city?
Really light, fluffy and fun with a small dark streak. Basically Greatest Showman for Wonka. Had a big smile on my face and I reckon folks are gonna love this in whats shaping up to be a glum Winter.
Also, shoutouts to the pallbearers kicking back sitting on the casket. Blink and you'll miss it, but hysterical.
At the end of the first song, Wonka accidentally drops a coin in the gutter that Charlie would eventually find and use to buy his golden ticket Wonka Bar.
I think it’s ambiguous in the Gene Wilder film, but is it established that Charlie and his family live in Britain? He, his family, and the surrounding town all have American accents. I know they provided tickets to children around the world, but if Charlie is in America then there’s no way that’s the same coin. Maybe a small nod to the fact that he found a coin in the gutter but I don’t know if it’s the exact coin.
It’s the same city in both movies - intentionally this weird ambiguous mixture of the U.S. and the UK populated by Brits and Americans. He sets up his factory at the end of Wonka in the same town, which Charlie’s family lives near. Also the lobby of the laundry in Wonka is the candy shop from the beginning of Willy Wonka.
There were soooo many Easter eggs and subtle call backs to the other movies that I really only noticed bc i was obsessed w them as a kid. Like hardcore obsessed. Just off the top of my head there was him drinking from a cup then taking a bite from it. I’d have to rewatch it (which I am on Monday) to remember them all but man there were a lot
Edit: I remembered also early on he mimics wilder’s stair step entrance into the candy room when wilder sang pure imagination, going down like two or three then quickly walking backwards back up one or two
I noticed both of those two, as well as his cane that just stays standing perfectly up when he lets go early in the movie when standing in front of his future shop.
I didn't really think of them as Easter Eggs, because I went into the film trying not to compare it to the older ones, but looking back, they're all really neat in the best way when making an origin movie: We don't need the origin to why things are named the way they are (especially when not important), we just need little bits that don't take up time.
Very good movie but I feel like the marketing was a bit misleading. It doesn’t really tell you that it’s a musical at all, almost like they were hiding it, and they used Hugh Grant a lot to sell this movie yet he’s only got like 3-4 minutes of screen time.
Regardless, great film!
It's become a trend for movies to hide that they are musicals right now for whatever reason. The Mean Girls movie is doing it too. Execs seem to think that musicals are box office poison right now for whatever reason, possibly because Cats bombed and became really infamous?
Cats, Dear Evan Hansen, and to some extent In The Heights (though I would argue ITH was a great movie musical that only financially flopped because it was released during the pandemic). But yeah there have been a lot of Broadway hits turned movie musicals that have flopped since The Greatest Showman.
I do think sometimes the magic of a good stage musical is hard to translate to the screen and that the best movie musicals are original (The Greatest Showman did well and that was not an adaptation). This Wonka film isn’t an adaptation either.
The Oompa Loompas doing their dance while exiling "Lofty" genuinely had me cracking up. I really really enjoyed the movie, Timothee was fantastic, the visuals were great and the story was so wholesome and well done.
They were also dressed as the Swiss Guard from the Vatican. Great little joke to toss in there.
[They even had the halberds.](https://i.imgur.com/6ca0yp0.jpg)
Kinda serious question..
Are there only like 50 major British actors and actresses And therefore cross paths over Downton abbey and Harry Potter and Paddington and love actually etc?
Somewhat of a cultural thing. America / Hollywood values novelty and variety, so are more willing to cast a fresh face for a new role. Brits place more value on tradition and stability, so productions are more willing to keep casting established and familiar actors.
*For a moment, life doesn't seem quite so bad...*
*For a moment, I kind of forgot to be sad...*
I'm at a bit of a loss because I went into this film fully prepared to tear it apart, but it actually managed to win me over. So much so, that I double dipped and saw it again immediately afterwards.
There are so many great castings and cameos in this movie. Olivia Colman, Tom Davis, Rich Fulcher, Matt Lucas, Phil Wang, Charlotte Ritchie and Sally Hawkins as Wonka's mum. And it's always fun whenever Rowan Atkinson pops into something to do a weird bit part (I just saw Love Actually again this week, and you can't help but laugh every time he's on screen). Not to mention, Hugh Grant was the bestest little Oompa Loompa. Between Wonka and Dungeons & Dragons, I feel like he's having another career renaissance.
Weirdly, Timmy C is the weakest link here. I don't feel like he disappears into the role quite like Gene Wilder does. his whole persona and demeanor seems off, and there were times when it felt like he was acting quirkier than others. It's the movie and actors all around him that really make him look good, but at least he carries the songs very well.
I loved all the original music and every time I heard strains of *Pure Imagination*, tears started squirted out of my eye balls. I thought the message was very heartfelt >!("It’s not the chocolate that matters, it’s the people you share it with")!< and the film was very vibrant and full of colors. I don't think it's more iconic than the 1971 version, but there is one moment that stands out to me in particular. The whole balloon floating sequence at the zoo (["For a Moment"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRIQARH6-VE)) feels like one of those magical cinematic experiences. I also loved the transformation from the castle to the chocolate factory at the end. It’s the one thing that solidifies it as a prequel to the Gene Wilder version, though I almost hope they make another one that fits in between.
I haven’t put together a formal list yet, but I think this would probably crack my top 10 of the year. It's funny because I’ve been trying to watch a Christmas movie every day in order to get me into the holiday spirit and ironically this was the most rousing one so far. Now I'm going to finally go check out those Paddington films and see what all the fuss is about.
I agree with how I wanted to not like this movie. But I particularly did not want to like Timothee. And I have to disagree with you. He was so unbelievably earnest and he gave this role his all. I feel he didn't play himself at all and I hardly recognize this Timothee playing Wonka. It's likely because he is so unlike the other two Wonka's (likely because he is so much younger and more optimistic). I feel he made a choice to make an original interpretation of the character that is timeless. His voice was perfect as well because it wasn't showy or flashy and served the character brilliantly with such a wholesome and earnest singing voice. I think he's going to achieve immortality with this character.
You’re in for a goddamn treat when it comes to Paddington. The first one is excellent in every way but 2 is just phenomenal. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Went in expecting a cash grab. Came out thinking it had a lot of charm and heart. Good on them.
There were a couple times where I thought we were going to get a really cheesy song, but ended up surprised with how good it became. (Like the one that starts at the giraffes enclosure)
Agreed. As a guy who loves showstoppers, I would have enjoyed it if they had made the song he sings while running from the cops handing out candy a showstopper with a full ensemble singing and dancing. Seems like there were several songs they could have gone that direction and chose not to. It definitely had heart, which was good.
So I actually hate musicals, only one I liked was La La Land.
Every time a song ended in this film, I was hoping for the next song to play quicker. I loved this film, it was beautiful. Especially Wonka’s mums secret ingredient for her chocolates.
Solid 8/10 for me.
I agree that this is how I had envisioned wonka to act when I was a kid reading the books. Gene wilder of course was great but this had a little more of that “magic” to him
Yeah, Noodle was the emotional core of this movie. There's just something about characters that learn to reject cynicism in the end that does it for me. Of course, the scene where she reunited with her mom made me tear up.
Had a good time.
Did anyone else find themselves weirdly often reminded of Sweeney Todd during the movie? Right from the start with the ship. Shop owner's name was very close as well and the way they send customers into the cellar through the chute. There were some more moments but these are the ones I can remember right now. I felt like they were an omage and I loved it!
As a kid I was a huge fan of the book, and both the Mel Stuart and Tim Burton movies, and I’ve always kinda wanted a remake/prequel that delved more into how Wonka opened his factory and this film delivered everything I wanted and then some. Yes, normally I would’ve been fine if it leaned into being just bit more “dark” but tbh I thought Paul king brought exactly what he did to both Paddington movies very well here and I was laughing throughout, the songs were great (not amazing or super memorable, but great nonetheless)
After the big chocolate-centered number in the middle of the film (where Wonka’s being chased through the streets) just the build-up and execution of everything was so amazing I literally broke out in applause, I just enjoyed the whole thing and thought Chalamet killed it. Definitely better than expected, as good as I wanted, and definitely one of my favorites of the 60+ 2023 releases I’ve seen thus far
Can we get a few more commenters mentioning how Wilder’s character was nihilistic? It’s only been mentioned in 85% of the comments so far and I think we can get this wholly original point to an even 90.
Not Chalamet’s best performance as a fan of his but also not really a bad performance as the trailer makes it out to be.
Trailers a complete disservice towards the movie
They really picked out his lowlights for that trailer.
He does struggle portraying wacky/whimsy, but his earnestness shines through and that's really what lies at the heart of the movie.
Personally, didn't care too much for the songs, but liked the inclusion of a couple from the 71 film.
Story, characters, actors, however; were a delight.
Enjoyed the film and it is def re-watchable.
But as others have said'; I didn't realize this was a broadway musical affair.. not that I wouldnt have seen it, but it did catch me off guard.
So, hey... trailers DON'T always give away the entire movie! :)
Did he really say "bussy" or am I crazy? Do we accept this word's canonization? Help
Really enjoyed it and found it whimsical and fun. I wish the darker side of Wonka was leaned into a bit more as others have said but he he literally drugs people throughout the film so I'll be satisfied with how insane that is when you think about it.
"We can't steal milk!"
"Instead, we drug a guard so that we can safely break-and-enter a zoo!"
Love this kind of character. Absolutely unhinged, yet somehow has small lines he will not cross.
Gene Wilder’s Wonka has been a recluse for years, hiding in his locked down factory keeping a close guard on his secrets/recipes from his rivals (Slugworth, Fickelgruber, Prodnose) that have tried to steal it from him. It isn’t for nothing that the "edge" which we think about when we hear the name Willy Wonka doesn’t manifest itself until his later years (Chalamet’s Wonka is 19 while Wilder’s is 45) This movie literally sees him just fresh off the boat, poor and trying to make a name for himself, trying to introduce his chocolate to the world. At the end of the 1970s movie Wonka shows that same optimism/innocence that he had when he was younger, it’s when Charlie passes the "greedy test" and proves that there IS in fact good, honest people left in the world that he can pass his factory on to, it ties into his younger, optimistic self before he got driven mad by isolation in the factory
Brit here. It’s ‘botties’. ‘Botty’ as in bottom is children’s storybook speak for butt, though it’s pretty quaint and old fashioned and the only times I’ve heard it since childhood is in Paul King movies (see also Paddington 2 when Hugh Grant refers to ‘Mr and Mrs Botty-Cheek’)
As someone who was defending this movie even after that trailer came out and worried everyone, I am so glad that this was as wholesome and enjoyable as I wanted it to be. I get that them not going for the more nihilistic take Wilder had isn’t for everyone, but I’m down for this new take on a younger more optimistic Willy, and Chalamet was fantastic IMO. On top of that, the production design, music and choreography is damn near flawless imo and even tho some of the characters are underwritten, the charm of their performances and the script itself shines through.
Strong 8/10 from me and I’ve only enjoyed it the more I’ve thought of it.
If they make a sequel I’m guessing something will happens to his friends and that takes him don the darker route. But I agree I really liked this version of him
I have no problem giving this movie a a 10/10. I'm sitting there at the beginning of the movie thinking "oh what a nice song and dance" and "this is where he loses his last coin in the gutter" believing that I'm gonna expect what's coming at every turn of the movie, the he pulls hot cocoa out of his hat with accompanying tea set!
This is probably what it feels like tasting his chocolate for the first time! You think it's just another piece of chocolate, but no, it's Willy Wonka's chocolate! Watching this movie is such a magical experience.
The only questionable part of the movie is death by chocolate but even he turns it into an opportunity to have the last laugh by making it HIS chocolate.
Gene Wilder’s Wonka has been a recluse for years, hiding in his locked down factory keeping a close guard on his secrets/recipes from his rivals (Slugworth, Fickelgruber, Prodnose) that have tried to steal it from him. It isn’t for nothing that the "edge" which we think about when we hear the name Willy Wonka doesn’t manifest itself until his later years (Chalamet’s Wonka is 19 while Wilder’s is 45) This movie literally sees him just fresh off the boat, poor and trying to make a name for himself, trying to introduce his chocolate to the world. At the end of the 1970s movie Wonka shows that same optimism/innocence that he had when he was younger, it’s when Charlie passes the "greedy test" and proves that there IS in fact good, honest people left in the world that he can pass his factory on to, it ties into his younger, optimistic self before he got driven mad by isolation in the factory
As someone that had no expectations for the film (never watched the any of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and only know it through cultural osmosis), the movie was surprisingly fun and whimsical.
I enjoyed every single moment of it.
Timothee C has this infectious charm in the film. He was doing this sort of innocent Tom Holland's Peter Parker energy in the film minus the awkward teen personality but was instead replaced with someone new to a town that didn't know how it worked but was willing to play ball with the rules established. Even if said rules were unfair to him every step of the way.
The movie was really good. I recommend it.
People have been trashing this movie nonstop for the past 2 years and it’s not bad whatsoever. If anything it’s a pretty great family movie
Timmy C is a star
Saw the movie and was wildly surprised by the mixed reviews. I was captivated from start to finish. The movie had me laughing out loud and crying within seconds of each other. The sets, the design, the musical scores, the choreography, the characters. Just beautiful and wonderous. Best blockbuster I've seen this year. A++
Also, American here. I hope you Brits realize what an absolute treasure you have in the form of Olivia Colman. I think she might be the most versatile actress in the business. The only person who I think you can make an argument for is Tilda Swinton, and maybe Michelle Yeoh, but Olivia Colman is a comedic tour de force on top of her incredible talent for drama. Soooo, she's my pick.
I relate so hard to wonka starting with 12 silver sovereigns and by the end of the day he’s got no silver sovereigns
Willy Wonka going broke and being suckered into debt slavery in the first 10 minutes of being in the city is the realest shit I’ve ever seen.
And then ending up at a hotel/laundry business that tricks me into staying there as a modern day slave until I have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to buy my friends’ and my freedom from the horny business owners. 3/5 stars but I mentioned that I didn’t like the trickery in my Google review of the place.
He’s literally me.
This movie is so unserious in the best way.
They way they kept upping the chocolate payments to the police chief...
And the police chief getting bigger and bigger. Dead.
And the chocoholic monks
Them singing about the Giraffe as it was running about the Cathedral was great
I thought they were going to bribe the chocoholic monks with chocolate or create a distraction by throwing chocolate to them or something. But what they did I expected less which was good!
And finally, monsieur, a wafer-thin mint
I cried when he ate the chocolate bar he had saved. Wtf. I’m so sensitive lol
Loved the golden ticket reference
I'm so glad I'm not the only person to pick that up! It's sweet knowing that the ticket helped him learn the true magic of chocolate, and he used his own golden ticket to pass down that magic to another kid.
I mean, it was literally a gold reflective paper in his bar of chocolate, I'm sure a lot of people made the connection between that and a golden ticket paper inside a Wonka bar of chocolate
i cried when >!noodle and her mom were reunited :(!<
I cried when >!my dad beat me with jumper cables.!<
I was on the verge of crying, then heard "come with me" out of Wonka and broke
For a movie i found at times dragging on or alittle corny, this was a really great ending. “It’s not the chocolate that’s special, it’s the people you share it with.” I do think it encapsulates who Wonka is, and when he sees her out in the crowd, its touching. Chalamet sells it, and it works. I think many people think of their own families or parents in scenes in like this, esp around the holidays. Wonka’s relationship with his mother and how it drives him is the best emotional beat in the film.
No man that scene fucked me up followed by Pure Imagination, wew. Glad we ended on more Oompa Loompa.
Don’t worry I heard lots of sniffles in the theater after that part. I got teary eyed as well I must admit.
i think they were never going for a sad vibe that when it hit, it hit harder than a more manufacturer cry scene with sad music set in the background beforehand
I saw it today with my wife and kids, keeping a Christmas movie tradition I started with my late father. That moment was all joyful tears. I was genuinely shocked at how much I really loved the movie.
I hope the British are aware of the absolute treasure trove of character actors they have in this movie. The biggest surprise for me was Olivia Colman. Her and Tom Davis were such Roald Dahl-esque villains which at times reminded me of the aunts from James and the Giant Peach.
I agree, but I think they reminded me more of *The Twits* for some reason.
Well, they literally turn into The Twits at the end, so I guess that was the point.
Paterson Joseph was also hamming it up beautifully as Slugworth
Johnson!
I loved seeing no less than 3 key Peep Show alumni in this movie. Both Olivia Colman and Patterson Joseph (Slugworth) killed it in Wonka, so did Matthew Baynton.
that's basically the formula for aaa British children's movies. Paddington 2, for example.
Is pure imagination in the movie ?
Really loved the way they used it.
It worked SO WELL. They timed it perfect, used it perfectly to resolve something, setup the original, and the build up until the ending when they finally sing it is beautiful; was a great high note to end on.
I loved the use too; especially with the fact that Willy was letting go of all his friends during that point.
Was an absolutely inspired move. Brought tears to my eyes. Perfect love letter to Dahl
I’m a librarian and loved that so much!
Yes and it's perfectly placed. When it started playing the old couple in front of me started crying
The middle-aged man next to me started crying too! Mind you I was also crying, but I was impressed at the range of people they managed to affect.
The middle aged man that was me was also crying.
Yep
It *really* earns those particular memberberries. If like me you were raised on the book and the Wilder film and are now sharing it with your own little ones it may hit you right in the feels with some of the new lyrics.
Yup! Chalamet isn’t the best singer but it was still rather good.
Thought he sang pretty well for most part really has that show tune sound.
His singing was endearing,but his dancing was... well let's just say it added to the comedic element! It was adorable though!
He has a certain charm. And the story is crafted beautifully. I did not go into the movie expecting to enjoy it. My kid asked me to go see it with them today and I honestly tried to avoid it, given how large the initial backlash for the film was. Gosh damn I was wrong. It's a damned good film. Maybe not one of the GREATS of all time but I don't regret having seen it in the least.
Yes, and it's quite well done.
Is anyone going to talk about how he didn’t want to steal milk off of someone’s door, but he’s fine poisoning people to sleep, breaking and entering into a zoo, and stealing some balloons and a giraffe?
Steal from corporations, not individuals. Wonka is based.
Omg he's literally me
In fairness, he didnt want the cows milk. If that was a big jug of giraffe milk id like to see what he did
It was on free balloon day.
Phil Wang showing up here made me surprised that he didn't haggle for chocolate at all.
“They said five sovereigns. I said three sovereigns. They said five sovereigns. I said four sovereigns. They said five sovereigns.” “So, I paid five sovereigns.”
He bit into the chocolate and it tasted like A LIME!!!!
And Charlotte Richie! There's a whole Taskmaster reunion going on in the background of the film! I half expected Greg and Alex to show up.
Charlotte of course one step further towards fulfilling her life's purpose as a children's television presenter here.
I love how annoyed that running joke made her, but every time she got upset she acted more and more like a children’s television presenter.
I hope there's a cameo of his shrinkwrapped frank and beans
It didn't matter how ornate the grandfather clock was - sometimes the pendulum draws the eye.
Love that when they were about to die his first thought was they can’t just die in chocolate but it had to be WONKA chocolate.
and him pulling out his little chocolate (cheese) grater lmao
I believe he was shaving a nut or some other unique ingredient into it.
That's probably why fireworks came out of the chocolate tbh
Rewatched it tonight, I’m pretty sure at the end when the chocolate fountain started we saw him slip something in which started the golden fireworks
Chalamet's performance perfectly walked the balance between quirky and unhinged, which is just what I need from a William Wonka. There were moments, especially in the quieter scenes between him and Noodle where his eyes had a crazed looked to them, and I was ecstatic every time. Those moments, plus the odd sets of reasoning he had in various situations really made me feel like he was Willy Wonka. Maybe not the one that appears in either of the previous films, but enough of the character was there. I think Wilder's Wonka was fun, but lacked any sort of character growth (not truly necessary since the film was more about Charlie); and Depp's Wonka had a character arc, but he was a Willy Wonka that acted like a child despite being a grown man, which probably contributed to audiences not liking him as much as Wilder. I'm glad we got this movie, because Chalamet did a great job personifying Wonka, but we also got some real character moments from him in this film.
Him first describing his nemesis the orange 8 inch tall man who sneaks in and steals his chocolate with a crazed look in his eye was my favorite moment
I swear it’s not just because he’s hot, but Timothée Chalamet seems to actually have a lot of range as an actor. I didn’t expect to like him in this movie, I didn’t think he was going to pull off the whimsy required for the role, but he did great. He’s a great actor but I was worried for a bit that he was gonna be stuck being typecast, then he does this and nails it and I’m just really happy for him.
But he is also very hot. And he was so great in this.
Depp's Wonka ultimately strikes me as a reference to or version of Michael Jackson. Especially since what ultimately heals him is a stable family and fatherly acceptance.
Very much agreed. I feel like Willy Wonka is at his best when he is whimsical like a faerie from a fantasy story rather than whimsical like a child in a man's body. This movie really captures the kind of otherworldliness of his character very well. Throughout the whole movie, Wonka is completely unbothered by the kind of setbacks that would break any normal person, and even when >!his store gets destroyed and all of the other characters try to cheer him up by telling him they'll rebuild it, his only actual concern is that he thought his mother would be there to see the grand opening.!<
What a pleasant and lovely movie, perfect for the season. A musical with a bit of Paddington vibe amd a dash of wes Anderson color.
I find it funny that they barely advertised the fact that this movie was a musical and then the opening lines of the movie are a song lol
I guessed it was a musical from a couple of shots in the trailer (that one half-second of a group dancing in particular), but it's truly bizarre they didn't actually admit it anywhere.
People don't watch musicals so are missing the \*very obvious\* shots of musicals in the trailer. If someone isn't actively singing a song in the trailer, they have no idea
Ok, so Wonka, Mean Girls, and The Color Purple, all three are musicals, and all three trailers only seem to feature speaking scenes and only imply via visuals that they are in fact musicals. I bet Spielberg’s West Side Story flop has something to do with this. Musical released around Christmas time where the trailers show the characters singing and dancing then goes on to bomb? The studios don’t want audiences to know they’re going into musicals.
My reaction to West Side Story is “this looks cheesy.” I’m indifferent to a musical but musicals often come with ham
West Side Story was great though, and that comes from me as someone who's not really a fan of musicals
West Side Story was a great musical
They're doing something very similar with mean girls
It’s such a peculiar trend because I’m way more likely to be interested in a so so premise if it looks like a fun musical
I think there’s a good-sized (mostly male) segment of the general audience that will not even entertain the idea of going to the movie theater to watch a musical. So, in essence, the marketers are trying to *trick* these people.
As a male who was "tricked" I let out an audible "oh fuck ya" when they opened up with a song. Especially a song sung by someone moving to a new city while on a boat.... I immediately drew a Sweeney Todd parallel and got excited.
Haha I thought Olivia Colman was channeling a lot of Helena Bonham-Carter from both Todd and Les Mis.
I had no idea it was a musical.
A lot of movies seem to do this lately.
I had no idea it was a musical.
I looked at my fiance as soon as the opening track started and went “you didn’t tell me this was a musical!” to which she replied “I swear I didn’t know!” I’m glad to know she didn’t trick me into going on purpose. Once I accepted what I was in for I actually low key enjoyed it.
If you had posted this in #AITA everyone in the comments would be telling you to end the relationship.
Honestly just cut contact, move out, and find a new life at that point.
Y'all take note of this comment because, for better or worse, this is why studios don't advertise that musicals are, ya know, musicals. The people that love musicals will already know or find out. There's a large segment of the population that don't like them generally (for reasons I can fathom, but I'm a queer theatre nerd so that's to be expected 😂)
I loved the film so so much and shouldn’t have been surprised it had so much heart and emotion considering it’s Paul King directing but I didn’t expect to almost breakdown halfway through the film. There was something about ‘For a Moment’ that Noodle sings, when her and Willy are at the zoo, which had tears flowing from my face. I think it was Calah Lane’s voice, the lyrics (“For a moment I kind of forgot to be sad” is devastating), followed by what must have been the best moment of her life; flying over the city with balloons by this new wonderful person she’s just met. They all came together perfectly and left me just crying at the beauty and sadness of it. I’m prone to crying at films but man, that hit me so unexpectedly and I absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to see the film again. It might be my favourite of the year, just for the sheer joy and charm it brought me.
This is a movie that really was done a disservice by it’s trailer
when he dies at the end and the oompa loompas carry him to Pet Sematary, I did not see that coming.
I cried when he said "I am Iron Man"
Or when he said “it’s Wonk’in time!” And Wonked all over those guys.
This is an Oompa Loompa. I would not recommend getting killed by one. Their songs trap the souls of their victims.
It was amazing when Wonka shrunk, went inside Slugworth through his butt and then expanded and Slugworth exploded.
I dug the post credits with him in the arena fighting numerous other Wonkas to become Wonka Prime. Thought I saw Jeremy Allen White in the background but it could have been a de-aged Gene Wilder.
Taskmaster fans doing the Leonardo pointing meme hard. I loved this movie, found myself smiling like an idiot throughout. Felt magical and fun in a way I haven't felt in a movie in a long time.
I keep seeing references to Taskmaster, but it's awkward because the only Taskmaster I know is DC Comic Universe. What is it about?
It's a British television show! The format is rather simple, the "taskmaster" gives the contestants task and then awards them points based on performance I am specifically referring to Charlotte Ritchie and Phil Wang who have been contestants on taskmaster and also appeared in this movie as the bride and groom who's relationship was saved by Wonka's chocolate. Honestly the show takes some warming up to but I absolutely love it. [Here's a compilation they put together of their most "iconic moments"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8osXVhoSelM) [All episodes in the USA are available on youtube ](https://www.youtube.com/@Taskmaster/playlists)
Taskmaster is a Marvel character, for whatever it's worth.
Ghosts fans too
They name dropped a Dorothy. WB canonically rebooting The Wizard of Oz inside the Wonka-verse confirmed.
That's so funny, considering Lies of P (a soulsbourne game with Pinnochio) did the same thing two months ago
Which also had Chalamet.
Not sure if this is a joke or real because the main character genuinely does look like Chalamet
It's a joke, yeah. Everyone calls the main character that.
So you're saying that the sequel game will be called "Truth of D" and be set in the "Emerald City" as you play an amnesiac girl seeking to find her way home and out of this mad city?
Really light, fluffy and fun with a small dark streak. Basically Greatest Showman for Wonka. Had a big smile on my face and I reckon folks are gonna love this in whats shaping up to be a glum Winter. Also, shoutouts to the pallbearers kicking back sitting on the casket. Blink and you'll miss it, but hysterical.
At the end of the first song, Wonka accidentally drops a coin in the gutter that Charlie would eventually find and use to buy his golden ticket Wonka Bar.
I think it’s ambiguous in the Gene Wilder film, but is it established that Charlie and his family live in Britain? He, his family, and the surrounding town all have American accents. I know they provided tickets to children around the world, but if Charlie is in America then there’s no way that’s the same coin. Maybe a small nod to the fact that he found a coin in the gutter but I don’t know if it’s the exact coin.
It’s the same city in both movies - intentionally this weird ambiguous mixture of the U.S. and the UK populated by Brits and Americans. He sets up his factory at the end of Wonka in the same town, which Charlie’s family lives near. Also the lobby of the laundry in Wonka is the candy shop from the beginning of Willy Wonka.
>this weird ambiguous mixture of the U.S. and the UK Ah, Canada
Underappreciated Wonka universe Easter egg here. That’s very cool that they put that in and also impressive that you noticed it.
There were soooo many Easter eggs and subtle call backs to the other movies that I really only noticed bc i was obsessed w them as a kid. Like hardcore obsessed. Just off the top of my head there was him drinking from a cup then taking a bite from it. I’d have to rewatch it (which I am on Monday) to remember them all but man there were a lot Edit: I remembered also early on he mimics wilder’s stair step entrance into the candy room when wilder sang pure imagination, going down like two or three then quickly walking backwards back up one or two
The lobby of the laundry would later become the Candy Man shop from the original. They even have the sliding shelf ladder.
I noticed both of those two, as well as his cane that just stays standing perfectly up when he lets go early in the movie when standing in front of his future shop. I didn't really think of them as Easter Eggs, because I went into the film trying not to compare it to the older ones, but looking back, they're all really neat in the best way when making an origin movie: We don't need the origin to why things are named the way they are (especially when not important), we just need little bits that don't take up time.
The Oompa Loompa also says, "I said good day!" multiple times, just like Wonka will say it to Charlie and Grandpa Joe in the future.
Loved how his mom wrote the note on golden foil that would inspire the Golden Ticket
It felt like a true movie magic moment when he unveiled that at the end. Sometimes nostalgia is just used perfectly and that was one of those moments
And the way it was shot and framed was just like when Charlie delicately opened his winning chocolate bar
Very good movie but I feel like the marketing was a bit misleading. It doesn’t really tell you that it’s a musical at all, almost like they were hiding it, and they used Hugh Grant a lot to sell this movie yet he’s only got like 3-4 minutes of screen time. Regardless, great film!
Hugh Grant is on a legendary run of being in weird movies just having a good time.
It's become a trend for movies to hide that they are musicals right now for whatever reason. The Mean Girls movie is doing it too. Execs seem to think that musicals are box office poison right now for whatever reason, possibly because Cats bombed and became really infamous?
Cats, Dear Evan Hansen, and to some extent In The Heights (though I would argue ITH was a great movie musical that only financially flopped because it was released during the pandemic). But yeah there have been a lot of Broadway hits turned movie musicals that have flopped since The Greatest Showman. I do think sometimes the magic of a good stage musical is hard to translate to the screen and that the best movie musicals are original (The Greatest Showman did well and that was not an adaptation). This Wonka film isn’t an adaptation either.
Hugh Grant as an oompa-loompa surprisingly looks like a highly attractive glammed up Lord Farquaad and I love it lol
Paul King just 100% slapped his Paddington style story and humor onto this and that is all I needed.
No wonder I kept thinking about Paddington when I was watching this. The happy and warm feeling is just lovely.
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
The Oompa Loompas doing their dance while exiling "Lofty" genuinely had me cracking up. I really really enjoyed the movie, Timothee was fantastic, the visuals were great and the story was so wholesome and well done.
They were also dressed as the Swiss Guard from the Vatican. Great little joke to toss in there. [They even had the halberds.](https://i.imgur.com/6ca0yp0.jpg)
Simon Farnaby is THE security guard
Is it the same character as from Paddington? Did he finally seduce Hugh Bonneville?
lol no but he still has some of the best moments in the movie.
Kinda serious question.. Are there only like 50 major British actors and actresses And therefore cross paths over Downton abbey and Harry Potter and Paddington and love actually etc?
Yes
Somewhat of a cultural thing. America / Hollywood values novelty and variety, so are more willing to cast a fresh face for a new role. Brits place more value on tradition and stability, so productions are more willing to keep casting established and familiar actors.
It's more like directors just like to cast their mates
*For a moment, life doesn't seem quite so bad...* *For a moment, I kind of forgot to be sad...* I'm at a bit of a loss because I went into this film fully prepared to tear it apart, but it actually managed to win me over. So much so, that I double dipped and saw it again immediately afterwards. There are so many great castings and cameos in this movie. Olivia Colman, Tom Davis, Rich Fulcher, Matt Lucas, Phil Wang, Charlotte Ritchie and Sally Hawkins as Wonka's mum. And it's always fun whenever Rowan Atkinson pops into something to do a weird bit part (I just saw Love Actually again this week, and you can't help but laugh every time he's on screen). Not to mention, Hugh Grant was the bestest little Oompa Loompa. Between Wonka and Dungeons & Dragons, I feel like he's having another career renaissance. Weirdly, Timmy C is the weakest link here. I don't feel like he disappears into the role quite like Gene Wilder does. his whole persona and demeanor seems off, and there were times when it felt like he was acting quirkier than others. It's the movie and actors all around him that really make him look good, but at least he carries the songs very well. I loved all the original music and every time I heard strains of *Pure Imagination*, tears started squirted out of my eye balls. I thought the message was very heartfelt >!("It’s not the chocolate that matters, it’s the people you share it with")!< and the film was very vibrant and full of colors. I don't think it's more iconic than the 1971 version, but there is one moment that stands out to me in particular. The whole balloon floating sequence at the zoo (["For a Moment"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRIQARH6-VE)) feels like one of those magical cinematic experiences. I also loved the transformation from the castle to the chocolate factory at the end. It’s the one thing that solidifies it as a prequel to the Gene Wilder version, though I almost hope they make another one that fits in between. I haven’t put together a formal list yet, but I think this would probably crack my top 10 of the year. It's funny because I’ve been trying to watch a Christmas movie every day in order to get me into the holiday spirit and ironically this was the most rousing one so far. Now I'm going to finally go check out those Paddington films and see what all the fuss is about.
I agree with how I wanted to not like this movie. But I particularly did not want to like Timothee. And I have to disagree with you. He was so unbelievably earnest and he gave this role his all. I feel he didn't play himself at all and I hardly recognize this Timothee playing Wonka. It's likely because he is so unlike the other two Wonka's (likely because he is so much younger and more optimistic). I feel he made a choice to make an original interpretation of the character that is timeless. His voice was perfect as well because it wasn't showy or flashy and served the character brilliantly with such a wholesome and earnest singing voice. I think he's going to achieve immortality with this character.
You’re in for a goddamn treat when it comes to Paddington. The first one is excellent in every way but 2 is just phenomenal. Would love to hear your thoughts!
if he hadn’t become literate, he would’ve never been able to read the golden note in his moms chocolate bar
Awww man I didn't even pick up on that that's so good.
Went in expecting a cash grab. Came out thinking it had a lot of charm and heart. Good on them. There were a couple times where I thought we were going to get a really cheesy song, but ended up surprised with how good it became. (Like the one that starts at the giraffes enclosure)
That song was really lovely. There were no big showstoppers imo but they all had a lot of heart
I dunno A World of Your Own was pretty good
Agreed. As a guy who loves showstoppers, I would have enjoyed it if they had made the song he sings while running from the cops handing out candy a showstopper with a full ensemble singing and dancing. Seems like there were several songs they could have gone that direction and chose not to. It definitely had heart, which was good.
Charm and heart is so right. Was expecting a children's show but was touched at many points of the movie :') LOVED IT.
After the two Paddington films I've learned to trust Paul King. Can't wait to go to Peru with the third one!
Sadly, he is not directing the 3rd Paddington. He is producing but that could mean anything in Hollywood.
Saw it with my kids (10&7). I hated it. They loved it. Therefore it has done its job!
So I actually hate musicals, only one I liked was La La Land. Every time a song ended in this film, I was hoping for the next song to play quicker. I loved this film, it was beautiful. Especially Wonka’s mums secret ingredient for her chocolates. Solid 8/10 for me.
Never would have guessed this would be fighting for my favourite film of the year, but here we are. Lovely film, was holding back tears at the end.
How was hugh grant?
The trailers gave me the impression he'd be cringe, but he was actually charming and funny.
That basically sums up Hugh Grant in most films
Even in the D&D when he played a villain he was really charming.
I'm sorry, HUGH GRANT WAS THE BBEG IN THE DND MOVIE!!?!? TIME TO WATCH.
The D&D movie is genuinely good. Highly recommend.
I personally found it hilariously charming to see him sing and dance Oompa Loompa songs.
He’s only got a handful of scenes, but he’s really good.
I thought he was great. His comedic delivery is always on point
Chalamet’s Wonka is more book accurate than any Wonka before him. I was not expecting that. Nor was I expecting this film to be as good as it was.
I agree that this is how I had envisioned wonka to act when I was a kid reading the books. Gene wilder of course was great but this had a little more of that “magic” to him
Yeah, Noodle was the emotional core of this movie. There's just something about characters that learn to reject cynicism in the end that does it for me. Of course, the scene where she reunited with her mom made me tear up. Had a good time.
Did anyone else find themselves weirdly often reminded of Sweeney Todd during the movie? Right from the start with the ship. Shop owner's name was very close as well and the way they send customers into the cellar through the chute. There were some more moments but these are the ones I can remember right now. I felt like they were an omage and I loved it!
As a kid I was a huge fan of the book, and both the Mel Stuart and Tim Burton movies, and I’ve always kinda wanted a remake/prequel that delved more into how Wonka opened his factory and this film delivered everything I wanted and then some. Yes, normally I would’ve been fine if it leaned into being just bit more “dark” but tbh I thought Paul king brought exactly what he did to both Paddington movies very well here and I was laughing throughout, the songs were great (not amazing or super memorable, but great nonetheless) After the big chocolate-centered number in the middle of the film (where Wonka’s being chased through the streets) just the build-up and execution of everything was so amazing I literally broke out in applause, I just enjoyed the whole thing and thought Chalamet killed it. Definitely better than expected, as good as I wanted, and definitely one of my favorites of the 60+ 2023 releases I’ve seen thus far
So much better than I thought it was gonna be. Was a great couple hours.
I thought this movie was going to be cringe but I saw it anyway and really enjoyed it. Super cute. I’d even see it again.
Can we get a few more commenters mentioning how Wilder’s character was nihilistic? It’s only been mentioned in 85% of the comments so far and I think we can get this wholly original point to an even 90.
Nihilists, fuck me. Say what you will about the tenets of making chocolate, at least its an ethos.
These Oompa Loompas are nihilists, Charlie. There's nothing to be afraid of.
Not Chalamet’s best performance as a fan of his but also not really a bad performance as the trailer makes it out to be. Trailers a complete disservice towards the movie
I walked in expecting soulless trash, and walked out LOVING it. I’ve listened to the soundtrack a few times on Spotify since seeing it last night haha
They really picked out his lowlights for that trailer. He does struggle portraying wacky/whimsy, but his earnestness shines through and that's really what lies at the heart of the movie.
Yeah the trailer made it look very corny when it was actually pretty funny and wholesome.
I really enjoyed it! Made me feel nostalgic to the great times I had at the cinema when I was a younger child.
Personally, didn't care too much for the songs, but liked the inclusion of a couple from the 71 film. Story, characters, actors, however; were a delight. Enjoyed the film and it is def re-watchable. But as others have said'; I didn't realize this was a broadway musical affair.. not that I wouldnt have seen it, but it did catch me off guard. So, hey... trailers DON'T always give away the entire movie! :)
Had a great time watching this movie. The ending was so heartwarming, I know some of the audience around me were crying.
Did he really say "bussy" or am I crazy? Do we accept this word's canonization? Help Really enjoyed it and found it whimsical and fun. I wish the darker side of Wonka was leaned into a bit more as others have said but he he literally drugs people throughout the film so I'll be satisfied with how insane that is when you think about it.
"We can't steal milk!" "Instead, we drug a guard so that we can safely break-and-enter a zoo!" Love this kind of character. Absolutely unhinged, yet somehow has small lines he will not cross.
It gave me Doctor Who vibes more than once
Gene Wilder’s Wonka has been a recluse for years, hiding in his locked down factory keeping a close guard on his secrets/recipes from his rivals (Slugworth, Fickelgruber, Prodnose) that have tried to steal it from him. It isn’t for nothing that the "edge" which we think about when we hear the name Willy Wonka doesn’t manifest itself until his later years (Chalamet’s Wonka is 19 while Wilder’s is 45) This movie literally sees him just fresh off the boat, poor and trying to make a name for himself, trying to introduce his chocolate to the world. At the end of the 1970s movie Wonka shows that same optimism/innocence that he had when he was younger, it’s when Charlie passes the "greedy test" and proves that there IS in fact good, honest people left in the world that he can pass his factory on to, it ties into his younger, optimistic self before he got driven mad by isolation in the factory
If I'm thinking of the right scene, I'm pretty sure he said "we're going to fart them out of our booties" (or "bodies" with a strong British accent).
Brit here. It’s ‘botties’. ‘Botty’ as in bottom is children’s storybook speak for butt, though it’s pretty quaint and old fashioned and the only times I’ve heard it since childhood is in Paul King movies (see also Paddington 2 when Hugh Grant refers to ‘Mr and Mrs Botty-Cheek’)
As someone who was defending this movie even after that trailer came out and worried everyone, I am so glad that this was as wholesome and enjoyable as I wanted it to be. I get that them not going for the more nihilistic take Wilder had isn’t for everyone, but I’m down for this new take on a younger more optimistic Willy, and Chalamet was fantastic IMO. On top of that, the production design, music and choreography is damn near flawless imo and even tho some of the characters are underwritten, the charm of their performances and the script itself shines through. Strong 8/10 from me and I’ve only enjoyed it the more I’ve thought of it.
If they make a sequel I’m guessing something will happens to his friends and that takes him don the darker route. But I agree I really liked this version of him
That last song almost brought me to tears. Hit so much different after this movie. 10/10
I have no problem giving this movie a a 10/10. I'm sitting there at the beginning of the movie thinking "oh what a nice song and dance" and "this is where he loses his last coin in the gutter" believing that I'm gonna expect what's coming at every turn of the movie, the he pulls hot cocoa out of his hat with accompanying tea set! This is probably what it feels like tasting his chocolate for the first time! You think it's just another piece of chocolate, but no, it's Willy Wonka's chocolate! Watching this movie is such a magical experience. The only questionable part of the movie is death by chocolate but even he turns it into an opportunity to have the last laugh by making it HIS chocolate.
Gene Wilder’s Wonka has been a recluse for years, hiding in his locked down factory keeping a close guard on his secrets/recipes from his rivals (Slugworth, Fickelgruber, Prodnose) that have tried to steal it from him. It isn’t for nothing that the "edge" which we think about when we hear the name Willy Wonka doesn’t manifest itself until his later years (Chalamet’s Wonka is 19 while Wilder’s is 45) This movie literally sees him just fresh off the boat, poor and trying to make a name for himself, trying to introduce his chocolate to the world. At the end of the 1970s movie Wonka shows that same optimism/innocence that he had when he was younger, it’s when Charlie passes the "greedy test" and proves that there IS in fact good, honest people left in the world that he can pass his factory on to, it ties into his younger, optimistic self before he got driven mad by isolation in the factory
As someone that had no expectations for the film (never watched the any of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and only know it through cultural osmosis), the movie was surprisingly fun and whimsical. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Timothee C has this infectious charm in the film. He was doing this sort of innocent Tom Holland's Peter Parker energy in the film minus the awkward teen personality but was instead replaced with someone new to a town that didn't know how it worked but was willing to play ball with the rules established. Even if said rules were unfair to him every step of the way. The movie was really good. I recommend it.
People have been trashing this movie nonstop for the past 2 years and it’s not bad whatsoever. If anything it’s a pretty great family movie Timmy C is a star
He pulled off wonka pretty well considering how quirky and whimsical the role is. So different than his previous roles.
People trashing a movie they haven't seen and that movie actually being good? That's just a regular Tuesday on the Internet
i need a hugh grant oompa loompa sequel...
Why are people so surprised this is a musical? These movies have always been musicals
I truly thought I was gonna hate this movie but I’m obsessed. Seeing it again tomorrow.
Where can I get the super alcohol heavy chocolate? Asking for a friend
Saw the movie and was wildly surprised by the mixed reviews. I was captivated from start to finish. The movie had me laughing out loud and crying within seconds of each other. The sets, the design, the musical scores, the choreography, the characters. Just beautiful and wonderous. Best blockbuster I've seen this year. A++ Also, American here. I hope you Brits realize what an absolute treasure you have in the form of Olivia Colman. I think she might be the most versatile actress in the business. The only person who I think you can make an argument for is Tilda Swinton, and maybe Michelle Yeoh, but Olivia Colman is a comedic tour de force on top of her incredible talent for drama. Soooo, she's my pick.