Wonka is perhaps the biggest remaining release of the year. The Timothée Chalamet starrer has everything working in its favor for its mid December release. The film has managed to avoid every other major release of the year, and in December there is zero to no competition. DC’s Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, Disney’s Migration and Michael Mann’s Ferrari are more or less the only competition for the Paul King directorial. I think we can all agree no one is excited for Aquaman 2, as for Migration and Ferrari they attract specific demographic like children and cinephiles respectively. Wonka out of all them promises a full family experience which is perfect for the Christmas holiday spirit. Apart from these factors, the newly released first reactions are hyping up the film even more.
Wonka First Reactions Are Out!
Perri Nemiroff (Collider) – “‘Wonka’ is a super charming delight powered by an exceptional & pitch-perfect performance from Timothée Chalamet. It can get quite silly and there’s a few plot points that are a tad on the thin side, but that couldn’t stop such an impossibly sweet film with a hefty & very effective dose of sincerity from warming my heart.”
Daniel Howat – “‘Wonka’ is unabashedly silly, and a perfectly charming family film. ‘Wonka’’s world is brilliantly designed, capturing the wonder of his early years. Embracing a quirky, heartwarming tone, ‘Wonka’ is funny and sweet enough to overcome any minor bumps in the road.”
Rosa Parra (critic) – “‘Wonka’ cements Timothee Chalamet as one of the greatest up and coming actors. He’s magnetic, delightful & beautifully walks the line between naivete & cleverness. The film is filled with charm, joy & hope. It’s a perfect holiday film. It definitely has the rewatchability factor.”
Courtney Howard (Variety) – “‘Wonka’ is a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers. Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional IDGAF mode.”
Andrew J. Salazar (Discussing Film) – “‘Wonka’ is far from perfect but director Paul King’s whimsical charm is undeniable. The musical numbers hit, the visual imagination is delightful, & even Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa is a scene-stealer. Timothée Chalamet is great even if his characterization is often questionable.”
Matt Rorabeck (critic) – “I think I’m allowed to talk about ‘Wonka’ now… and I hate to report that I think it absolutely rules.”
Simon Thompson (Forbes) – “While Paul King’s ‘Wonka’ doesn’t quite reach the charming and beguiling heights of the Paddington movies, it is still a delightfully sweet treat. Timothée Chalamet’s titular dandy is endearing and fun while Hugh Grant’s Oompa-Loompa steals every scene he is in.”
Kaitlyn Booth (Bleeding Cool) – “‘Wonka’ took me by surprise with how much I liked it. It’s whimsical and taps into that sense of wonder we got from the original while doing its own thing. Timothée Chalamet channels the energy of Gene without doing an impression. Great family film for the holidays”
Rama’s Screen (critic) – “‘WONKA’ was a visual wonder that left me smiling ear to ear. Playful & magical Hugh Grant’s Oompa-Loompa was hilarious Timothée Chalamet didn’t emulate Gene Wilder. He was just doing his own thing. He sang & danced like he was light as a feather”
Tessa Smith (Mama’s Geeky) – “‘Wonka’ is a magical, whimsical, top-notch musical filled with jaw dropping performances, humor, and a whole lot of charm! As one of the biggest surprises of the year, it is a must watch – especially for ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ fans! Timothee Chalamet SHINES!”
Wendy Lee Szany (critic) – “‘Wonka’ is a delight! Loved watching the story of young Willy Wonka unfold. Timothee Chalamet brought the perfect amount of charm, naivete, & wonder. Huge Grant steals every scene he’s in. Keegan Michael-Key was under-utilized. Don’t go into this movie w/o buying chocolate!”
Ricky Vàlero – “‘Wonka’ delivers a tasty spin on a tale that’s quite familiar. Timothee Chalamet dazzles with the perfect balance of charisma, charm, and a perfect singing voice. Also, the supporting cast is great with my hats off to Calah Lane who was great! Go see this movie!”
Wonka is directed by Paul King (Paddington, Paddington 2) and stars Timothée Chalamet in the titular role along with Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins. Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka will release in theatres near you on 15th December 2023.
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