‘Wonka’ First Reactions: “Visually Delightful”, Timothée Chalamet Is “Intoxicating”, “A Charisma Factory”
deadline.comThe first reactions to Paul King‘s Wonka, the prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, are in, with much praise for the film’s star Timothée Chalamet as the enigmatic Willy Wonka.
The origin film follows Chalamet’s Willy Wonka from his beginnings selling candy in a small shop to his rise as an eccentric genius chocolatier and the creation of his fantastical chocolate factory. “#Wonka/ #WonkaMovie is a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers,” wrote Courtney Howard. “Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory.
His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional IDGAF mode.” Gizmodo senior reporter Germain Lussier wrote that Chalamet “alone is reason to see the film,” adding “He’s infinitely charming and a blast to watch.” However, he wrote, “The movie around him isn’t as good but it’s enjoyable.
The story & tone fight against each other leaving it a bit muddled. And yet it’s filled with joy & the songs are delightful.” Zoë Rose Bryant called Wonka an “instant holiday classic”, adding: “a truly magical time at the movies
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