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  1. Dec 15, 2023 · Paul King's prequel "Wonka" illustrates that notion in a breezy two-hour musical comedy. Inspired by Roald Dahl's Wonka books but not beholden to them, the film hopes to make the audience shed a sentimental tear or two, but is mainly content to amuse, delight, and inspire cheers when the bad guys are defeated.

  2. Dec 1, 2023 · The first reactions to Wonka are overwhelmingly positive, which isn't shocking, as there's a good reason why the movie was always bound to be great. The Willy Wonka prequel movie, based on the character from Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, stars Timothée Chalamet in the titular role of the eccentric inventor turned world-famous chocolatier.

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    • Ben Sherlock
    • Wonka Is Fun For The Whole Family. It Has Universal Appeal. Above all, the main reason why Wonka is receiving such positive reviews from critics is that it’s fun for the whole family.
    • Some Reviews Say Wonka Is Even Better Than The Previous Adaptations. And Those Previous Adaptations Set A High Bar. Not all critics agree that Chalamet’s Wonka and King’s telling of the Wonka story are better than the two previous adaptations, but some reviews have made that bold claim.
    • Wonka Packs An Emotional Punch. It's Not Just Surface-Level Entertainment. If Wonka provided surface-level entertainment that kept a smile on the audience’s faces for the entirety of its runtime, that would be enough to earn a positive response from critics.
    • Wonka Has Plenty Of Laughs. It's One Of The Funniest Movies Of The Year. Almost every review of Wonka has praised its humor. With Barbie, Bottoms, and Joy Ride, 2023 has been a great year for comedy movies – and now, Wonka has joined that list.
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    • Timothée Chalamet
  5. Mar 8, 2024 · Full of humor, heart, madcap music, and fantastic fun, Wonka is an absolute delight, sure to entertain the whole family — even the curmudgeons snarking at its existence. Wonka was reviewed out ...

  6. Dec 4, 2023 · The Wonka movie can! The first reviews are out for the Willy Wonka prequel musical, and many critics are raving about its charms. Timothée Chalamet stars in the titular role, and he’s receiving praise for both his portrayal and his singing. A lot of critics who love the movie note that this shouldn’t be surprising since Wonka is by the ...

  7. Dec 4, 2023 · As a movie, “Wonka” may be the squarest big-scale Hollywood musical in decades. ... “Wonkamakes you feel good, but it never makes you levitate. Read More About: Hugh Grant,

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