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Wonka - Movie Review

 


In The Beginning

I have to admit it have been a long time since I saw the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and I have yet to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. From the tone and the costumes, I believe Wonka is the origin for the Gene Wilder version. What I do remember of that film, this movie does an excellent job of recreating the magic and tone.

I know Timothée Chalamet from the latest Dune movie. Seeing him in both movies shows how versatile this young actor is. I later realized he was also cast in the Super Bowl commercial as the son of Edward Scissorhands back in 2021. Although initially not convinced of Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa from the trailer, I found his performance surprisingly well done. Calah Lane is another young actor that appears to have a promising career ahead. 

Review

For those not familiar with Wonka, the movie is a musical. Don't let that stop you from watching it. It has a very good story that is light hearted for the whole family. I for one am glad to see quality PG movies still being made. One can't help feeling for the characters. The story goes at a very good pace. Reading some trivia on the web shows how some scenes in Wonka tie in with the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory but I will let you research that bit of trivia on IMDB.com.  The movie leaves room for a sequel that could bridge the gap between the two movies but that is up to some studio to determine if that is the case. I for one would not be opposed to it. 

Rating

I would give this a high HD rating. If you are a Wonka fan, it is a must have. I was fortunate to pick my UHD digital copy up for under $10.

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