Wonka
Summary
The first reviews forWonkaare out , reveal how critics feel about the prequel starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Paul King . Wonkaserves as an origin tarradiddle for the eccentric chocolatier prior toWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory . It is also an origin floor for the Oompa - Loompas , one of whom is play by Hugh Grant . Wonkais set for releaseon December 15 .
With the embargo now sneak , the initial inspection forWonkaare mixed , with many critics appreciate the movie ’s tone and intention without being sold by the execution . Screen Rant ’s Mae Abdulbaki writes that"It ’s definitely trying too hard to win us over with its magic spell , like a sorcerous trick we ’re wow by , but only if we do n’t think too much about it . “Peter Bradshaw ofThe Guardianis more impressed , callingWonka"an absolute Christmas kickshaw ; it ’s spectacular , imaginative , sweet - natured and rum . "
What Critics Like (& Dislike) About Wonka
Critics are divided on how wellWonkaworks as a musical theater . This has been one of the most discussed talk points surrounding the moving picture , with the marketingfinally showing Chalamet singingonly in late week . IGN ’s Tom Jorgensen is gratuitous ofWonka ’s melodious element , writing,“The songs give King plenteous opportunity to impregnate Willy ’s ( and the director ’s ) surreal sensibility into the dour world he ’s hear to lighten with his passion . “According toSlashFilm ’s Ethan Anderton , the musicality is also authoritative because the"song and terpsichore sequences are shot elegantly and seamlessly through the crystalline lens of cinematographer Chung - hoon Chung . "
Owen Gleiberman ofVarietyis less free ofWonka ’s various songs , suggesting that the film"may be the squarest big - scale Hollywood melodic in decades"and"It ’s so solid it do ' Mary Poppins Returns ' look overstrung . “The songs and dancing numbers may help create the movie ’s tincture , but they may not be modern enough , or even memorable enough as manysongs were in Gene Wilder’sWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory . The Hollywood Reporter ’s David Rooney is n’t as vital , but is ultimately left underwhelmed:“Chalamet ’s vocals are on the thin side , [ but ] they ’re tuneful enough . "
King antecedently compared Chalamet ’s vocal to that of Bing Crosby .
As for theinevitable Wilder comparisons , USA Today ’s Brian Truitt notes that"Wilder stay the gold standard of Wonka - dom . Yet there ’s little connective tissue paper between his mad genius ― which boast a snarky edge and a touch of darkness ― and Chalamet ’s version , who likely would never have a child blow up into a ginormous blueberry . “Wonkamay technically be a prequel , but is ultimately its own unequaled take on the iconic character from lit and film .
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Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
