Director: Paul King Producer: Alexandra Derbyshire, David Heyman, Luke Kelly, Michael Siegel Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant Genre: Adventure Running Time: 116 minutes
Friday, January 5, 2024 3:22:43 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Finally, a Wonka character that isn't duplicitously creepy. Those complaining that the other movies featuring Wonka were better obviously have some deep-seated hatred for decency among people and for seeing justice prevail against the evil over-advantaged. If you love magic, wit, and wonder and you root for the under-dog because it's the right thing to do, this movie is for you. Hugh Laurie stole every scene he was in, but the cast is formidably rich on its own. Visceral, comical and beyond-the-archetype characters along with a fun score move this storyline along handily. The special effects were top-notch, but the fact that the "anti-woke" crowd (whatever "woke" is supposed to mean) doesn't like this makes me want to go see it ten times over as it is truly a progressive and timely Wonka. Dahl was on the cusp of progressivism appropriate for his day, and he utilized his talent to out the disgusting nature of people, but this treatment clearly gives the viewer even more hope that the just and creative can thrive in the face of great disadvantage. We need a film like this considering what passes for cultural standards today. Go see it.
Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:38:49 PM | (Age Not Specified)
I Liked this Better Then the Tim Burton one the Original I think in the 70’s was good I really Enjoyed I’m happy this one got a Different director I liked the music. I did Recognize 2 Actors. It was very worth while
Saturday, December 30, 2023 3:14:18 AM | (Age Not Specified)
Great storyline and excellent acting by Chalamet. Not the greatest singer, but he does not need to be. I would definitely go and see it again. I had low expectations after seeing the version with Depp. This is so much better.
