Cast of Wonka
Wonka Ratings & Reviews
- VarunOctober 20, 2024An acceptable film that plays it too safe. Wonka is too positively whimsical, and when this movie is touting itself as a prequel, they should’ve written a more unhinged version of him. Timothée Chalamet is fine in the role but isn’t exactly captivating. The movie is way too gray for a Willy Wonka film, there’s very few scenes that are filled with colour so it’s missing a lot of magic which kills the desire to be transported into the world. The Oompa Loompa did not work for me either and Hugh Grant admitted and even looks like he didn’t enjoy playing the character. Most of the musicals were smartly written and enjoyable, some were a miss, but Chalemet’s voice isn’t powerful enough to entrance you. All the other actors did a great job portraying their characters. This movie has a decent and pleasant story you could watch with the kids but nothing special to write home about. There was one final scene of Wonka reading a short and simple message from his mom that did almost bring a tear to my eye.
- gas station pump lighterMarch 12, 2025i love it
- 匚卂尺ㄥFebruary 13, 2025I’m old enough to remember the original we watched every year at Christmas and Johnny Depp made a fun Wonka. This prequel is hilarious, it’s fun with some fantastic actors. The songs are catchy and hilarious. Hugh Grant is so good in it, it’s beyond belief.
- [ e c k o b a s e ]November 3, 2024Unnecessary but Entertaining!
- KentMarch 31, 2025I have liked Timothée Chalamet’s performance in everything I saw... until I saw “Wonka”. It wasn't terrible though. "Wonka," the latest take on the beloved world of candy and whimsy, attempts to capture the magic of the original film, but unfortunately falls short in several areas. While the charm of the original with Gene Wilder came from its fanciful yet believable approach to candy-making, this iteration leans heavily into the absurd, leaving us with candy flying through the air and other over-the-top antics that feel more ridiculous than enchanting. One of the film's most notable shortcomings is its soundtrack. The songs feel hastily thrown together, as if they were penned the night before filming began. The melodies lack the cleverness and depth that made the songs in the original so memorable. Instead, we are left with unpolished numbers that come off as sophomoric, failing to resonate or elevate the story in any meaningful way. Overall, "Wonka" is a mixed bag that misses the mark in capturing the essence of what made the original so special. While it has its moments of fun, it ultimately feels like a hollow retread that trades whimsy for relentless absurdity. Fans of the original might find some enjoyment, but it’s hard not to wish for a more thoughtful and polished take on this iconic character.
- RyezooFebruary 5, 2025I was happily surprised on how great this was! Timothy killed it. The sets, the songs, and the story loved it. The only thing that stopped this from being amazing was the third act was noticeably weaker than the first two, but they absolutely nailed the ending! Lastly Hugh Grant had me laughing nonstop. I know he hated filming that role, atleast it was for a great movie.
