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The Big Picture Remaking any films that still generate strong nostalgic feelings is a challenge, as audiences are often uncomfortable about seeing a new version of a story that is directly tied to their childhood.
Release Date December 15, 2023 Director Paul King Cast Timothee Chalamet , Hugh Grant , Olivia Colman , Keegan Michael Key , Rowan Atkinson , Sally Hawkins Runtime 116 minutes What Makes ‘Wonka’ Different From Other Adaptations? Both Mel Stuart’s original film and Burton’s stylized remake had the benefit of exploring the mystique of Wonka himself through the perspective of an outsider.
If it wasn’t evident within the first ten minutes alone, Chalamet is an excellent vocalist with a strong knack for showmanship. While the versions of Wonka played by both Wilder and Depp had similarly flamboyant ways of breaking into musical numbers, Chalamet does a great job at showing a slightly less polished and more unassuming version of the same quality.
Related 'Wonka' Review: A Shaggy Tale With Timothée Chalamet at Its Sweet Center From 'Paddington 2' director Paul King, 'Wonka' finds the joy and optimism of this younger take on Roald Dahl's character. While not every film classic needs a prequel story that explains the character’s origins, knowing where Wonka came from shows why he is so empathetic.
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