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As of November 1st, Wonka is available to stream on Netflix. Directed by Paul King, the movie stars Chalamet in a musical fantasy about the origin of Willy Wonka, the character first brought to life in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The movie serves as a prequel to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and chronicles the fictional chocolatier after he arrives in Europe with little money and big dreams to build a chocolate empire. Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, and Matt Lucas also star.
Wonka Is Unexpectedly Good
When Wonka was first announced to be in the works, it was viewed as nothing more than a cynical cash grab and a completely unnecessary extension of an already beloved film, but King managed to turn Wonka into something unexpectedly magical, charming, and genuinely enjoyable. The movie offers a fresh and imaginative origin story to the beloved character that pays homage to the Gene Wilder original while also standing on its own. The wholesome and feel-good story is brought to life through whimsical and colorful visuals, great musical numbers, and a stellar performance from Chalamet, who perfectly captures the energetic and optimistic young Willy Wonka in the early years of his career.
