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Wonka prequel to reference 1971 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Get a sweet insight into Wonka director Paul King's tribute to the original 1971 film through references and motifs in his 2023 prequel.

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Leaving Max in December 2023 – catch these 7 movies with over 90% Rotten Tomatoes before they go!

It’s time to say goodbye to these movies on Max, so get watching them before they’re gone for good on the streaming platform.

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Wonka Review: Timotheé Chalamet’s Prequel Is A Scrumdiddlyumptious Feat Of Music And Merriment

Connecting with the unabashed level of heart, humor, and yes pure imagination contained in Wonka, means devouring this cinematic confection that deserves to be the runaway hit of this season.

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Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet delights in fizzing Chocolate Factory prequel

Paddington director Paul King works his magic with this unashamedly sweet-toothed musical imagining the formative years of Roald Dahl’s chocolatier showman

The Guardian - UK

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet may be ‘savaged’ after ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark, jokes TV star Lucy Beaumont

‘Hull is sexy,’ the actor had remarked

The Independent UK

Wonka ending explained: did Wonka beat the Chocolate Cartel?

In our Wonka ending explained article, we break down how Paul King's new musical origin story played out.

WhatToWatch

Wonka’s Timothée Chalamet Reveals How He Was Convinced The Prequel Wasn’t A ‘Money Grab’

Timothée Chalamet reveals what convinced him that the Wonka prequel wasn’t a “money grab.”

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Wonka review: A magical, musical sweet treat

Wonka is a musical extravaganza that is sure to keep everyone entertained this holiday season and beyond...

WhatToWatch

Hugh Grant hated playing an Oompa Loompa in Wonka for one particular reason

Apparently, Grant found playing an Oompa Loompa very restrictive

Total Film

Wonka director explains how the film bridges the gap to the Gene Wilder movie

Exclusive: Director Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby explain how their version of Wonka becomes the character we know

Total Film

“I Made A Big Fuss About It”: Hugh Grant Shares “Uncomfortable” Experience Filming “Wonka”

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do; Hugh Grant has a perfect puzzle for you.

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Hugh Grant 'Hated' Filming Wonka And The Process Sounds Intense

Hugh Grant explains why he "hated" filming Wonka, and the process of shooting it sounds pretty intense.

Cinemablend

Wonka star Calah Lane talks bringing a new story to life with Timothée Chalamet

EXCLUSIVE: We chat to the young star of this magical tale

Total Film

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Like the “Paddington” movies, “Wonka” was dreamt up by Paul King, a lifetime Roald Dahl fan and a writer and director whom his collaborators somewhat universally agree may actually be Paddington in a human costume

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Total Film

Wonka’s Keegan-Michael Key on playing a Roald Dahl-style villain in the fantastical drama

Exclusive: Total Film speaks to Keegan-Michael Key about Wonka

The Guardian - UK

Choc horror: will Wonka turn the tide on sickly movie chocolate?

Hollywood can’t help making onscreen chocolate look disgusting. But can Paul King’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel raise the bar with a real-life chocolatier?

Cinemablend

Critics Have Seen Wonka, And The Timothée Chalamet Film Is Getting Both Sour And Sweet Reactions

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has been seen by critics, and the reaction is both sour and sweet.

Total Film

Wonka review: "Paul King brings his Paddington touch to Roald Dahl"

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The Independent UK

Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel

The Oompa Loompas are still problematic, but director Paul King’s follow-up to the Paddington movies can’t help but charm

Inverse

2023's Most Surprising Fantasy Movie Revitalizes an Underrated Genre

Turns out, pure imagination is camp. Paul King brings that 'Paddington' magic to 'Wonka,' a prequel featuring one of Timothée Chalamet's strangest and most fascinating performances.

The Guardian - UK

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat

Timothée Chalamet leads a beguiling cast in a backstory that rinses away all sourness from Roald Dahl’s embittered chocolatier

Cinemablend

Did Timothée Chalamet's Dance Videos From High School Help Him Land Wonka? The Actor And Director Weigh In

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet is Internet-infamous for those Lil Timmy Tim moves, but how did they play into him leading the big-budget musical?

Total Film

Wonka director says he had Timothée Chalamet in mind for the role before the script was even finished

Exclusive: Director Paul King says Timothée Chalamet is "a bit of a genius"

Total Film

Wonka first reactions call the film a “delightfully sweet treat” with an “exceptional” performance from Timothée Chalamet

It looks like the Paddington director has yet another successful movie on his hands

Cinemablend

First Wonka Reactions Are In, And Timothée Chalamet's Performance Is Getting A Lot Of Praise

Paul King's Wonka has found its first audiences and there's a lot of rave reactions about Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka.

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