See Wonka and let the magic happen!

by Pierre Grange (level B2)

 

Willy Wonka is back in theaters!

Indeed, last month, the film WONKA was released, directed by Paul King (Paddington).

Wonka tells the story of Willy Wonka's youth, before he became the extraordinary inventor, magician and chocolatier of the world of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', imagined by Roald Dahl.

But this time, without Charlie or his chocolate factory.

If you remember, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is also two films:

In 1971, with Gene WILDER and in 2005 with Johnny Depp in the main part, directed by Tim Burton.

In Wonka, Willy is still just a young chocolatier who has only one dream: to make and sell the best chocolates in the world.

 

WONKA is what we call a ‘prequel’.

That is to say, a film which is released now, but whose plot takes place before the previous episodes. A little bit like the STARS WAR saga. 

In the title role, Timothée Chalamet (Dune, Call me by your name) appears obvious from the start of the film. 

Besides Timothée Chalamet, we find Hugh Grant (amazing in the role of an Oompa Loompa),

 

 

Olivia Colman (the horrible Mrs. Scrubbit)

 and even Rowan Atkinson (known for his role in Mister Bean).

WONKA is a nice musical and releasing it before Christmas was a good idea.

Indeed, the director Paul King offers a wonderful movie with musical shows and a luxury cast. 

The plot and the dialogues are well written and the movie sets are very well done.

This film is aimed at both adults and children.

Perhaps some spectators could criticize so much wonder, optimism and good feelings. 

On the other hand, others will find in this film a concentration of sweetness, sprinkled with emotions.

For almost two hours, the spectator lets himself be carried into the musical and enchanting world of Wonka and follows the story of his young hero, full of dreams and ambitions. 

The movie requires a certain amount of abandon to fully work.

Let the child inside you come back, and you will see, you will feel good over the course of the film.

For my part, I found my childish soul again for two hours.

During this troubled period, it's time to dream of a little magic.

And what’s more, it will obviously make you want chocolate!

Here's the trailer in English 

Here's the trailer in French