Paul King
Wonka
The story will focus specifically on a young Willy Wonka and how he met the Oompa-Loompas on one of his earliest adventures.
- Director: Paul King
- Main Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas
- Soundtrack: Joby Talbot
- Cinematography: Chung-hoon Chung
- Screenplay: Roald Dahl, Simon Farnaby, Paul King
Cinema Premiere: December 8, 2023
Foreign Reviews
10 foreign reviews of Wonka (2023)
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Willy Wonka is a naive dreamer, just like the credulous bear Paddington who wants to see the kind in all people. Wonka becomes more chastened by what he learns, but retains a positive naivety throughout. Sweet and good in every way.
- Jens PetersonSwedish: aftonbladet.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: This is what the musical family adventure looks like.
- Joakim SilverdalSwedish: sverigesradio.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: The feeling is really that Timothée Chalamet is a rare genuine actor with a lot of integrity; despite his young age, he has proven that he doesn't pick roles to boost his bank account, but because he is actually drawn to them.
- Axel DiedrichsSwedish: filmtopp.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Of course, you can't save the world with a box of chocolate, but with a wide-eyed childlike spirit and a good heart as the dominant ingredients, "Wonka" still feels exactly like the dream in burgundy velvet and pastel that we need right now.
- Maria BranderSwedish: expressen.se »
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7 / 10
Translated from swedish: "Wonka" is an entertaining and visually appealing film. Timothée Chalamet is excellent in the lead role, and Paul King creates a magical and imaginative world. However, the film is somewhat thin in its storytelling and lacks the darker tone that was present in the classic 1971 film.
Swedish: filmparadiset.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: After about two hours, the daydreaming comes to an end. The lamps in the living room are turned on and it's time to wake up. The craving for sweets is gone. The thoughts about "Wonka" are the same, but not without first offering a sugar shock for the soul. Good.
- Sebastian LindvallSwedish: The musical praline "Wonka" is a smiling sugar shock for the soul
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: See it in the cinema, preferably with children, and why not smuggle in a large box of luxurious chocolate pralines to have close at hand. This is a surefire success when you want to find some relaxation during the Christmas rush.
- Alexander KardeloSwedish: moviezine.se »
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4 / 10
Translated from swedish: For those who just long for pure sugar, "Wonka" is the right movie, but we others can hope for a golden ticket to a better movie as a Christmas present.
- Kristoffer ViitaSwedish: svt.se »
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4 / 10
Translated from swedish: The musical numbers are far from flawless, as some choreography appears rushed and several of the lyrics are cliché - but the melodies are catchy and the songs contribute to the film's narrative moving forward at a brisk pace. The whole thing engages despite the criticism - it is simply a cozy family film that fits the Christmas season well.
- Rikard GunnarssonSwedish: ng.se »
Box Office
Wonka has earned a total of 632 302 312 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).
1. Svenska Dagbladet
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- Erika Hallhagen
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