Didn't see a thread on this. Just got out and really enjoyed it. I'm interested in others opinions. My wife, 18 yo, and 15yo all thought it was great.
***Wonka***
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It is a warm and charming movie. It isn't going to change your life, but take your kids and grandkids. It is the type of movie Disney should have been making some of recently.
Took the fam last night. I thought it was good but wasn't wowed by it. The kids 14 and 12 thought it was great. For me being raised on the original Gene Wilder version it didn't measure up but good enjoyable film overall.
Been wondering about seeing this. Is it really a musical? What percentage of the movie is music/singing taking place? That might sway my decision.
I wouldn't consider it a musical. I would say 10-20 percent max is singing. With that being said, I thought the songs and placement of them were good.
Cliff.Booth said:
Been wondering about seeing this. Is it really a musical? What percentage of the movie is music/singing taking place? That might sway my decision.
The original was a musical. Did you like it? About the same percentage
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My kids are 8 and 5. They too young for this?
I don't really remember it as a "musical", thankfully.
I dont remember the sound of music being a musical either
Cliff.Booth said:
I don't really remember it as a "musical", thankfully.
Same situation here. It's not The Music Man or Hamilton, but there are musical components. So, yes it would be considered a musical, just like the original.
Is it better than the pirates of the Caribbean version?
Is this a prequel to the Gene Wilder or Tim Burton version?
I enjoyed it.
We saw it last night and loved it. I wasn't interested until I saw it was the same writer/director as the Paddington movies. (And the writer has a similarly funny series of cameos in this one as he does in Paddington). It was genuinely funny, warm, and really smart.
#TimothéeChalamet flexed his Movie-Star power at US #BoxOffice, delivering STRONG 39M 3-day opening weekend for #Wonka!
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) December 17, 2023
(vs#JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle 36.2M#IntoTheSpiderVerse 35.4M#MaryPoppinsReturns 23.5M#TheGreatestShowman 8.8M)
Biggest ever for a live-action musical in… pic.twitter.com/It0pT7hK3Z
#Wonka crushed industry’s projections once again & already crossed 150M at Global #BoxOffice, as #TimothéeChalamet also shows his star power overseas scoring strong 53.6M 2nd weekend (beating industry’s 35M-40M projections), going up +24.1% from opening weekend, crossing 100M… pic.twitter.com/C1Zdy2TS6S
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) December 17, 2023
Milwaukees Best Light said:
My kids are 8 and 5. They too young for this?
Absolutely not. It's a pretty solid family movie. They'll enjoy it.
Big_Russ said:Milwaukees Best Light said:
My kids are 8 and 5. They too young for this?
Absolutely not. It's a pretty solid family movie. They'll enjoy it.
It would be just fine for 5-8 year olds. There is a villain but the villains weren't as scary as old school Disney fare. Instead of being doubly harsh, the 2nd part of their character was comedic or farcical.
I just didn't love this.
The 9 and 7 yo did, which is what matters.
But it was a largely inconsequential film that won't be remembered a year from now.
An easy way to burn 2 hours, and Chalamet was fantastic.
But definitely something we didn't need- would have been better off modernizing the original script.
The 9 and 7 yo did, which is what matters.
But it was a largely inconsequential film that won't be remembered a year from now.
An easy way to burn 2 hours, and Chalamet was fantastic.
But definitely something we didn't need- would have been better off modernizing the original script.
Was surprised by this. Wife (40) loved it the most. Kids all enjoyed it. Well done and it actually added something to the series.
Was disappointed with Depp's wonka and had zero expectations for this going in.
Was disappointed with Depp's wonka and had zero expectations for this going in.
Is it really star power or IP power. I don't know many who jumped to theaters to see him in Dune (I imagine Zendaya had more leverage on that front )
Joan Wilder said:
We saw it last night and loved it. I wasn't interested until I saw it was the same writer/director as the Paddington movies. (And the writer has a similarly funny series of cameos in this one as he does in Paddington). It was genuinely funny, warm, and really smart.
Ah, this is good to hear. My kids loved the Paddington films. (So did I tbqh.)
Rudyjax said:
Is this a prequel to the Gene Wilder or Tim Burton version?
Anyone?
Rudyjax said:Rudyjax said:
Is this a prequel to the Gene Wilder or Tim Burton version?
Anyone?
I believe neither. Just a prequel to the original story.
Joan Wilder said:
We saw it last night and loved it. I wasn't interested until I saw it was the same writer/director as the Paddington movies. (And the writer has a similarly funny series of cameos in this one as he does in Paddington). It was genuinely funny, warm, and really smart.
The Joan Wilder?
Good movie overall. Wife and kid (10) enjoyed it. A lot of really good but just not quite great components. Chalamet committed to the role. You feel the positivity as genuine though some acting feels a bit hollow. Songs are good and well done but not earth shattering. I remember the original come with me song as if it was yesterday. I don't remember one of the new songs a day later. The production and visuals are high level and the rest of the acting ranges from good to great. It's a feel good movie. No real gut churning moments. Some nice emotional rewards at the end. Only thing for me is how to reconcile the endlessly positive and personal version of Willy Wonka with the reclusive and cynical Gene Wilder one. What the hell happened in between?
MookieBlaylock said:Joan Wilder said:
We saw it last night and loved it. I wasn't interested until I saw it was the same writer/director as the Paddington movies. (And the writer has a similarly funny series of cameos in this one as he does in Paddington). It was genuinely funny, warm, and really smart.
The Joan Wilder?
Saw last night in an empty IMAX theater and liked it. Not the overwhelming entertainment but good story and would have loved a little more focus on a personal Wonka backstory but it should be seen in theater if you love going to the movies.
Joan Wilder the novelist!!?
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We saw this tonight. Some nice visuals and a few humorous moments.
Overall though it sucked and is on the "never watch again" list.
High bar for me, I watch the original (Gene Wilder) a couple of times a year.
Overall though it sucked and is on the "never watch again" list.
High bar for me, I watch the original (Gene Wilder) a couple of times a year.
Staff - take out the trash.
Great movie, much better than most of the crap put out this year.
I swear Peter Ostrum (OG Charlie) was the zookeeper!
I swear Peter Ostrum (OG Charlie) was the zookeeper!
My 18 yr old daughter and I saw it today. Thought it was "ok". We both gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. Would not watch again.
HalifaxAg said:
Great movie, much better than most of the crap put out this year.
I swear Peter Ostrum (OG Charlie) was the zookeeper!
That would be fitting since he became a veterinarian in real life, but according to IMDB it's not him.
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