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64 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawI enjoyed this more than either of the two earlier filmed versions, with Gene Wilder in 1971 and Johnny Depp in 2005. It supplies the chocolate-endorphins.
- 83IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichBut it’s the shadow of despair that “Wonka” traces most clearly; the cloud of disenchantment that can hover over every inch of our waking lives when the wrong people are allowed to monopolize our dreams. This may not be Paul King’s most satisfying film, but even at a scale — or at least a budget — several times larger than that of “Paddington 2,” the purity of its imagination remains unquestionable.
- 80Total FilmKevin HarleyTotal FilmKevin HarleyKing’s flair for transposing peak British TV comedy’s character to film is also apparent, thanks to a fine support haul of Peep Show and Ghosts alumni.
- 75ConsequenceLiz Shannon MillerConsequenceLiz Shannon MillerWonka’s throwback charms make a striking enough impression, especially with Chalamet in the role, that the idea of another musical Wonka adventure isn't at all objectionable. If, that is, they skip the fat suit next time.
- 75Slant MagazineDerek SmithSlant MagazineDerek SmithPaul King again proves himself a masterful engineer of imaginary worlds, and it’s the meticulous attention to detail that makes Wonka so captivating.
- 50Screen RantMae AbdulbakiScreen RantMae AbdulbakiThough it has its merits, an excellent supporting cast & fun musical numbers, Wonka wobbles in its journey & storylines while remaining heartfelt.
- 49Paste MagazineJacob OllerPaste MagazineJacob OllerThe wreck of Wonka stings because of the clarity with which we see King’s eye for visual comedy and lavish setpiece staging, squandered on a movie where branding was always going to eclipse beauty.
- 37The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzChalamet seems to be a Gene Wilder fan / But he can’t live up to the original candyman / He’s flat, and he’s grating, and he can’t sing a tune / The heartthrob is best off on the sands of Dune.
- 30The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyYoung audiences may well be enchanted, but I’m sad to report I found the whole confection sickly sweet and hopelessly twee.