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

Total Film

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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?

Cinemablend

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

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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.

Cinemablend

Wonka: First reactions hail Timothée Chalamet as ‘endlessly charming’ lead

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel from ‘Paddington’ filmmaker Paul King earns rave social media reviews

The Independent UK

I Know Wonka Is Coming Out, But Somehow I Didn’t Have Timothée Chalamet Singing The Oompa Loompa Song On My Bingo Card

Timothée Chalamet quoted 1971's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory's "Oompa Loompa" song while attending the Tokyo Wonka premiere.

Cinemablend

Paddington in Peru: how to watch, trailer, poster, cast, plot and everything we know

Paddington in Peru is the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved bear's second adventure. Here's all we know about Paddington 3.

WhatToWatch

Paddington 3 unveils 2024 release date

Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton are returning for ‘Paddington in Peru’

The Independent UK

People think Timothee Chalamet's Wonka stole his look from a Muppet

It's remarkably similar to Gonzo's outfit in The Muppet Christmas Carol... remarkably

Total Film

Hugh Grant Oompa-Loompa casting criticised by actors with dwarfism

An actor with dwarfism has said that people with the condition feel they “are being pushed out” of the film industry and criticised the casting of Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming movie “Wonka”.

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Evening Standard

Tired of Boppenheimer? Here are this year’s other major film releases to get excited about

2023 is a great year for cinephiles

Total Film

Timothée Chalamet "immersed" himself in hot chocolate for Wonka

Method acting?

Cinemablend

Wonka Director Explains How The Heck He Got The Idea To Cast Hugh Grant As A Dancing Oompa Loompa

Wonka director Paul King's decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa comes from some surprisingly traditional thinking.

The Independent UK

Wonka stars were submerged in real warm chocolate that ‘tasted as good as it looked’ on prequel set

Paul King said there was a ‘great deal’ of chocolate on set

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Los Angeles Times

Timothée Chalamet didn't audition for 'Wonka.' The director saw his YouTube videos

Timothée Chalamet's old YouTube videos were his golden ticket to booking the role of Willy Wonka in "Wonka."

The Independent UK

Why Timothée Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his Wonka role

Director Paul King explained why it was a ‘straight offer’

Total Film

Wonka director cast Timothée Chalamet after seeing his viral high school videos on YouTube

"I knew from stanning for Timmy Chalamet that he could sing and dance really well"

Marie Claire

How Timothée Chalamet's "Emotional Intelligence" Will Transform the Character of Willy Wonka

Literally perfect casting.

Evening Standard

‘He doesn’t have silly little guy energy’: fans react to Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka trailer

The film stars a plethora of big names, including Hugh Grant as a CGI Oompa Loompa

Inverse

'Wonka' Trailer Reverts the Source Material to Where it Belongs

Paul King's prequel take on Willy Wonka isn't really book-accurate — and that's a great thing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka prequel got movie fans excited with a scrumptious first trailer

Our first look at Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has arrived.

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