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Netflix unveils special category, Milestone Movies, featuring 14 movies turning 50 in 2024

The new Milestone Movies category on Netflix will spotlight movies celebrating special anniversaries all year long.

WhatToWatch

Wonka Director Breaks Down Exactly How The Film Channels Gene Wilder’s Original

Wonka's usage of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a sacred text can be boiled down to a couple of remarks from director Paul King.

Cinemablend

I'm A Big Fan Of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, But Wonka Is My New Favorite Willy Wonka Movie

I really enjoy both previous Willy Wonka movies, but this one is the new creme de la creme. Here's why.

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Wonka prequel to reference 1971 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Get a sweet insight into Wonka director Paul King's tribute to the original 1971 film through references and motifs in his 2023 prequel.

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Wonka Review: Timotheé Chalamet’s Prequel Is A Scrumdiddlyumptious Feat Of Music And Merriment

Connecting with the unabashed level of heart, humor, and yes pure imagination contained in Wonka, means devouring this cinematic confection that deserves to be the runaway hit of this season.

Cinemablend

Kelly Rowland's Bright Blue Bob Is Inspired by Oompa Loompas

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory—but make it chic.

Marie Claire

Timothée Chalamet sings, dances and dons a top hat in prequel 'Wonka'

After Gene Wilder in 1971 and Johnny Depp in 2005, Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the world's most mysterious candy man in "Wonka", a sugar-sweet prequel about a young, idealistic Willy building his chocolate empire. FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about the many cinematic incarnations…

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Timothée Chalamet Is Jazzed About Wonka's Successful Release, But Would He Return For Wonka 2?

Timothée Chalamet reveals whether he'd want to tell more Wonka stories amid an enthusiastic first week of the movie's release.

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‘Wonka’: Who can measure up to Gene Wilder? This candy man can’t

Timothée Chalamet underwhelms in a scattershot origin story that mixes too many ingredients into its chocolate-covered plot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet may be ‘savaged’ after ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark, jokes TV star Lucy Beaumont

‘Hull is sexy,’ the actor had remarked

The Independent UK

5 Lessons Wonka Should Learn From The Other Two Movies

Ahead of Timothée Chalamet portraying a young Willy Wonka, here's what I hope the prequel took notes on regarding the past Roald Dahl adaptations.

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Wonka’s Timothée Chalamet Reveals How He Was Convinced The Prequel Wasn’t A ‘Money Grab’

Timothée Chalamet reveals what convinced him that the Wonka prequel wasn’t a “money grab.”

Cinemablend

Wonka review: A magical, musical sweet treat

Wonka is a musical extravaganza that is sure to keep everyone entertained this holiday season and beyond...

WhatToWatch

Wonka director explains how the film bridges the gap to the Gene Wilder movie

Exclusive: Director Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby explain how their version of Wonka becomes the character we know

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Wonka star Calah Lane talks bringing a new story to life with Timothée Chalamet

EXCLUSIVE: We chat to the young star of this magical tale

Cinemablend

Critics Have Seen Wonka, And The Timothée Chalamet Film Is Getting Both Sour And Sweet Reactions

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has been seen by critics, and the reaction is both sour and sweet.

The Independent UK

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

Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

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'Wonka' movie holds remnants of novel's racist past

Several years ago, I made a visit to a local book sale and came across a rare 1964 edition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Popular in its own right, the novel has also served as the inspiration for a number of movies, including “Willy Wonka The Chocolate…

The Independent UK

Why Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

Cinemablend

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.

The Independent UK

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

Total Film

Heath Ledger's Joker and Indiana Jones are the internet's pick for the best character entrances ever

Iconic introductions for equally iconic characters

Total Film

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

Cinemablend

An Internet User Called Out Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka Look For Copying The Muppet Christmas Carol, And Now I Can’t Unsee It

I can't unsee the similarities after an internet user called out Timothée Chalamet for looking like a Muppet Christmas Carol character.

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