'Wonka' — whimsy, optimism and chocolate

By Karen Kunawicz

Dec 08, 2023 12:11 am

FAN GIRL

'Wonka' is the prequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' or if you prefer, 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' movie based on the classic Roald Dahl children's story. I've watched both movies repeatedly. The 1971 would often show on TV here back in the day.

Paul King (Paddington) co-writes and directs, while 27-year-old Timothée Chalamet is the lovable, quirky, top hat and burgundy suit wearing chocolatier.

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