Review Of Wonka 2025. Barely a few seconds have passed in the new film before its lead,. “wonka,” the prequel to “willy wonka and the chocolate factory,” is a surprisingly heartwarming musical that is great as a standalone film, but is too sweet to capture the original.
Timothée chalamet captures the spirit of gene wilder’s wonka, nailing a mix of bubbly, bonkers exuberance and simple childish joy. “brassier with its music than its story, wonka works as a satisfying, harmless confection.” —brian truitt, usa today.