Critics’ reviews of the new Wonka film starring the Dune star are surprisingly not that terrible – giving fans hope.

The critics’ voices on the upcoming film Wonka with Timothée Chalamet have been released and are good to very good. The community on reddit reacts positively surprised by the first feedback.

What kind of film is Wonka? Wonka deals with the backstory of the eccentric chocolate maker Willy Wonka, whom you may already know from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (played by Johnny Depp).

The lead role in the musical film is played by Timothée Chalamet, whom many may know from the sci-fi epic Dune or Call Me By Your Name.

Here you can see a trailer for Wonka with Timothée Chalamet:

“I am really surprised that he has received such positive reviews”

After the trailer for Wonka was not well received by some fans, many feared a flop – however, the press reviews say otherwise.

How are the critics’ reviews for Wonka? The first press opinions on Wonka are good to very good.

Particularly positively highlighted is Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal as the chocolate maker Wonka.

According to Courtney Howard describes him as “a charisma factory” full of dedication and Collider finds commendable words for the lead actor:

“Chalamet makes this character his own and has a lot of fun with the eloquent magician, who is still full of optimism.”

If you want to read more about the first reactions from critics to Wonka, check here with our colleagues from Moviepilot.

What does the community say? On reddit, the user SanderSo47 collected some of the press reactions to the upcoming film. Many users react positively surprised about the good to very good reviews.

Some want to give Wonka a chance now, whether because of Timothée Chalamet or one of the other cast members.

• blankedboy: “I am really surprised that he has received such positive reviews.”
• The LoneCanoe: “I will give it a chance. I am curious to see how Chalamet interprets the character.”
• Jackielegs43: “I did not know that Rowan Atkinson is in the film, I will buy a ticket because of him.”

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When does Wonka come out? Very soon. Starting Thursday, December 7, 2023, Wonka will be released in German cinemas.

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