How did chocolatier Willy Wonka’s dream come true? Discover it in the cinema with ‘Wonka’

Everything good that happens in this world was once a dream, including this movie. But it became reality for 27-year-old actor Timothée Chalamet, who came to fill the shoes (or hat) of two talented faces who previously played the character Willy Wonka: Johnny Depp (2005) and Gene Wilder (1971).

Now only titled as Wonkanarrates the 116-minute production the childhood of the main character, who arrives in London with only one suitcase to fulfill a desire he has cultivated thanks to his mother’s love and recipes: Have your own shop and share your chocolate with the world.

Like taking a bite of a chocolate bar, The film promises to brighten the lives of those who see it. The idea of ​​creating that effect on the audience appealed to Chalamet (Dune, call me by your name) to accept the role.

“It was just a great joy to work on something that will attract a young and not at all cynical audience,” Chalamet said in an interview with Variety. ‘That’s why I was attracted to him. In a time and climate of intense political debate, when there is so much bad news all the time, I hope this is a piece of chocolate”.

The vision of director Paul Koningwho was behind the two magical deliveries of Paddington, captivates and moves in every setting. According to what he said, The biggest challenge was writing an origin story for the character as the mystery surrounds him. in Roald Dahl’s novel (1964).

“That’s definitely the challenge, because he’s a very mysterious figure in the books,” King said Game radar. “Willy’s been locked up in that factory and no one’s seen him for years, and Grandpa Joe has a few stories about him, but no one is quite sure how true they are.”

In his story, King also chooses to give a less sarcastic tone for the main character. “He is cynical in some ways and knows there is a lot of evil that needs to be thrown away, but Also believe in goodness, goodness and hope. There was one part that I really hung on to” explained the 45-year-old British filmmaker.

That new light enchanted Chalamet. “This is a Willy full of joy, hope and his great desire to become the best chocolatier”, he admitted during his participation in Cinemacon.

magic is shared

Simply eating a bar of chocolate doesn’t give you as much pleasure as breaking off a piece to share with your friends and family and seeing their faces light up when you taste it.

That’s why this is so film would be incomplete without the other characters who surround the charismatic and generous Willy.

Sally Hawkins (The shape of water2017) is her loving mother, who conveys her fascination for chocolate, while she is the child actress Cala Lane is Noodle, a friend you will meet through an unfortunate event. Both will be a joyful example of how to make the most of adversity.

Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Mathew Baynton, Matt Lucas, Tom Davis and Paterson Joseph They form the antagonistic front of the plot. Their interests coincide to prevent Willy from achieving his dream.

But perhaps one of the most anticipated interpretations will be that of Hugh grant (Notting Hill1999) op the role of the Oompa Loompa who has been chasing Willy for years to steal his chocolate. And yes, sing the Oompaland song!

Nothing is too much in the flashy film. Every piece is designed to visually and emotionally captivate the viewer. Buy chocolate at the bar, you will thank us.