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Wonka
Jan 6, 2024 20:26:40 GMT
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 20:26:40 GMT
I feel like a real sour-puss saying this but I was really disappointed. People making ‘Paddington 2’ comparisons made me think it could make me feel the same but it just left me slightly irritated. Chalemet was charming and actually a delight, as were most of the cast but I found the script really laboured and akin to when you go to a concert and the artist plays all new stuff instead of their hits. Simon Farnaby is my bete noir comedy-wise and it felt more his script than Kings’. I found the story mean spirited and just too down on Willy for too long, before any pay off. I wish I could define it better but it just wasn’t for me, sorry.
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Wonka
Jan 13, 2024 0:05:14 GMT
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Post by FairyGodmother on Jan 13, 2024 0:05:14 GMT
I enjoyed it. A few of the songs remind me of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder for some reason.
I loved the balloons, and the slightly dream-like sets. I enjoyed the Ghost cast popping up too! Not so keen on a couple of needlessly crude jokes.
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Wonka
Mar 17, 2024 20:08:44 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on Mar 17, 2024 20:08:44 GMT
This was a bit of a slog. I'm a big fan of the Paddington movies and this is trying so hard to replicate them, but falls short. The story and characters just aren't all that engaging.
The songs didn't really add anything, not helped by the fact Timothee clearly can't sing all that well. He also lacks the charisma needed.
It does pick up a bit when Hugh Grant shows up, by far the best thing in it.
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