Wonka - Angry Movie Review

[@matthewsharpe393]

Theaters are very dumb for not offering a Wonka Ticket deal where you can get a Wonka ticket/candy/drink combo for a good movie theatre price and give some kind of souvenir cup or popcorn bucket

[@roywilson4514]

Thats why your not a businessman

[@kuoyulu6714]

it will be even better after you bought the ticket, you have to open and see if that is a golden ticket, if not that ticket is useless. They can make lots money from this lol.

[@Sam-vs5kg]

​@roywilson4514 That's actually a really good idea. What are you talking about?

[@kuatojones6950]

Movie theaters make most their money off food and drink so there's almost never deals.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

AMC has a Wonka top hat 🎩 not sure if it’s a popcorn box or just a hat lol

[@nicb.1411]

I really liked how Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka portrayed a mad genius that is on the verge of going completely psycho. It makes sense that an older Wonka would be a bit more pessimistic about the world and the people in it. Charlie was his last hope in humanity essentially.

[@blankname6629]

Yup that’s why it should not have been remade. The only obvious way to continue it would be to go forward in time or backwards. That’s why I love the snowpiercer theory that it is a continuation into the vast future of the wonka story.

[@kathycoleman4648]

@@blankname6629 They did go backwards. This is not a remake. It's an origin story for the character. There is also debate on whether it's meant only as an origin to the 1971 film, or if they'll continue this Wonkaverse and leave the 1971 film to be its own thing. The great thing is that regardless of what they do, the 1971 film remains its own thing. So for me, at least, that means an opportunity to see if I enjoy both.

[@donquixoteganjawarrior]

How would it be in the vast future if it explains how he meets the oompa loompas and builds a factory??

[@harpalchauhan428]

Thanks for a honest review was hesitant because I booked this movie as a second choice after kung fu panda 4 was fully booked to take my partner and son to. But your positive review makes me feel like we will have a good time as my son and partner are not looking foward to watching this. 🤦‍♂️ lol I'm 49 and remember the gene wilder classic but avoided the Johnny Depp version through common sense lol

[@guyincognito9919]

Nicely said.

[@iamrayvell3052]

as a child, i actually loved the Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka

[@scuzzbucket8485]

I loved eating bugs.

[@gabrielchin4161]

Me too, I thought it was pretty good. Didn't realize people hated it. Maybe it's because I never saw the original.

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Same for me too

[@thelvadam5113]

I love having a mouth full of shit

[@transonicgnat5872]

I am the same I think my generation 1996 actually liked the movie but I didn’t see the original. It’s like when I watched Star Wars phantom menace and liked it since it was like the first Star Wars I saw.

[@DS-mi9ru]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Roald Dahl wrote a sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where they launch his flying elevator into space and battle aliens. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is real people. Its real.

[@eddieholly648]

70's wonka was carried by gene but I actually liked how unhinged depp was at his portrayal

[@Brent_Mosey]

The scene in the zoo and the "You've never had chocolate like this" was fantastic!

[@harpalchauhan428]

To bad the movie was terrible first time I went to the cinema after 21years and was really disappointed thanks wonka. Have a collection of over 300 better movies I watched on my own cinema thank fcuk lol. Only went to show the kids a big screen movie and one of them started falling asleep the other one was enjoying all the snacks we had bought for the movie lol

[@picklerick5191]

Gene was king, always was,always will be.

[@skatinsince97]

Yeah talk about a movie that never needed a second or remake

[@alexd4566]

Got dragged to the premiere by my gf. Not at all into fantasy, let alone musicals but I actually quite enjoyed this film. I thought the songs were cleverly written and never felt forced into the scene. There were some slower parts but it was never really boring. I’d rate it somewhere between a 7 and 8 out of 10.

[@Dr.DisrespectFan918]

the marvels bettwr

[@ApoIIo_]

Exactly what I would rate it

[@Adultguj]

I know it won't ever happen, but having a sequel to this film where indeed tragedy hits him and turns him into a semi-cynical man would be a great addition to the character arc that is Willy Wonka.

[@medic4838]

I’d say it’s a great possibility, at least in terms of a sequel coming at some point. The creator had been waiting for Gene to pass, out of respect for him not wanting a prequel/sequel. (Apparently a week or so after Gene did pass, it was announced that this prequel would start being worked on)

[@darladimple8437]

it has a potential for a sequel I love this movie so I would love it to have a sequel

[@jonporter7709]

I love the idea that ten or so years later from this films timeline. Wonka is still super trusting but not paying attention and Noodles mom passes. And he doesnt notice and so she gets bitter and is the one who steals from him along with her uncle. It would explain him isolating himself

[@darladimple8437]

@@jonporter7709 or maybe even earlier like 3 years later willy is a little older

[@bobbyfischer9927]

They’re talking about a sequel hahah

[@pkbroarmaldo7]

the tim burton remake had the stamp of approval from road dahl's direct family. And it was far more authentic to the novel than the original movie. Its not terrible, its worth a watch.

[@mudiametokunboh2370]

Yeah i really love that version with Depp did an amazing job i think its quite good

[@robotom6595]

i remembered not liking it when i saw it the first time, rewatched it last year and was pleasantly surprised i liked it a lot more. is a good time

[@VirtuaSavage]

Nah the movie is terrible lol.

[@TheGamingManiacDS]

@@VirtuaSavageNo it wasn’t

[@OdaSwifteye]

It getting The Dahl estate approval doesn't make it a great film, it's very flawed in a lot of ways, but it is more authentic.

[@thecinephilereviews]

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a masterpiece and the musical score still holds up to this day.

[@mudiametokunboh2370]

Facts love that one with Wilder and Depp version I love now too after rewatch

[@vidmasterK1]

Was it great or were you 8?

[@Eseerrowez]

@@vidmasterK1 Yes it was great. Keep in mind hes not talking about the johnny depp one

[@carljcmjk8609]

What musical score ? The movie was awesome tho .

[@TheRezro]

If they didn't adres the fact that Wonka factory was in Poland, this movie is automatic failure. (yes, original story was based on actual company, what "disappear" after WW2)

[@syroco]

The 2nd movie came out when I was 15 and still the 1971 movie is my childhood Wonka movie. It's so good

[@ravendow]

You and my older brother are in the same boat 😂

[@serily4524]

always chil

[@taliagmail.com2005]

i was 2 months old when johnny depp version came out

[@MrNewVegas101]

One thing I'll say is everytime they make a Wonka Film it leaves a whole generation with a Cinematic Memory for Life the first 2 films are gems

[@Fl0k5ser]

Yep, I can definitely see kids watching this as their first Willy Wonka movie and have fond memories as they get older about it

[@ghost_badger7537]

You say that like Wonka films are a regular occurrence!

[@AlyssMa7rin]

@@ghost_badger75373rd consecutive generation of Wonka films

[@vdoggydogg3922]

The Depp version should not have happened

[@marcg210]

​@@vdoggydogg3922 Dahl, himself disliked the original and the Depp version was more in line with Dahl's story.

[@killer92173]

I actually REALLY liked the Tim Burton version. It was closer to the original book, and i love how messed up it can be. And, Personally, I like it more than the Gene Wilder version. *hides in nuclear shelter*

[@lvrobertus]

I also really loved the Tim Burton version, I wouldn't say I liked it more than the Gene Wilder one tho'

[@plumbussmith]

How?... how dare you? You pos. How can she slap? 😂

[@conheo4]

I Love the Tim Burton version as well. Stand up for that movie.

[@vinjass]

Wow I actually liked Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, I liked how weird it was and how the musical parts played out, it was definitely part of my childhood and I don't understand all this shit talking.

[@ChoClateMilk2]

Meh it was pretty bad and depp as wonka was not that great , plus the lazy cgi of the oompa loompas and bad songs didn't help.. that's just me though if you enjoyed then thats all that matters

[@HAL_NOVEMILA]

@@ChoClateMilk2 the oompa loompas weren't CGI... Also IMO the songs were great, and were taken straight out of the book.

[@bentucker2301]

You're not old enough to get it. No offence.

[@Christian-dw4kc]

I think that Tim Burton vibe fittted the movie very well even the whole Chocolate factory it was all so weird but in a good way

[@kalin9ne651]

Different generation, every older generation hates the new version of the thing they grew up with

[@エル-d7e]

damn, really liked the Jhonny Depp's ver. cause it closer to the books compared to the 1970's, im surprised AJ didn't like it

[@Spiralredd]

Probably cuz he never read the damn book if he actually read the book he would probably appreciate it more

[@davillain9974]

​@@SpiralreddI never read book myself, but even I don't think the Johnny Depp version isn't bad, just forgettable

[@Spiralredd]

@@davillain9974 I read it twice

[@HAL_NOVEMILA]

@@tetralesca ...It depends, if you want to please the original fans then it absolutely matters, less so if you just wan to make a cash grab.

[@callumnorris3738]

@@SpiralreddI’ve never read the book and loved it only one I’ve seen and as a kid so maybe that helps

[@Fl0k5ser]

People seriously underestimated this movie at first when it's clear that the tagline says "From The Director of Paddington". Like bruh, never doubted Paul King at this point. The man knows how to make a solid family entertainment and he was absolutely perfect for this material. After seeing it, I'm glad to say that this is another win for King. Can't wait to see what he does next 🙌

[@maskedman5657]

Still haven't seen Paddington 1 or 2

[@Fl0k5ser]

​@@maskedman5657Well if you haven't, go watch it ASAP

[@woocoheed]

The trailer looked awful imo

[@2HatHudders]

You know, my thoughts exactly, the Paddington movies are solid family movies. You can't really fault them.

[@KhanMann66]

Looks boring. The original all the way.

[@chaoticdemise4494]

Wow just wow. I literally just saw it with my girls (4 daughters) and my wife....dang I'm not a musical guy...but this one....that changed that. Amazing movie. It brought memories when I saw willy wonka the chocolate factory as kid with my parents in 2000 on vhs ( all we could afford). And now I have a new memory with my girls with this movie because it shows family, friends, and dreams can become real if you truly believe

[@ReesesPuffz_]

I actually thought Charlie and the chocolate factory was a pretty good movie, I don’t really understand the hate for it.

[@makasete30]

Kids generally like it, but the original is still better in a lot of respects. The music in the original is iconic, for example. The remake ones are mostly forgettable. There does seem to be more of an appreciation for the remake judging from these comments saying they preferred it, though.

[@lalotime]

The original is way better. As a movie and atmosphere. Everything about that film was done perfectly

[@mr.heisenberg0122]

@@lalotimethe author would disagree

[@SakuraAvalon]

@@mr.heisenberg0122 The author also didn't understand how movies were made. And when asked to make his book into an adaptation for film, he just shoved the entire book back at them, without any changes. Thinking that what works in books, works in movies and doesn't need changing. Spoilers, it doesn't. You need to make changes for an adaptation to another medium.

[@SakuraAvalon]

I enjoy it as well. I still love the Gene Wilder one a lot more. But the Johnny one is still something I'll go back and watch. Just not as much as the Gene Wilder version.

[@Spider_Mike023]

Funny. My eldest son did Willy wonka play in the broadway jrs program this year. He got the mike teavee role and when rehearsing and such they took his prop toy gun from him and told him finger blast instead, when asked why since it’s just a toy prop for fun they just shrugged saying it was universal decision so all mike roles in the various programs can’t use it….. idk we thought it was dumb, has to be some dumb reason of todays things but thought funny thing to share.

[@gregv2k]

Wonka was great, feels destined to be a yearly classic. Enjoyed every minute. The only reason the new songs don’t feel like the old ones is they’re brand new. Let them work their way into culture the way songs from Sound of Music or Lion King did. That’s how songs become classics - time

[@Prawnsacrifice]

I mean and theyre good 😊

[@Adultguj]

Well, there's a wild difference in quality to these songs. I loved 'A hatful of dreams' but songs like 'Scrub Scrub' were kind of cringe.

[@gregv2k]

@@Adultguj fair. But then Oompa Loompa doopedie doo has got to be the cringiest cringe of all cringe but we’ve all embraced it anyway

[@darladimple8437]

although a world of our own felt like a reference or parody version to pure imagination

[@KamiAnimeS1]

Just witnessed Wonka 2023, a cinematic gem! Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka not only pays homage to Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder's iconic portrayals but brings a fresh perspective. The film masterfully balances dialogue and musical elements. Original songs from OG films were thoughtfully integrated, avoiding overuse. Standout moments include the well-placed Oompa Loompa and World of Imagination songs, featuring an unforgettable orchestral rendition. Chalamet's portrayal showcases remarkable character development and connection with other characters. The trio of villains, portrayed by Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, and Mathew Baynton, adds richness to the narrative. Paterson's Slugworth steals scenes with a charismatic and comical performance. Wonka 2023 has secured its place in my top three for 2023. A must-watch for surprises, great characters, and Chalamet's outstanding performance paying homage to the classics! I give it an 8.5 out of 10

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

Tim Burton's Wonka movie was actually more accurate to the book and even got approved by the Dahl Estate as the story they greatly prefer. Personally, I only liked the 70s movie because of Gene Wilder's charm; the rest really wasn't that great and the Oompa Loompa music was the same song played over and over again. In contrast, the Burton movie's Oompa Loompa music dared to make memorable & distinct songs for each kid's demise, and had far better set design to represent the different whimsical factory rooms. And Sir Christopher Lee was an absolute treasure.

[@artimuos903]

Don't tell them that. To them Witcher is bad because it didn't follow books or Rings of Power but Willy Wonka is best. It is called hypocrisy.

[@makasete30]

The thing is though that the same Umpa Lumpa song is far more memorable than any of the umpa lumpa songs in the sequel in my opinion. The other songs throughout the Gene Wilder original are also all distinct and a lot better than the Depp remake which are forgettable for the most part. I remember those original songs including Gene wilder singing. I think I remember 1 from the remake. They are very poor. Yes Gene Wilder was fantastic and much better than Depp - he steals the scenes in a way Wonka should. The set designs are naturally better and should be for a more modern show. I still found the demise of the kids better in the original and far more creative. I also didn’t need the Wonka origin story. Having said all that, my kids loved the Depp version and that’s who it’s made for, I guess. I think the original could be enjoyed more by both adults and kids.

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

@@artimuos903 I'm telling them that anyway. And no, it's not hypocritical for everyone who hates those adaptations. You oversimplify it. You're neglecting writing quality and internal consistency that Netflix Witcher & Rings of Power both lack. I find that Burton's Wonka has both high quality and high faithfulness, with a pretty compelling narrative of a sad child who wanted to live out his dreams in spite of his strict dentist father... who actually loved him all along at the end. Change in itself is not bad; the thing that is different must be good or better than the original.

[@la214la]

⁠@@makasete30 I remember all the songs from 2005 and the 1971 tune! Both can be good !

[@watchmesquatch]

😂

[@DragonHeart613]

My brother & I both grew up watching the legendary Gene Wilder movie which led to reading the book that inspired the film, love them both. The Tim Burton-Johnny Depp version wasn't as brilliant as the Gene Wilder original but it was a decent adaptation. Definitely gonna check out this prequel.

[@corneliusmaze-eye2459]

What's so great about Gene Wilder. He came across as a uncaring arsehole to me. I'm talking about the actor and the character.

[@lectorintellegat]

@@corneliusmaze-eye2459you’re a philistine

[@serily4524]

no grew

[@jarekvelchek802]

1970 is superior and the 2005 one is my nostalgia!

[@UlshaRS]

Capturing Wilder's magic is impossible as the age of terrifying children's movies ended in the late 80s

[@kathycoleman4648]

Yep. Willy Wonka or Return to Oz would possibly break a lot of modern kids and make them need a therapist. Too fragile.

[@MClolkroketje]

I loved the Johnny Depp movie. I think his Willy Wonka had great character and the story of the movie was very fitting.

[@AtrociousNightmare]

Hey Joe! I also don't like musicals. However! I'm here to recommend must-watches even for people like us: West Side Story (1961) Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) Hair (1979) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) These are incredible movies with also incredible music. You probably have seen them already, but hey worth a shot. Honorable mention to The Blues Brothers (1980) even though I'm not sure it can be classified as a full-on musical.

[@TheRevenger117]

I grew up on the Gene Wilder Wonka and Depp Wonka heavily, and I didn’t really expect a whole lot from Wonka. I was excited when I saw it opening night but didn’t know how it would be but my family and I were thrilled to enjoy it as much as we did. I had so much fun watching it and even got chills and teary eyed by the end. I personally enjoyed it a lot. One of my favorite films this year I’ve seen.

[@BrockCollins]

Wild to me that there’s still so much hate for Depp’s Wonka

[@Spiralredd]

Johnny Depp is good at many things but a convincing chocolatier is not one of them

[@lalotime]

Because the original is way better in everyway. And holds uo very well for an early 70s movie

[@mr.heisenberg0122]

@@lalotimethe author (Roald Dehl) would disagree

[@BttrDToasT72]

Johnny’s Wonka is goated

[@shockmesane4158]

Having Johnny Depp do a MJ impression was maybe a fun idea for a SNL skit, but I can't handle a feature length film of it.

[@trevorninja100]

Why are we shitting all over "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory"? It's a better film. "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory" is an iconic cult classic (one that I also enjoy) but it was a financial flop that everyone, including the original writer, hated. He hated it so much that adaptations to any of his works were banned until his death. After he died the 2nd film was made and his family said that he would've loved it. Both films were products of their times, but only one disappointed not only audiences but it's own writer. Everyone only knows about the first film because they ran it for free on TV because it was always meant to be nothing more than a giant advertisement that steered so far from the source material it could be considered its own thing.

[@OkayYaraman]

I don’t care what anybody says, Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was hilarious.

[@geekedongames3432]

Alex holding up the wallet as they are about to transition to spoilers has me giggling 🤣

[@KCB336]

I actually had a really nice time with this movie… and when the final song (imagination) which is one of my favorite songs of all time from the original came on…. Chills

[@mojo_joju]

I usually agree with Joe on a lot of things, but I hate that he's saying the Charlie and the chocolate factory movie was bad. I absolutely disagree, i still enjoy that movie

[@muzicdominator524]

To be fair, Joe is kinda trashed in this video. Like, legit wasted.

[@emanuellawton7942]

This is Wonka before he became dark and creepy.

[@themanstan0785]

he’s not dark and creepy in Gene Wilders version. He’s borderline terrifying and physcotic in Charlie and CF

[@AllBetzOff]

@@themanstan0785he is dark and creepy, you just gotta actually watch him

[@collinsmcrae]

Chalamet just straight up does not have the right charisma and eccentricities for the part, period. I don't care if Gene's Wonka was supposed to be a toddler and Chalermat was 4, he just doesn't have that sort of persona. Acting can only take you so far. Some gifts have to be natural.

[@Fl0k5ser]

Some people were upset to hear that this movie was good. I mean, y'all seriously doubting the director of the two legendary Paddington movies on making this?? 😂😂

[@bobtailsquid]

It's too woke too many black and eccentric people for 1930s England

[@reggiefreeborn2143]

@@bobtailsquid you're not even hiding that the word woke is just a excuse to cry about black people Really wish the anti-woke people would just be honest, say the n word. Be transparent about your racism instead of being such a spineless coward

[@zoolamander]

@@bobtailsquid its a fictional movie about a chocolatier with a magical factory. stop it

[@TheBostonboy95]

@@zoolamanderforreal lol the candy that makes you float, a hat that carries all of Willy’s gadgets and tools, that’s all on par with 1930s England but 6 black people? That’s just TOO hard to believe

[@darladimple8437]

​@@bobtailsquidracist

[@erjo2567]

This is the first time I've seen Angry Joe since the old Channel Awesome/Blistered Thumbs days. I'm glad your audience has grown over the years!

[@artimuos903]

How did you people didn't like Charlie and the Chocolate factory? It is much close to the book for same reason you trashed Witcher season 3 because it was not close to the books.

[@Laughingcoyote1213]

I took my nieces and we all loved it. Definitely not a standout film but a very enjoyable film that made me smile throughout.

[@C0ffeeGremlin]

fun fact: The Gene Wilder film was just an advertisement and didnt follow the source material at all. The creator of the book hated it so much he never let anyone make another film with his work. When he died his family let another studio have a shot at it. It was really accurate to the book and his family said he would have loved charlie and the chocolate factory as it was faithful to his work.

[@ApoIIo_]

I’ve seen many people being very skeptical about this movie, and so that kinda led me to prepare the movie to be bad. But honestly, I felt myself smiling throughout the movie, and although some jokes didn’t exactly make me laugh, other jokes made me chuckle and breathe through my nostrils. The movie greatly explained Wonka’s backstory and showed foreshadowing that regards to the first movie. This was a charming movie. People should definitely watch it with their families, and all and all I rate it a 7.5/10 :)

[@southc4463]

Alex would find a problem with a sunny day

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

You HAVE to see the new Studio Ghibli film, it’s a fucking masterpiece.

[@JoseMolina-jz9hh]

It was gorgeous, but a tad bit tedious tho.

[@xtrlsidma]

I saw wouldn't say a masterpiece me and my friend group did double feature of Wonka and that and we all preferred Wonka

[@OspreyEye]

How in the world could you not love the 2005 movie. I was born in 1981 and grew up watching the 1971 movie and have all the childhood nostalgia that comes along with that but the 2005 movie is absolutely awesome as well. Its a visual delight and much more faithful to the source material.

[@blondiemancojoe1066]

Movie is cringe af.

[@dustymofo917]

​@@blondiemancojoe1066 This new one looks a lot worse

[@Георг-л5л]

@@blondiemancojoe1066it was a child movie ?

[@damngamgee3739]

I used to HATE Burton's version of the film. I still vastly prefer the original, but I can appreciate the Burton films for being as loyal to the source material as they are. NO ONE HAS GIVEN WONKA A GOATEE YET THOUGH, LIKE HE'S SUPPOSED TO HAVE.

[@chrisf6266]

2005 Wonka slander is crazy to me. I get it, but definitely don't think it's THAT bad.

[@LoganScottY]

There's a rotten tomatoes review that said "There's some weird choices like fat suits" .... What the heck kind of criticism is that LOL

[@gameskyjumper1721]

I actually liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. To me it's all about acceptance. I am not sure if the movie is about gay but I got the feel of Wonka is just DIFFERENT and it's about how to accept who you are and who your son is, despite how weird he is. I loved the ending of how Charlie rejected the fortune and it was actually Wonka who gained a new family. I am not sure if this is the original ending. But it has great forsight for a movie in 2005.

[@guapounggoy]

Nobody mentioned how it mirrored 'Scarface'. Immigrant comes in starts running a business with superior product. He refuses to hurt children. He gets in trouble with a cartel. Just substitute cocaine with chocolate and 80's music for showtunes and they're practically the same movie.

[@xEVERYBODYANDTHEIRMOM]

The original Willy wonka is timeless classic, the Johnny depp version is a horror fever dream, and this version looks like corporate content.

[@jacobholly2096]

This Wonka movie is. Between a 7 or an 8 for me because when he says hold up reverse it, was the same line jean wilder Wonka said and when I saw slugworth I'm reminded of Charlie's grandpa mentioning slugworth, pure imagination made me tear up and what Wonka did for noodle and the others made me happy also when Wonka opened open his mother's chocolate and sees a golden ticket I said to myself so that's how he came up with that idea. What I didn't like was the fact that there's only one oompa loompa seriously I thought at the end when Wonka was making his factory there would be one last montage where Wonka with lofty will go back to loompaland apologize and hire all of them and pay them back for taking their cocoa beans leading up to seeing Charlie.

[@kathycoleman4648]

It's close. The line from the original was "Strike that, reverse it." But I liked how it was nodding to the original but speaking in a more modern language at the same time.

[@furonet138]

Also Lofty says “Good day sir…. I said good day” two different times in this movie, which is what Wonka says in the original during the scene towards the end where he yells at Charlie

[@darladimple8437]

for me it's 10/10

[@taliagmail.com2005]

this movie should of just had one villian in it known as slugworth however still good a movie

[@HULKHOGAN1]

I grew up on the original and liked the 2005 version too. It was colourful and the child actors were memorable as hell

[@sebastianmenendez7657]

The one I grew up with was the Johnny drop one and really enjoyed it but then I saw the original and fell in love with it

[@MrElmostachoo]

This is one of the times where i disagree with joe, I really loved the jhonny deep willy wonka!!!

[@RYU583]

This movie was wayyy better than I expected. I genuinely enjoyed nearly every moment and some scenes even brought me back to my childhood. Some songs were brilliant and a couple were "so-so", but the song "A World of Your Own" should definitely get a oscar nomination. Movie was fantastic overall and cant wait to see it again

[@sjorspolling8275]

The "old" Willy Wonka movie was famously hated by its original creator Roald Dahl. He called it "saccharine, sappy and sentimental" and disliked the movie's focus on Willy Wonka instead of Charly. Pretty sure he'd hate this movie as well. Hollywood has appropriated another character they didn't create, regardless if it's a good movie or not.

[@Spiralredd]

Same was the case for the author of Mary Poppins she hated the movie. Although I feel like dahl would have liked the 2005 version better since it follows his work closer and is actually quite dark in certain areas

[@corneliusmaze-eye2459]

It's adoration and worship of the capialist, and everyone loves chocolate. Wonka can't be evil because he makes chocolate

[@SakuraAvalon]

@@corneliusmaze-eye2459 Sir, this is a Wendy's.

[@SakuraAvalon]

I'm sure he'd hate all three films. But, we can always pretend he would have loved the second one, so as to shield it from any an all criticism. Not shocking, I remember this one thing being the crux of every person who felt personally attacked when someone liked the Gene Wilder version and didn't like the Johnny Depp version. I guess we should just play it safe, and not watch or like any of the movies.

[@captaincaptain2128]

​@@SakuraAvaloni swear I read somewhere he liked the Tim Burton one.

[@pixels_per_minute]

The Johnny Depp Wanka was weird, but I never hated it. It still wasn't a good movie though. With this, I'm still on the fence on if I wanna see it or not. The marketing just didn't appeal to me.

[@kevind6965]

Ok woah…. I never realized people hated the second one from 2005… I LOVE THAT FILM!

[@jdzencelowcz]

Honestly, they did it right. My question though, WHY DIDN'T THE VILLAINS TRY TO HIRE WONKA????

[@InQuickWeTrust]

I was thinking if that corrupt guy loved being paid in chocolate so much why didn’t he do the same for Wonka’s even better chocolate lol

[@jdzencelowcz]

Good Point!!@@InQuickWeTrust

[@wuzittooya]

Yeah, when they brought out the money, I thought the deal was going to be 'You will make chocolate ONLY for us' instead of getting him the ticket to leave.

[@YotaSurfs]

Johnny's version is my fav hands down, Prefer the dark tone

[@GoOKuSj33]

I actually kinda liked the Tim Burton movie, especially the plot, fight me.

[@Xfacta12482]

Same, I feel like a lot of people did. The original is one of my favorite movies, but love how strange and weird the Depp version is too. These guys hate everything

[@GoOKuSj33]

​@@Xfacta12482Ok, but I don't hate them, you got me wrong, I'm a big fan of the channel.

[@blueflare3848]

The plot? Isn’t it the same as the original?

[@Xfacta12482]

@@GoOKuSj33 Nooo I mean that the AJS guys... they've just been poo poo on everything lately. Love em too, long time sub, they just seem so cynical lately.

[@GoOKuSj33]

​@@blueflare3848The original ends when they get out of the factory, this version extends the story providing depth on both character's families.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Willy Wonka (with Gene Wilder) is one of my favorite movies. Hollywood ruined the Charlie version (with Johnny Depp) so why in the world would they make another remake?

[@Kekkersboy]

its funny. The Johnny Depp version is far more liked by the family, because the character is a bit closer to the book.

[@Vernydog92]

I can definitely see this movie setting up the three chocolatiers he won against getting back at him by sending in spies to steal recipes down the line. That Wonka started out like this, but over the years of having his stuff stolen and being unable to trust anyone eventually he turned into the more sarcastic darker man we see in the original. I can definitely see that being what ultimately happens. Wonka legit just became tired of having his kindness thrown back in his face. He ended up reclusive and more distrustful in what others say or do.

[@LordDreadwolf]

Honestly I liked Depp's version more because it was the first one I could sit and watch to the end, because the oompa loompas in the original scared the crap outta me so bad I'd start crying.

[@Caleb72301]

I grew up with Johnny Depp’s Wonka, it holds a special place in my heart.

[@mr.heisenberg0122]

Same

[@bobtailsquid]

Agreed

[@Tampafan33]

Depps Wonka was literally approved by the estate as the true Wonka. It was closest to the book. Get mad it's the best one

[@duckfield2520]

WTF does the estate know. They did not write the book.

[@Burstify]

​@@duckfield2520still his Wonka is the closest to the book

[@artimuos903]

​@@duckfield2520And the writer didn't approve of the first movie actually hated it.

[@aaronmason9332]

Shit actor though. Not got a patch on gene wilder.

[@dastvan8002]

And I won’t stop approving Gene Wilder’s Wonka

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

I really enjoyed Tim Burtons Johnny Depp version. To each their own when it comes to movies since everyone has different views. Some may agree and some don’t and that’s okay.

[@schizzo8959]

Yeah, but this movie is still not a freaking 2 out of 10 in any way.

[@CortexGrimuloid]

I grew up with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and though it isn't as good as the original film, it's also trying to do something completely different than the Gene Wilder film. It goes out of its way to adapt more stuff from the original book, most notably the Oompa Loompa songs which are awesome imo. Johnny Depp was a little freaky in his potrayal but I guess that was just some bad direction of Tim Burton's part.

[@RolIinStoner420]

they made ANOTHER Wonka movie? Hollywood is creativly bankrupt......

[@GoOKuSj33]

Just like the AAA game industry.

[@knight-mares]

Charlie and the Chocolate factory is so freaking weird, that's why i love it. the visual style is a mind fuck, the character design for wonka and the loopas was straight out of a nightmare and the things that happen to the bratty kids were psychotic. that's why I liked it.

[@aaadesktop]

What Alex missed is this: from the FIRST song, we see the movie is literally showing that Wonka is daydreaming the fantastical Broadway show aspects and scenes we see throughout the film. Its to show that whether its zany or too out there, we're left with the notion that he might be daydreaming again, but as the audience we are just being entertained and only seeing this side of Wonka. It was a genius move by the director to di this and im seeing many negative reviews missing out on that. This was a great film, better than Depps (although its great in its own genre as wacky and unique), but not better than Wilder's. This is easily an 8 or 9

[@CashSoprano]

Why do u “movie fans” have to dissect every little thing about a movie. Maybe you just didnt get it…

[@harrisonpennington5784]

I've actually never heard anyone say that they hated the Tim Burton Wonka film before

[@TheGreyLineMatters]

I can't do it... I hate musicals. I simply can't do it. Nothing irritates me more than when people start singing during a movie.

[@boxkid759]

Nice bad take.

[@Goro_Maj1ma]

The 1971 and 2005 films are both musicals as well. Literally, every version of Wonka is a musical tf did you expect lmao.

[@taliagmail.com2005]

the original one was musical so what you'd fucking expect? besisdes i alreeady knew before watching this movie

[@taliagmail.com2005]

@@Goro_Maj1ma i wouldbt call the 2005 one musical since barley any of the characters broke into songs except for theooompa loompas

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

First, Dune. Then, Lies of P. Now, Willy Wonka. This Challemet guy is really something else

[@aaadesktop]

It's his mom. Relax

[@vidmasterK1]

You should see him in Call Me By your Name

[@settratheimperishable7800]

I do not agree with a 7 for Wonka at all honestly. I would give Wonka a 4 or maybe a 5

[@shadowjudge921]

I must confess. I'm one of the few that actually likes the Tim Burton version. First off, the songs are way catchier than the original. Say what you want but Danny Elfman made the Oompa Loompa songs a lot more fun! Also, when they actually got inside the factory, I was amazed. It felt like we had stepped into another world derived from a child's fantasies. With the original, it felt more like... Cluttered rooms is the best I can describe it. Also, I kinda enjoy seeing the aftermath of what happened with the bad kids. I still laugh when I see Mike Teevee stretched out from the taffy puller. Now, I'm willing to grant Johnny Depp was probably not the best choice for Wonka. Maybe it could've done better if they'd gotten someone with a bit more eccentricity. But i did enjoy seeing the backstory with his father (although, again, maybe could've used someone besides Christopher Lee to play Wonka's dad.) And seeing his small shop before he had the factory. Plus, how can you not love the chocolate palace side story? So, I'm sorry, I know the original is the gold standard for many, but I like Burton's version better.

[@HAL_NOVEMILA]

As a fan of the books I can say that Burton version is the better adaptation of the two, Burton clearly cared about making it faithful as possible with the source material, even the new stuff he inserted (Wonka's backstory) was done tastefully... As much as I liked Depp the only thing I would have changed is to have Jim Carrey as Wonka, his look and interpretation of Count Olaf from "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" would have fitted perfectly Wonka while also looking much more similar to Quentin Blake's illustrations.

[@Ruslannar]

I love how people forget the ending and the whole point of the original WIlly Wonka. Wonka was testing kids and acting like an evil angry sociopath to try and find the one pure and kind kid who wouldn't betray anyone and in the end he literally asked for forgivness for putting Charlie through everything. Wonka showed his true self only after Charlie gave him the Gobstopper, when he smiled and hugged Charlie and was happy caring and loving, why else would Wonka want a nice kid who's pure in heart if not because he's like that himself.

[@justinwilliams2522]

Movie was good. I’m also at a 7 out of 10. It falls into the must watch area.

[@sickxmotionz]

Maybe since this is the prequal to the 1971 movie, if they make another film that continues this one, they can cast the other film with Jeremy Allen white to show what happened between this one and the 1971 version to explain the dark gritty vibe from that movie. Just a thought 🤷🏽‍♂

[@darladimple8437]

or we cab still have young willy wonka

[@erainmartinez8175]

I'm already getting tired of remakes now they're really running out of ideas Prequel sequel they're all the damn same

[@rahb2096]

Prequel *

[@bloodyassault803]

18:28 I used to watch the Johnny Depp version when I was young and when it was on HBO on demand and I do believe Willy has a father, and he was played by the late Christopher Lee.

[@arthurbrandonnielsen]

Gene Wilder had the better Wonka, Jonny Depp had the more faithful screenplay.

[@jeromeelstonscott3794]

Thoroughly enjoyed Wonka. I love the Gene Wilder original. Despise the Johnny Depp version. I thought this newer version admirably avoided any modern cliches and made a timeless enjoyable film. I also loved the diversity in the film and thought it actually made sense instead of just being diverse for the sake of being diverse. Timothee Chalamet small odes to Wilder showed a respect for the original and his singing and dancing was on point. Also Olivia Coleman was amazing.

[@CheeseWorks-vj4yi]

In reality, no film needs to exist. “Do we need this film”, no we don’t need any film. They’re all create to make money.

[@theanigamerreviews]

Welcome to capitalism, buddy

[@GoOKuSj33]

​@@theanigamerreviewslol bro just discovered life.

[@jlev1028]

But some films have a purpose other than to make money, have a higher goal than being a cashgrab.

[@CheeseWorks-vj4yi]

@@jlev1028 What are some examples? It’s a business man. Even if they have a message, no film is made if they know it’ll result in financial failure.

[@purefoldnz3070]

the cocoa beans must flow.

[@DukesFinalBoss]

There is untapped potential for a Wonka horror film. It’s kinda half there in the 2005 version. But there’s totally potential to make that weird story just dark as hell.

[@HULKHOGAN1]

Yea 0.5% potential. Random

[@captaincaptain2128]

​@@HULKHOGAN1not at all. I recently rewatched them and they have a lot of hidden horror themes, especially the OG. They literally have a clip of a chicken getting it's head cut off. You clearly just are remembering the films with rose colored glasses, these are horror movies in disguise.

[@koktszfung]

@@captaincaptain2128I remember the movie having such an eerie vibe to it, the way the song describes the fate of each kid and how the room is specifically designed for each of them, it is so cool. I love the movie, as a kid back then at least, I mean the 2005 one

[@DukesFinalBoss]

@@captaincaptain2128 not only that but you have like kids getting seriously injured in some weird ass magical factory made by some shut in weirdo loner. You could just turn those injuries into gruesome deaths and make the tone a bit darker and boom horror movie

[@kathycoleman4648]

@@koktszfung I have siblings and friends who cried every. damn. time. the Wankatania scene happened in the original. Fear can be very subjective.

[@nicolobo764]

Damn i didint know about this movie, what next? Timothée as edward scisor hands

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

You can't beat the old classic version, it's a heartwarming tale and Gene nails it. The Depp one is just unfunny, downright creepy in a predator way and just unpleasant.

[@samgirard8660]

Another movie review and still no Robocop review. "Video Game channel"

[@vidmasterK1]

Where does it say Video Game Channel?

[@vidmasterK1]

For years now his channels banner has stated he reviews movies and videogames and geek stuff (i.e. tabletop games and science fiction television shows like Loki or Picard or some new Star Trek series)

[@nashryder4082]

Depp’s Wonka film is like in my top ten fave films of all time

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

The original is the best

[@thwartgorgon1360]

The original author did not approve of the 1st movie and even stopped any chance of his works being adapted because of it. The 2nd movie had his wife's approval though.

[@jordan5111]

The old one was a great movie

[@Chuck12312]

I don't usually watch musical and very family friendly movies very often, but I enjoyed this movie a lot more than Napoleon and I'm a massive fan of Napoleon Bonaparte

[@kathycoleman4648]

That's likely because, from what I've heard at least, that film should have been called Josephine.

[@thelightside77]

I don't understand AJ at all. He is like spot on on some things and then he goes and shits on the Depp version. Why? I mean i'm not even the kind of person that would usually watch movies like this at all but this movie is so calming and makes me forget about everything.

[@superQman600]

Everyone has different experiences and opinions. It’s ok for you to love it and for him to hate it. Don’t let that ruin your experience.

[@JayPierlis]

As someones whos never seen the original(fully,ofc i knew some songs) and nostalgia not playing any role in my judgement, I loved Wonka.

[@kakaroto5045]

Wholeheartedly agree with Alex have seen some horrible movie except Godzilla minus one and the hero anime Movie this is better than the marvels and other to say the least my gf liked it so it did its job sufficiently and since I feel that the avrg movie is become worst this is a 7/10 above average since the avrg has gone dow

[@jasoncates2944]

The best musicals are old. Albert Finney's Scrooge, Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas, Some Like it Hot, Popeye (Robin Williams), The King and I (Yul Brynner), Mary Popins. Basically if it's from over 50 years ago then it's probably pretty good. If you're into that kinda thing.

[@sinsinsinat5377]

I really liked charlie and chocolate factory. It has many good messages in the movie.

[@Kefkiruja]

Huh, would’ve at least pinned this at 8.5. It’s a family movie but really well-made imo with good musicals and comedy that wasn’t too cringe. Chalamet nails Wonka