ReelBlend's 'Wonka' Review | Timothée Chalamet Brings Light And Whimsey To Willy Wonka

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in Wonka.
(Image credit: Warner Bros.)

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We have a packed show for you this week. Timothée Chalamet stars as the titular Willy Wonka in the new prequel, “Wonka.” Overall, reviews have been positive, but for our hosts, the reception has been mixed. If you head out to the theater this weekend to catch Wonka, let us know which end of the spectrum you fall on. 

Also this week, the awards race officially kicked off with many regional nominations being announced as well as the nominees for next year’s Golden Globes. And we gear up for our Top 10s of the year with a look back at our favorite movies from years past.

Timestamps (approx. only)

  • 00:00:00 - Intro 
  • 00:07:05 - The Awards Race Has Begun
  • 00:30:27 - ‘Wonka’ Review
  • 00:48:20 - This or That: Top 5s
  • 01:20:27 - Outro

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Gabriel Kovacs
Video Producer & Podcast Lead

Gabe studied Film & Photography at Webster University. He currently spends his free time looking like a fool trying to play Ice Hockey (a recently acquired hobby), playing video games, and watching every movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Dwayne, if you're reading this...he sends his love.