Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, and now Timothée Chalamet, Apparently a very diverse triptych – by era, by personality, by charisma – but united by a literary character who has become memorable on the big screen: Willy Wonka After marking a whole generation in the eighties and getting a new interpretation in 2005, it is ready to raise blood sugar levels once again with its extravagant sweets. The Christmas period, already in itself a harbinger of sweets and caloric intake far exceeding the recommended minimum limit, will in fact be marked by the release of the musical in cinemas around the world.
The Wonka trailer, released just a few hours ago, has convinced most fans of the beauty and above all of the tonal goodness of a project that was originally viewed with great disbelief, the first glimpse of work by the young Chalamet. provides a glimpse. about a unique character, With articulation, physicality and modulation of voice, Hollywood’s new hero has found the magic formula for bringing a little piece of history in all of us back to life.
kept the promise
The French-born New York actor is on a sensational road to success not only with his acting prowess but also with his selective savvy. right project at right time, After making an excellent impression with the first small roles of his career – which confirmed Stanislavsky’s idea of small actors -, Chalamet earned participation in film gems. lady birdCollaborating with our Guadagnino twice as the protagonist, then to reach the pinnacle of fame with DuneDenis Villeneuve’s blockbuster, which will be back with the second part in November (watch the trailer of Dune Part 2 here).
associating his name with a highly commercial project wonka It may have proved a futile risk, yet the fear of the first hour seems to have disappeared afterwards. Trailer with an engaging and inspiring character, which testifies to the keen eye of a writer who should never be underestimated. At the helm of this expensive operation is the truly British Paul King, director and screenwriter of this unlikely prequel to a string of excellent movies for kids of all ages. paddington But above all, it’s the sensational sequel Paddington 2,
Rich in details and detailed color palette, great dialogue and clearly very clever use of computer graphics help to recreate the atmosphere A treat for the eyes and earsHung between the glitter of fantasy and the bleakness of a challenge perhaps too great for its naïve protagonist, awaits the discovery of the value of a soundtrack whose task will be to penetrate the hearts of the audience so that they Stay in their mind for a long time. Time.
heavy legacy
At the center of everything, as already mentioned, is a Chalamet who was called upon to be reminiscent of A Little Dynasty which has seen actors of the caliber of Wilder and Depp cast in the same role. While the first marked the character’s path thanks to a film that became a sleeper hit – only the eighties saw the true consecration of Mel Stuart’s masterpiece -, the second established him in the common imagination. His extraordinary expressions and androgynous toneWhich bizarrely oscillates between genius and villain without ever being given a reference point.
opposite of both chocolate factoryHowever, this time Willy Wonka is the real hero of the film (although Roald Dahl, the author of the novel, had already criticized the ample space given to the chocolate maker in the film version), and we actually see him playing his role in the business world. first step in After traveling the world in search of the best ingredientsBefore fighting the bosses of Sector who would try to steal her recipes in the following years, forcing her to hide in the Fairy Tale Factory.
The young actor will therefore be called upon to channel not only the comic Spec’s extravagance, but also the anxieties and fears of a dreamer fighting against institutions and unwritten laws, in a world made up of the absence of family and stable affection. Will breathe sad subtext. This film will inspire us to explore a past filled with loss and loneliness
but also based on epochal discoveries and encounters, such as with the first Oompa Loompa played by Hugh Grant: everything has to converge towards the idea of a character who is already configured in the audience’s mind, and why that wonka It appears to be a complex and risky project. Still, despite legitimate concerns, this first look at the film proves an unexpected but huge potentialEspecially if Timothée Chalamet’s unfailingly great interpretation was to be confirmed, apparently very convincing in the uncomfortable role of Willy Wonka.