The new “Wonka” movie takes audiences back to Willy Wonka’s world. Some people enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative parts of the film, while some felt it didn’t live up to the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

The much-anticipated “Wonka” film has finally arrived on screens, transporting audiences into the mesmerizing world of Willy Wonka. This retelling of the famous narrative, directed by Paul King, offers a unique take on the beloved character and his chocolate factory. With a mix of nostalgia and creativity, the new “Wonka” film aims to please both fans of the original movie and new audiences.

“The actors did so well, especially the one playing Willy Wonka. He brought kind of the same feel as the Willy Wonka in the older movies,” junior Adam Tal said.

This movie provided good times, bad times, exciting times, etc. It was made for the audience to laugh, sing, dance, and even cry.

“The plot had some twists I didn’t see coming. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Like when the Oompa Loompas came to rescue Wonka,” junior Ava McLaughlin said.

This movie was meant for everyone, Paul King, the director, wanted to make it a movie where everyone enjoyed it and enjoyed the storyline apart from everything else.

“I am 16 and I loved this movie and I saw younger kids there who also enjoyed it a lot so I think this movie would be perfect for all ages,” Tal said.

Something that created mixed emotions was the casting of Wonka (Timothée Chalamet). Not everyone agreed with Timothée Chalamet being casted as Wonka for this movie because people did not want him to “mess up” his portrayal of the much-loved character Willy Wonka. But again, some found his performance worthy.

“I think they casted the movie perfectly because I felt that Timothée Chalamet was a perfect Wonka just by the way he expressed his emotions in the movie,” McLaughlin said.