Chalamet stars in a prequel that offers a whole lot of sugar and whimsy but not much substance.

Yes, thats right,Wonkais a capital M musical with original songs by Neil Hannon.

(May we launch a formal petition for all credit sequences to include a Grant musical number?)

Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka in WONKA

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’.Warner Bros. Pictures

Chalamet carries the thrust of the film (and Wilders legacy) admirably on his slight shoulders.

Keegan-Michael Keydisappoints as the Chief of Police, though its largely not his fault.

Wonka

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’.Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros.

Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka and Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa in ‘Wonka’

Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant in ‘Wonka’.Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros.

Wonka

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’.Warner Bros. Pictures