A good origin story is often a daunting task for filmmakers. However, on this occasion, it was done with ease and a nice flare.
I'm not a fan of musicals but in Wonka fashion, each song pushed the story forward and gave meaning to upcoming scenes. @Timothée Chalamet has been on fire as of late, and he portrays a youthful and optimistic Wonka, he was perfect for this role.
READ ALSO: MOVIE REVIEW: Leave the World Behind (D+)
And Bravo to the writers the script was well done with charm and whimsical There were moments when it toed the line of being cheesy but quickly reeled it back. The Upma Lumpa was hilarious and a fun addition and wasn't overused. Another funny addition was Keegan Key had me rolling.
My very few issues with the story were the antagonist, I would have liked to have more back story and understanding of the history of the "green book". There were also a few small plot holes but it didn't hurt the story much. Outside of Chalamet and young Calah Lane (Noodle), the rest of the acting was...eh... musically well done, the Cinematography and color were done very well, good ending. Check it out in theaters now.