Wonka Review: Emotional Stakes, Character Growth, and Uncompelling Characters
Maverick and Philip discuss and review the 2023 release of “Wonka”.
The conversation revolves around the movie 'Wonka' and the character of Willy Wonka. The hosts discuss their expectations of the film and their impressions of the main character, played by Timothy Chalamet. They explore the depth of the character and his motivations, noting that Chalamet's portrayal did not feel believable. They also discuss the role of Noodle, a secondary character who may overshadow Wonka in the story. Overall, they find the character of Willy Wonka to be lacking in depth and compelling qualities. The conversation in this part focuses on the side characters and the motives of the protagonist in the movie 'Wonka'. The hosts discuss the lack of justice given to the side characters in the story and the confusing elements surrounding them. They also explore the motives of the protagonist, Willy Wonka, and how they could have been better developed. They highlight the need for emotional stakes and a more compelling story arc for the main character. The hosts suggest that the story could have focused more on Wonka's connection with his mother and his pursuit of starting a chocolate factory, while eliminating unnecessary subplots. In this conversation, Maverick and Philip discuss the movie 'Wonka' and share their thoughts on the ending and character development. They highlight the lack of character growth in Wonka and the unsatisfying revelations in the story. They compare it to other successful children's movies that have compelling character arcs. They also discuss potential improvements for the movie, such as focusing on Wonka's transformation and removing unnecessary plot elements. Overall, they emphasize the importance of meaningful character development and a satisfying ending in storytelling.
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Highlights:
0:00 “Wonka” Summary and Rating
3:31 Opening On Wonka
14:47 Was Noodle the Main Character?
23:51 Was Wonka's Motive Compelling?
38:06 Revelations and Ending Scenes
46:18 Who Wonka Becomes
50:21 Satisfaction!
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Show Notes:
9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/
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