By: Isabelle Wang

Wonka is a fantasy comedy-drama musical directed by Paul King. In Wonka (2023), the storyline revolves around the young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) and his journey to becoming the world-famous chocolatier we know from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The film is set in the early 20th century and shows Willy Wonka’s life before he became a legendary figure in the confectionery world. The story begins with Wonka as an aspiring and imaginative chocolatier with dreams of creating the most extraordinary chocolate recipes. Wonka starts with a modest background and has to overcome obstacles to be able to follow his dream to become a chocolatier. In the end, Wonka perseveres and eventually gets his own chocolate factory.

The moral of the film is to never give up. It is very clear because the main character, Willy Wonka, is determined to have his own factory one day, and he does eventually succeed. Throughout the film, Wonka undergoes personal growth, learning about himself and the impact of his dreams on others, much like a tree that grows and evolves while influencing the surrounding forest. His journey is as much about finding his place in the world as it is about achieving his professional goals.

This movie also has themes like selflessness, and the importance of friendship. Wonka was selfless because he had to give up his dreams for some time so that his friends could be freed, but without his friends, Wonka would have never been able to achieve his dreams in the first place. His friends helped him start his chocolate business and motivated him while he repaid the debt by setting them free from their debt to the villainous owners of a laundromat.

Overall, I think this is a very inspirational movie, and it motivates you to chase after your dreams. The movie also teaches you to do the right thing because it will eventually lead to success.