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As a comedy, it hits many of the right notes but as a mystery, it is less than impressive.

"Wonka" is a fun and imaginative family film – certainly better than one might expect from a production crassly viewed by some as a "cash grab."

Run Time: 1:32
U.S. Release Date: 2023-11-22
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Animated
Director: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Cast: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Kumiyama

This may be the worst major animated film Disney has released in the past 40 years and its lack of creative energy doesn’t augur well for the immediate future.

Run Time: 1:45
U.S. Release Date: 2023-11-03
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity)
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Director: Meg Ryan
Cast: Meg Ryan, David Duchovny

Like most rom-coms, it is comfort food although it lacks the fantasy element associated with characters who are less seasoned.