Hey cousin! This article felt like you were reading my mind. My husband didn't know Wonka was a musical, and ten minutes in he looked at me like, "What have you gotten me into?" I will say, I enjoyed Wonka because it was a prequel, so it brought something new to the story. Plus, Timothee Chalamet was great in it. I love movie musicals, and so do some of my children, but it is hard when nothing can compare to the stage play. I've been let down by many a movie adaptation of a musical, from Rent to The Last Five Year. Afterward, I always find myself going back to the original Broadway soundtrack for consolation. I think The Greatest Showman was such a breakout hit because it was a musical made for the screen. Anyway, happy to be subscribed to your newsletter and enjoying your thoughts!
Hey cousin! This article felt like you were reading my mind. My husband didn't know Wonka was a musical, and ten minutes in he looked at me like, "What have you gotten me into?" I will say, I enjoyed Wonka because it was a prequel, so it brought something new to the story. Plus, Timothee Chalamet was great in it. I love movie musicals, and so do some of my children, but it is hard when nothing can compare to the stage play. I've been let down by many a movie adaptation of a musical, from Rent to The Last Five Year. Afterward, I always find myself going back to the original Broadway soundtrack for consolation. I think The Greatest Showman was such a breakout hit because it was a musical made for the screen. Anyway, happy to be subscribed to your newsletter and enjoying your thoughts!
Lisa (granddaughter of Grandma Jean)