In theaters December 15th 2023

    • @[email protected]
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      62 years ago

      It feels like he’s desperately trying to be whimsical but is awkward and unnatural at it so his performance feels super fake. If you’re going to make a Wonka movie then Wonka’s performance matters more than anything else.

      • 'M' as in 'MANCY'
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        22 years ago

        YES! The “look at how eccentric and whimsical I am!” mannerism is rubbing me off the wrong way.

    • PankakkeOP
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      52 years ago

      What got me was the accent he is using. It seems to keep switching all depending on the dialogue he is giving, which I found kind of distracting but maybe it’ll be better in the actual film? Who knows, I do think he is a talented actor and I really loved the first two Paddington movies so maybe this will turn out.

      • 'M' as in 'MANCY'
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        12 years ago

        Agreed re: accent.

        I think he’s talented too, but limited. He’s got a bit of dead eyes here and I’m not hopeful for his performance.

        Paul King is the reason why I’m even remotely curious about this movie!

    • @MattyXarope
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      32 years ago

      I normally love him, but this seems like really weird casting. The whole thing just seems off in general. I can’t really put my finger on it…

    • gramw
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      12 years ago

      Same thought, reaaaaally bad casting here. Not the right energy at all.