This has a lot of things going for it - great cast, good performances, production and clearly some love was invested in making this.
The result is a fine movie - but nothing fantastic.
I think this is a children's film as oppose to a family movie.
There is not much of a plot: stuff just happens and when a problem seems too difficult to tackle Willy literally pulls the solution out of his hat.
This leads to a lot of silliness that kids will probably appreciate.
The songs are ok but I have forgotten them already.
The sets are interesting but the CGI feels oppressive.
There is some great acting (especially Coleman) but most of the charters are pretty shallow.
Whereas the original was about shunning greed, gluttony and selfishness - this seems to be about solving everything with magic and chocolate.
Got a problem? Eat this sweet and it will make you big or small or strong or whatever you need.
Got no money or any place to sleep? Eat a chocolate.
I think too much was put on Calah Lane's shoulders - she gives a sterling effort but it is such a big part to put on such a young actor - and in a lot of places it shows.
The result is a fine movie - but nothing fantastic.
I think this is a children's film as oppose to a family movie.
There is not much of a plot: stuff just happens and when a problem seems too difficult to tackle Willy literally pulls the solution out of his hat.
This leads to a lot of silliness that kids will probably appreciate.
The songs are ok but I have forgotten them already.
The sets are interesting but the CGI feels oppressive.
There is some great acting (especially Coleman) but most of the charters are pretty shallow.
Whereas the original was about shunning greed, gluttony and selfishness - this seems to be about solving everything with magic and chocolate.
Got a problem? Eat this sweet and it will make you big or small or strong or whatever you need.
Got no money or any place to sleep? Eat a chocolate.
I think too much was put on Calah Lane's shoulders - she gives a sterling effort but it is such a big part to put on such a young actor - and in a lot of places it shows.