The opinion is that 'Wonka' hits the sweet spot

'Wonka' has realized the secret to the perfect 21st-century adaptation, Holly Thomas says. Cherry-pick the best elements of the old story, then write a new one almost entirely from scratch. Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, writes Holly Thomas.

‘Wonka’ secured the top spot in domestic theaters this weekend with $39 million in sales. The whimsical origin story of the fictional chocolatier won the box office. The film is based on the story of Wonka, a fictional chocolate shop.