Until the latter starts killing kids, at least. Though, we have to admit, the titular rat catcher is a lot darker than Willy Wonka. Fox in 2009) went back to the Dahl-ing board for a series of Netflix-funded shorts, including adaptations of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, and Poison.īut it's the adaptation of Dahl's story The Ratcatcher that makes this list, partially because of its focus on an eccentric with a particular talent for a niche career. Most recently, director Wes Anderson (who adapted Dahl's Fantastic Mr. The creator of Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl, worked on a few screenplays himself (the James Bond film You Only Live Twice being among them), but is better known to moviegoers as a novelist whose works are adapted for the screen. While both Paddington films are bright, family-friendly comedies with a dash of magic, it's the second one that features future Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant, making it a bit more appropriate for this list. Paddington 2 Image credit: StudioCanalīefore he was the man behind the camera on Wonka, director Paul King helped bring another British literary giant to life via the Paddington movies. Like the candy factory of the film, we've chocked it full of feel-good favorites, some spice, and hopefully, a few surprises. That's exactly what Popverse is going to tell you with our list of movies to watch after Wonka.

But what happens after the credits roll, especially if you haven't had your fill of symphony, showtuney sweetness? You can, for example, try IHOP's Wonka menu before you head to your local theater and watch the film. Lead up to Warner Brothers's prequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has been appropriately whimsical and grand.

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