Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Just give yourself over the utter weirdness.

The triumph of Matilda, both as Dahl wrote it and as it’s interpreted here, is that one little girl finally finds her place among people who understand her. This is a story about the family you choose, versus the one you were born into. And for some people, the chosen family is the one that makes all the difference.

This is immensely enjoyable stuff.

Matilda is a tangy bit of entertainment, served up with gusto.

It seems fitting, then, that the best thing about Warchus’s film should be the energy of the children. Confidently led by Weir, they swarm the screen.

A serviceable translation of a theatrical success whose weaker elements are found wherever it veers too widely from its source.

The 2022 Matilda takes the narrative and world of a child and puts it on an adult’s terms. It completely misunderstands why so many children around the world adore these stories - because they were written for them and not their parents. Stick to the original 1996 movie folks, don’t be the boring witch.

This was amazing. I just finished watching it for the first time and it’s the best musical film i’ve seen in a while, definitely near the top of my list of my favourite films. It was great to see a film adaptation of the West-End musical, and they did it splendidly. It was incredibly heart-warming, funny, slightly tense at times with some sad/ emotional moments, but all together, with the songs, incredible main cast and ensemble, the film was spectacular and didn’t have a single dull moment. From Emma Thompson’s unsurprisingly excellent and believable portrayal of Miss Trunchbal, to Matilda’s actor’s flawless talent;perfection. I was so glad to see the songs and the musical i enjoyed so much when i was a young child, i will definitely be watching Matilda the Musical again, many times. And the people who have been leaving 1 star reviews have quite obviously never seen the original Musical, and were unaware that the film was based on that, rather than the 1996 Film with Mara Wilson. Anyways, I hope this film goes on to receive any sort of award, because it will definitely be well deserved.

'Matilda' is back as a musical for television, and although it has hilarious moments, the shadow of the 90s adaptation looms over it in many aspects. The best part is the musical numbers; the editing and choreography are exceptional, giving the story excellent dynamism when presented. Emma Thompson's performance is incredible; her interpretation of Trunchbull is grotesque and convincing. She is the soul of the movie. Perhaps the weakest part of this new version is Matilda herself since little Alisha Weir does not generate so much sympathy. Similarly, Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey does not contribute much; her character is the least interesting of all. I think she's miscast. And, for the umpteenth time, Netflix extends the length of its products more than necessary; about 90-95 minutes would have been perfect.

It is overly sweetened, but totally effective and enjoyable enough. However, the duration did seem excessive and, speaking for me, since I'm not a big fan of musicals, I ended up feeling a bit exhausted. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a decent adaptation and has some good performances, but at the end of the day, the film it's pretty average Not that I don't recommend it, of course, but, even if it's not insignificant, I doubt you'll remember it before the new year begins.

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!!!!! This was honestly the most awful film I have ever been unfortunate to watch. If I could i would have left but went with a friend, not a close friend (who probably felt the same but didn't say, awfully British of us). It hurt my ears the tedious songs without any real substance just blurted out with whiny smiles from obnoxious casted overrated children. Emma Thompson was appalling and not the least bit scary , not a tiny wincy patch on Nanny McPhee's acting or character, I was so relieved it was over i cannot comprehend anyone thinking this was a great musical it was horrendous horrendous horrendous!