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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022 117 min United Kingdom PG 6+
★6.8
Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Matthew Warchus
🎭 Based on
«Matilda»
byRoald Dahl
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Description
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
Budget:
$25M
Worldwide:
$37.29M
Starring
Alisha Weir
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Emma Thompson
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Lashana Lynch
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Awards
BAFTA 2023
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2023
— Best British Film
Key opinion
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a vibrant adaptation that successfully captures the spirit of the stage production through strong performances. However, it polarizes viewers due to its intense stylistic choices, tonal shifts, and frequent reliance on dense, sometimes jarring, visual references.
| Acting | Alisha Weir delivers a compelling performance that perfectly captures the character's intellectual strength and spirit. | |
| Acting | Emma Thompson provides a powerfully intimidating and transformative portrayal of the villainous Miss Trunchbull. | |
| Score | The musical numbers and choreography succeed in creating high-energy, enjoyable sequences that honor the theatrical source material. | |
| Pacing | The film's rapid pace and dense, stylistic, and referential overload delight those who embrace its energy, but frustrate others who find the tonal shifts and lack of structure chaotic. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's blend of dark satire, drama, and farce is praised for retaining the themes of the original story, but criticized for feeling erratic and lacking a cohesive moral or structural focus. |