Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

The inspirational musical tale of an extraordinary girl who 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.

  • Released:
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • Stars: Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, Charlie Hodson-Prior, Meesha Garbett, Rei Yamauchi Fulker, Winter Jarrett Glasspool, Andrei Shen, Ashton Robertson, Ray Strachan, Ray Strachan, Ray Strachan
  • Director: Matthew Warchus
 Comments
  • fijaso-19242 - 26 February 2024
    Remarkable!
    Being a devoted enthusiast of the stage production, I've had the pleasure of watching Matilda the musical in London on several occasions. Learning about its adaptation into a film filled me with anticipation, especially considering recent disappointments like Dear Evan Hansen and Cats. Fortunately, this film stands out positively. The casting is exceptional, with each actor seamlessly fitting into their respective roles. Emma Thompson, as always, delivers a stellar performance, especially in her portrayal of Miss Trunchbull.

    Regrettably, two songs from the stage version didn't make it into the film, likely due to runtime constraints. However, given the two-hour duration, it's understandable that including them might have made the film excessively long. One can only hope that these omitted songs will be made available online or as a special feature on a DVD/Blu-ray release in the future.

    Matilda the musical, with its blend of fun, heart, and remarkable music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, is truly captivating. Fans of the original 1996 Matilda movie should definitely give this adaptation a chance. For those experiencing it for the first time, I sincerely hope you find as much enjoyment in it as I did.
  • vgjtry - 28 September 2023
    Unncesary
    Awful from minute 1. While watching the intro you can see that it will be hard to swallow. Willy Wonka style, over acted, with moments that make you cringe.

    To all that, add music.

    My kids asked me to stop it after 20 minutes. Maybe not what they were expecting but believe me when I say that they will watch literally anything. Still, this movie managed to under deliver.

    Not sure what is the target for this movie. Definitely not kids.

    I have to say that the actress that plays Matilda is really good and may be the only reason to watch it.

    I saw the good ratings and thought it would be great. May be a over promise.