Matilda the Musical: How to Do a Movie Musical RIGHT

"Matilda the Musical" is how you do a movie musical RIGHT! We’ll be looking at the 2022 movie adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel and examining the ways in which the musical has successfully been transferred from stage to screen. Our video includes Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Danny DeVito, and more! Did “Matilda the Musical” have YOU dancing in the aisles? Let us know in the comments!
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[@oscarjuliangonzalezcarreno2525]

This was way better than expected. The songs really complemented the story and it was really well told, well acted, well written. It was a really good adaptation from the Brodway musical.

[@liammark96]

Westend musical* it is even directed by its Westend director ❤️

[@sheemnewera]

Agreed

[@tardis58]

Ok forgive the pedantism please, but this isn’t a Westend Musical, It was made by the RSC, based in Stratford and …”After a twelve-week trial run staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) at Stratford-upon-Avon from November 2010 to January 2011, it received its West End premiere on 24 November 2011 at the Cambridge Theatre and its Broadway premiere on 11 April 2013 at the Shubert Theatre.” (Wikipedia and personal experience of an early show)

[@bookwormd8627]

The songs aren’t original. All of them came from about 15 or so years ago when it first premiered on broadway

[@alexdavis5766]

Tim Minchin is a lyrical genius and I hope many people find his own work from this film (and the musical) how he uses words to evoke emotions in such a simple way is amazing!

[@julieporter7805]

Matilda is great no matter what version: book, movie, musical, movie musical. It's Dahl's gold standard.

[@abellewis3062]

Enough said.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Agree!

[@filmfangirls9163]

Well said.

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is my favorite Roald Dahl story, but Matilda is definitely a close 2nd.

[@julieporter7805]

@@disneyvillainsfan1666 That one is good, I can't argue. I also like The Witches and a very underrated one, Danny The Champion of the World.

[@trinaq]

As usual, Matilda and Miss Honey's bond was brilliantly portrayed, with Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch having excellent chemistry in their scenes together. I also enjoyed the additional plot line of the Acrobat and Escapologist, and how it's paid off later on.

[@tangoingthekitchen]

I suspected that was going to be the case before even that happen, while watching 1 hours, I thought "Miss Honey is going to be the daughter of the anthropologist and the acrobat", It just make sense in the story, Just finish watching the movie.

[@trinaq]

@@tangoingthekitchen Agreed, it makes sense that Miss Honey's story would be connected with Matilda's. I hadn't seen the stage musical prior to this movie, so I enjoyed this new element.

[@TheDeadlyStrawberry]

I see you everywhere.

[@filmfangirls9163]

Well said! I love the connection to her story as well. It's my favorite part and I wish it was in the 1996 movie!

[@sparks28]

the acrobat and escapologist was one of my favorite things about the theatrical musical, as an avid matilda fan since i discovered the book it really added so much to miss honey imo

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

One of my favorite parts about This version was how during The Acrobat and Escapoligist's Story, Matilda and Mrs. Phelps were immersed into it by being part of the Circus Audience. They didn't have to go that far, but they made this Story within the story more compelling than it already was.

[@PikaLink91]

100% agree, I loved that about the movie as well.

[@alexdavis-mann8513]

Honestly i loved the chemistry between Matilda and the librarian more

[@gracehowell.]

I wasn't dancing in the aisles; I was crying because of the abuse the children were going through, as it felt too close for me. Basically from 'When I Grow Up' onwards. I hope it's released on DVD, because we don't have Netflix; we saw it at the cinemas.

[@makaio9578]

It’ll be on dvd much sooner than it will on U.K. Netflix.

[@mhfilm2022]

@@makaio9578 no it wont. Dvd is out may 2024

[@BUNNYZLIVEZONTHEMOON]

Ik this movie had me so mad when the dad called the library to kick Matilda out and threw her in the cellar thing I wanted to punch the dad so hard the old movie never had me feeling like that in which case I like the new one cus it made me feel emotion which is rare because movies don’t get me as much

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

@@mhfilm2022 rubbish it is out on the 27th of March this year dumb dumb

[@tll9605]

'Quiet' really did it for me

[@trinaq]

While the original Matilda will always hold a special place in my heart, I really loved the songs, the energy, and of course, Alisha Weir as Matilda, who really did a splendid job in making Matilda lovable, especially in her first major screen role.

[@jenniferhalf1650]

The kids group numbers. Blown away. I have never seen anything like this before in a movie. I mean that energy. It made me want to get up and just start cheering. SO GOOD!!!! Those kids are mind blowingly talented. This is a movie I will remember for the rest of my life. They did the original one justice while making it their own. Bravo!!

[@jwindsor6274]

i loved revolting children it was so cool to see how well they expanded that number. the amount of kids in it was insane, especially compared to the stage version where they're limited and could only have like 25 people on stage at a time. i also loved how they did My House. i was so curious as to how they'd show magnus and when i finally saw it, i literally cried. i'm sad they cut telly and loud, but still, the movie was perfect

[@NaimaBRobertTV]

I bawled like a baby when Miss Honey and her father’s songs converged!

[@PikaLink91]

@@NaimaBRobertTV That's also something I really like that showed how they took advantage of this being a film where you can cut and alter scenes. Like, you have Matilda in Ms Honey's place down in the cellar, but then when we see the same scene again she is replaced with kid Honey.

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

I miss Loud and Telly too, but I suppose they could only fit so much in under 2 hours.

[@liammark96]

So glad that this musical is getting the praise it deserves ❤️ its full of heart and the energy is so infectious. Great performances throughout including Emma Thompson being amazing like she is in everything!

[@Analblockage]

I saw the show on Broadway 3 times and this movie exceeded my high expectations. One of the best stage-to-screen adaptations I have ever seen.

[@PikaLink91]

Did the kids rotate like in the Danish musical? I watched the Danish version 4 times because I wanted to watch it once with every single child actor + an additional time with the cast that I watched the first time to cap it off.

[@Analblockage]

@@PikaLink91 there four Matilda’s on Broadway

[@kimberlymichelle1188]

I was so afraid that I would look at Alisha's portrayal of Matilda and think about nothing but Mara Wilson. However she held her own like a champ. Her voice is phenomenal for her age, I can't wait to see how it develops as she grows. When she was telling the story to Miss Phelps I was hanging on her every word. The bond between her and Miss Honey was beautiful, you can really tell how much these two care about each other. Bravo to both actresses for that. Emma Thompson though.... She was phenomenal. Enough said. The kids. Oh my gosh the kids! If this is who our entertainment industry is in the hands of, I can't wait to see what the future holds. they are all brilliant. I love the songs, I love the added in story lines. I just love this film.

[@josearielortiz2055]

It would be nice though if Mara Wilson made a little cameo appearance as someone who works in the amusement park at the end of the film who greets and tends Alisha’s Matilda to some cotton candy or something. But overall, I love this movie so much! I give this movie 1000/100. I cried, I laughed and had a joyous time.

[@Gacha_Nazrinofficial]

​@@josearielortiz2055 Personally,I would love to see Mara Wilson made a cameo here as one of the teachers or one of the adults when Matilda and Ms. Phelps on the way to the circus to made the story a bit more real

[@PrinceTrexus]

I couldn't believe how amazing the "Revolting Children" number was at the end of the movie, the music was phenomenal, every single kid in that cast was bursting with energy, and especially for a cast of mostly children, the choreography was fantastically crisp and on point! I know of professional _adult_ performers that can't dance as well as that! Definitely going to be rewatching this movie!

[@cassandraconnell2513]

I was truly amazed by Emma’s performance. Her last high note on Smell of Rebellion gave me chills!

[@jerimeykirby8637]

I think it’s impossible to compare the OG movie from the 90s to this version due to it coming from the stage adaptation and being more true to the book. The two movies are incomparable

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve seen the 90’s movie one time in my life and I was only open to this new take for the sake of it being a musical

[@alfasvirtuosos1981]

Personally even if they had come from the same place, i think we never should compare movies. Each one was made in a way, some people would like one, some would like the other. Comparing it's just asking for a war with no motive

[@cmonkey91]

They're BOTH so good!!

[@matth3w2002]

Couldn’t agree more. This is my absolute favorite stage to screen adaptation. It has all the right pieces. Perfect score from Tim Minchin, perfect casting, flawless choreography, and a story with loads of heart to pull it all together.

[@jwindsor6274]

i saw this on broadway in 2015 and loved it so much. i've watched the movie twice so far and it's AMAZING

[@jamesgeorgi6627]

In the Heights, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Tik Tik Boom, Matilda the Musical, and technically the 2021 remake of West Side Story have shown the Hollywood’s track record with movies based on Broadway shows (or stage musicals in general) are getting better now. Here’s hoping that The Color Purple and Wicked (parts 1 & 2) will be great too!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I wasn’t a fan of 13 the Musical though. But I agree

[@punkwrestle]

You missed the Prom… Course there were also Pro-shots of Hamilton and Come From Away.

[@morriscrill2757]

Having grown up with the movie and seeing the musical on tour, I was shocked how much I loved Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey and preferred her to any of the others who have portrayed her. Her scene during When I Grow Up is absolutely heartbreaking and she has a WONDERFUL voice

[@spiritking18]

I have to say that this was well done. Emma Thompson did an amazing job as Agatha Trunchbull bringing out her essence and vitriol that the character had in the 1996 movie. Without question my favorite character in this musical. My favorite part was when all those Chokeys were revealed in true villain fashion. Next to that was Matilda telling this story not knowing it was true until she found out it was. Overall, I got what I wanted out of this. This production hit all the high points from the movie most of us watched when we were younger yet it was its own quirks which sets it apart from other works that came before it. My rating: I give this musical a 94/100. Highly recommend this to anyone who's seen the original 1996 movie and want a fresh version; or anyone who's read the books on this story.

[@tocahazel8965]

The 90s DOSENT have my heart that much anymore Matilda the musical now has it❤

[@virlinehonore9767]

I just saw it about an hour ago and loved it so much!! I used to read and watch matilda so many times when I was younger, so I was excited to watch this!! Everyone is so talented and sing so well 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜

[@notsoskinnypete1735]

I’ve seen the stage show 6 times and think the movie is absolutely fantastic. It’s as good of an adaptation as they could have made and I actually think the ending is better than the stage show. Can’t wait for it to come to UK Netflix so I can watch it again.

[@PikaLink91]

Agreed. I love how they show "rebuilding" the school into a place of joy where everyone can thrive, kids AND adults alike. I mean when they perform Revolting you even see some of the old teachers smile as if thinking "finally some change is happening".

[@Margann1987]

The 1996 film will always be my favourite movie of all time but this movie was also amazing. I especially loved how Hortensia was such a badass; she reminded me of Rizzo in "Grease." The fact that Isaac the newt was Lavender's pet was an adorable touch.

[@sheemnewera]

This is how you do a diverse movie with out it being woke or preachy …performance and story telling comes first not the ethnicity of the cast ! Loved it

[@manuelorozco7760]

I never use the word woke

[@sheemnewera]

@@manuelorozco7760 what do you use ?

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@sheemnewera That’s not important. But I’m all for diversity

[@sheemnewera]

@@manuelorozco7760 agreed i am too when it’s not a focal point of the story …( this is coming from a black person btw ) Story comes first to me then everything else

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@sheemnewera Comes first to me too and I’m half Latino

[@SK-qo4qs]

Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey and singing her number had me in tears.

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

Love the way the Wormwoods are reimagined as proper chavs. I was endeared with Matilda's prank to her dad where he turned his hair green - a tip of the hat (no pun intended) to the Oompa-Loompas from the original Charlie & the Chocolate Factory film adaptation (which Dahl himself LOATHED) You also get popular UK snack fare such as Cadbury's Curlywurly and Irn Bru spotlighted. Let's not also forget the Doctor Who reference in Bruce's song

[@lizzynoelle1959]

Didn’t Ronald Dahl literally help write the movie 🤨

[@antonbradbury]

i don’t think it is a reference to the oompa loompas.. whilst it does feel like it in this film, it is ultimately taken from the stage show, which is more neon green in colour, and totally unlike the oompa loompas.

[@antonbradbury]

@@lizzynoelle1959he did, but they stripped away so much of his creative power - as is so common in film industries - and didn’t do what he wanted

[@BlazeDupree1525]

I didn't even know Matilda was getting a movie musical adaptation until a couple hours ago. I just finished it and this is probably my second favorite film of the year. I have no words to describe how amazing it was done. We have had hits and misses the last few years but this was definitely a hit. It is one of my favorite Broadway soundtracks and with this film I can't wait to see a new generation of people getting into it.

[@victoriaramos1972]

The Miracle scene and the Bruce scene were my favorites in my favorite movie ever!

[@curiositylives]

1996 - for the story that includes narration, suspense, and the cake scene 2022 - for the song and dances

[@AnsophOfficial]

I watched the movie and imo it's much more depth and actually developed characters

[@AnsophOfficial]

The thing I liked about is how it's musical but it's much more dark than the old one

[@AnsophOfficial]

The thing I liked about is how it's musical but it's much more dark than the old one

[@treefrog1018]

1996 for the nostalgia. The cake scene horrified me as I was brutally force-fed as a child. 2022 for the music. Naughty is whimsical. Revolting Children and Bruce's Song are powerful to me. The cake scene takes the horror out for me and Revolting Children is empowering.

[@hannahhester8376]

This was absolutely awesome! It yanked me right in and didn't let go, still hasn't, probably never will. Miss Honey's song made me cry, and the finale song I was so happy.

[@SprigatittoSuperFan]

I didn’t have a chance to see this movie yet on Netflix but I’ll watch it tomorrow.

[@Jelly.Fish1212]

This is probably the best movie musical I have ever seen. I loved every aspect of it, and it will probably be one of the movies I watch a million times. Matilda is very wise and I think she is a great role model for people of all ages.

[@lacthocia]

*I LOVED Matilda: The Musical!* I watched it yesterday and it's simply impeccable work!! _Of course the Matilda (1996) adaptation holds first place in our hearts,_ but I don't think this is a question that should be asked because this question implies both movies could compete against each other for the public, when in fact, they can't!! _And I'll explain why from my point of view..._ They're both very distinct adaptations of the same book, one is more of a storytelling kids/family version and the other one is a very put together musical version, that actually go harder in places the 96 version kept in light, like Matilda's traumas , for example. Both Matildas are also very different from each other too, Alisha Weir accepted the challenge and did an excellent job on portraying the character in a way we couldn't ever possibly ask for Mara Wilson back while watching - So in the end we've got 2 different interpretations of the same character that are perfect and do not stand in the shadow of the other, I got chills. One of my biggest fears was that I wouldn't be able to enjoy this new version because of possible comparisons my brain would make to the classic one, and that didn't happened at all because they made it all so different even tho most situations were the same!!! I was so glad they were able to untie the org image we had of Matilda, to the point it looks like we're watching another original story. I was able to watch Matilda for the first time again, it was magical! In conclusion, Matilda (1996) and Matilda: The Musical are NOT comparable at all. They are two incredible adaptation that don't fit the same square, masterpieces of their own categories! _And now I have not only a favorite childhood classic but a favorite musical movie too, and both being adaptations of the same book!!!_ *What a crazy thing!!! 🤍*

[@KaraMorassco]

I was worried about Netflix having the movie. But as the first song hit. I was hooked on it. I've watched it twice and will be watching it again soon. The kids were terrific in their performances and they sounded as great as the broadway performances.

[@lilia3944]

This and tick, tick boom are definitely two musicals Netflix got right!

[@KaraMorassco]

@@lilia3944 I also really loved Tick Tick Boom as well when it came on Netflix. It's been a while since I watched it.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@lilia3944 What about the Prom?

[@lilia3944]

@@manuelorozco7760 Not my cup of tea I guess, I started it but never watched it all the way through. Got some good actors though.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@lilia3944 I liked it but could have been better if more focus was on Emma and Alyssa

[@johanacabrera7853]

I love this version of the movie!! i didn't think they could make a better movie than the original but I can't stop replaying this movie over and over and seeing all the amazing details and actors

[@valentina-tq8zq]

The kid who played Bruce was amazing

[@chrisengelke1371]

I always loved the musical- so emotional. This version is even better. Choreography is brilliant and I especially love red beret girl!

[@kyleg.macatuno2946]

Honestly I enjoyed it but the rest of my family just didn’t give it a chance, and keep forgetting it’s based on the Broadway Musical, and they are use to the Original Matilda

[@manuelorozco7760]

The world is full of cynical people

[@PikaLink91]

That's more than I can say. I managed to drag my brother to the theater to watch the play last year and he ended up really liking it, same as me, but these days I can never convince anyone from my family to watch anything on Netflix that I wanna watch. A couple years ago during christmas I wanted to watch Klaus, as I had heard good about it and really missed the days where we watched holiday movies together as a family... but every time I suggested it it just got brushed away. Same this year where I suggested Deck the Halls since it's been a while since I saw that one, but my mom almost rolled her eyes the moment I mentioned it. So much for a family time. She'd rather watch her Netflix crime dramas all year round... and then she says that the anime I watch is bloody?

[@TristaCoop]

My House is so wonderful. Makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@AshlynnS1113]

Already watched it 3 times since it’s released yesterday, Alisha is so talented

[@ellenday2155]

I agree, Alisha was great. Didn’t even realise she was Irish at first, she does a very good job at disguising her accent.

[@MozzleStead]

This is one of my favorite movies of the year. That Revolting Children song may be one of my favorite musical moments in cinema. Wow.

[@TeddieSage1987]

I loved and still love DeVito's version of Matilda, but this musical movie is also another version of the story which I'll cherish for many years to come. Both movies deserve all the praise they get. I specially loved Lashana Lynch's performance as Ms. Honey. Emma Thompson was terrifying as Agatha Trunchbull. I wasn't aware that she was performed by men in the original musical. Either way, you cannot deny that Emma Thompson is a talented singer and actress. Alisha Weir was adorable as Matilda. I hear that Mara Wilson saw one of the shows, and she enjoyed it. I can't wait to hear about her opinion on the new movie.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I remember seeing something online about Mara Wilson liking the musical. And it inspired me to look up her as Matilda

[@WahooNikki]

Tim Minchin is a genius! The lyrics to the alphabet song, unbelievably good!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I just got done watching the movie. And I have to agree it is such a joyful delightfully dark tuneful and timely work. It’s on par with the 1996 movie. As a Netflix movie, it’s a rebound from 13: the Musical

[@adriangarcia543]

Merry Christmas msmojo

[@JulieDelahooke]

I saw a production of Matilda a few years back and was blown away. When I heard there was a movie of the musical my expectations were high. And they were exceeded! Wonderful movie! And Emma Thompson was bloody fantastic!

[@DarthLee8472]

OMG, this movie was absolutely AMAZING and is a must-watch. 5 out of 5 is too low to give this movie musical. All future Hollywood movie musicals must follow Roald Dahl's Matilda lead.

[@jamesbrice3267]

The original theatrical release had a heavy emphasis on the sadness of Matilda's and Miss Honey's lives, here there's more of a focus on the horror where you're rooting for the nicer monster. My only disappointments were the auto-cancellation of a man playing Ms Trunchbull as is traditional and the cutting of the Mafia scene where Matilda decides not to follow in the Truncbull's footsteps.

[@MaudOfZoiets]

THIS!

[@MikelSyn]

The reason for a man playing Trunchbull was solely a logistical one: If you want a woman who can do the voice of a cackling witch, you'd probably have to pick someone between 50-60 years old. But then, she wouldn't be able to physically swing the little girl in the hammer throw. So the best alternative would have been to get a man instead. Here, since all throwing scenes are CGIed, there's no issue returning the role back to a woman. For me, I'm ambivalent about Ms Honey being black. Diversity and Inclusivity aside, which I'm fully supportive of, I thought it made it a bit too obvious about Magnus and his wife. But then again, it made the character swap in the scene in "My House" so much more poignant.

[@abbeyBominable123]

@@MikelSyn There's a lot of diversity in this movie and I did not once think that Ms. Honey was connected to the couple in the story. Idk anything about Matilda before this movie, but that reveal was a genuinely amazing surprise for me. So I guess it may seem obvious for people who already knew the twist, but it's not going to be obvious for everyone.

[@MikelSyn]

@@abbeyBominable123 That's true. My mind was probably seeded by the fact that I watched the stage musical before. Or maybe I have some deep seated unaddressed racism in my mind. *cue "Everyone's A Little Bit Racist" song from Avenue Q*

[@abbeyBominable123]

​@@MikelSyn It's definitely the former. I also did not think the story Matilda told was actually real, just something she made up inspired by her actual life. That definitely adds to the disconnect between the couple (fictional) and Ms. Honey (real person)

[@starlordturnbull8649]

The 90s one is still my favorite still

[@pingidjit]

I wasn't sure what to expect. I loved the Danny Devito movie from childhood, hadn't heard of the musical, and only watched this film version of the musical because someone else put it on. Going into it I wanted to give it a chance but didn't really think I would like it too much. Well, I was mistaken. This film was really well done. The kids were phenominal. Emma Thompson was unrecognizable. Ms. Honey was perfectly cast. The scenery, costumes and editing were all on point. Roald Dahls style really came through in all of it. Fantastical but not crazy. Really enjoyed this one. I don't know that any of the songs are earworms, but the dancing by the kids will definitely be remembered. Just really well done.

[@ZeeBhiee]

Honestly I love both, for me they made a pretty amazing movie. The way they delivered the songs was amazing

[@filmfangirls9163]

So good. Disney should take notes.

[@rocknroll20024]

I cried when I grow up came on I love that song feel like dancing and I just smile When I hear the song

[@vickienna_games]

I loved it! I also thought Ms. Phelps and Ms. Honey's parents were great characters I hadn't met in the 96 movie.

[@tangoingthekitchen]

MS honey was in the original movie

[@vickienna_games]

@@tangoingthekitchen She was, but there wasn't a detailed backstory to her parents as much as the movie musical version.

[@jhariette]

Love the story and the music!

[@dvdhound79]

With this and Spirited, 2022 really showcased fantastic choreography and singing for movie musicals. They both made my top 10 movies of 2022

[@musiccatgamerqueen5814]

My mom and I did a community show of Matilda a few years ago, she was the acrobat and I was Amanda. I loved this musical because it brought back memories of my and my family ❤

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

I absolutely love musicals and I will have to check this out! I love the original movie, so I am sure I will love this ❤️

[@taylor_version14]

Dahl makes the literal best movies, books etc. He has the actual gold standard❤️.

[@makaio9578]

This was almost perfect. So much better than the 1996 adaptation

[@ajpat9620]

Frankly, the 1996 version featuring Danny DeVito is still good.

[@NaomiHillman]

The musical was hands down awesome but the 1996 version still hold a spot in my heart.

[@XJIcequeen]

Good to know! I plan to watch it

[@ivasoff5010]

Well I loved the musical BUT I’ll forever love Matilda from the 90s ❤️❤️

[@caril.9384]

Now I really want to see this!

[@neodownunder3339]

watched it thrice now and it’s just amazing ❤

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

Honestly, the 1996 film absolutely pales in comparison to this adaptation. It has stellar performances, every song is done incredibly, the style is impeccable and is far preferable to the random sunny California vibe of the DeVito one. I loved this movie and it's one of my favorite films of the year.

[@rubyw4013]

I couldn’t agree more!!! I don’t like the 1996 version as it’s a bit too americanised and lacks the depth that the musical has. :)

[@PikaLink91]

As someone who watch the Danish version of the broadway musical 4 times back in february 2022 (one for each rotation of child actors), I absolutely loved the transition to film, and how they even dubbed the movie so I could hear all the same lovely songs in my own language once more.

[@non-stopfilming3969]

I can’t decide!!! I love them both so much!!!!!

[@Fionn-Greyship]

It’s exceeding my expectation. I was preparing to be dissatisfied knowing how great of a film the 90s film is. But this one is soo entertaining!

[@XJIcequeen]

I was crying during the song "My House" and I rarely get emotional during films

[@manuelorozco7760]

I rarely get emotional too

[@flordemariaperez6434]

I really love this new version.

[@ithydoodles]

I really enjoyed this version. I also love musicals.

[@peterkrug4124]

I'm a big fan of the Danny Devito film from the mid-90s. That said, though I haven't seen this new one as of yet, I am willing to give it a fair chance.🤞

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve only seen the old movie once. But I was open to this new take for the sake of it being a musical

[@denisefreitas6727]

I love the 1996 movie, but this musical is great! Alisha Weir and Emma Thompson are amazing, as well the rest of the cast.

[@nickdorenkamp959]

Something I liked about songs like Miracle, When I Grow Up, and Revolting Children is the following: Miracle not only sets up the film but also kinda foreshadows how two types of parental type figures will be shown: the good and the revolting. Also, I love how the number doesn't technically hide revolting parents do exist. I love how when I grow up kinda addresses how kids can't wait to grow up but at the same time addresses that being a grown-up is not entirely easy. And then there's revolting children...in all honesty this song is even more revelant now than it was 11 years ago when the stage show was made.

[@bethanymurray9930]

I think with the musical version it really tapped into like the understanding of the child especially because in the 961 we only get a glimpse of like how it really is but in this musical version of the British version you get more of a feel of the background characters. Especially because of the emotional feeling at the time and I think it’s really good how these kids got a coach I especially the character Matilda and his Honey Because I felt like when I when I was watching her her character the person I was playing it she really tough into emotional of understanding words like to still figure out what you want in life and the struggles is

[@hannahhester8376]

Quiet almost got me crying, because I've done that too.

[@pablogameplayerhunter259]

MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@haunteddreams7856]

Seen it in the cinema at the Start of December and it was so much fun

[@user-pf2xc9xc4u]

The filmed version of the musical is head and shoulders above the crass Americanized version from the 90s. This is Matilda as it should be!

[@ellenday2155]

What was crass about it?

[@philip7396]

For those who have seen the different adaptations you need to view it as a fresh version. Although I do like the nods to other versions, like the ballroom dancing magazine on the Wormwood's end table.

[@antonbradbury]

that’s because mrs wormwood was still gonna have that subplot, as well as the number loud, and rudolpho. i guess the film was too long though so they had to cut it out.

[@123malichi]

Loved the Original London West End Matilda.Look forward to seeing this movie.

[@jordsshami]

Love the new movie of the musical. Just wish they didn’t take “loud” out of it. That was such a good song Also we have to understand that the 2 Matilda movies aren’t related and you can’t compare them. The first movie is based off the book. The musical movie that just came out is based off of the stage musical that is based off the book. And even then some parts have been taken out like the song “loud” that Mrs wormwood sings in the stage musical

[@avagriffiths1606]

THEY REMOVED RUDOLPHO 😭

[@patriciavaldivia6932]

Heat it!! Love the original!

[@omarsanchez8956]

An excellent adaptation

[@kennedysavoy8274]

Also can you do a video of when Karma's World tackled serious issues?

[@eamonclark4952]

I love all adaptations of Matilda where it’s the Danny Devito film from the 90s starring Mara Wilson or the musical or the movie musical from Matthew Warchus starring Alisha Weir as Matilda Wormwood

[@tittsworth5459]

i loved the Songs😍

[@animelover1607]

I really enjoy the music a lot!!! I am so surprised how amazing the movie is but I'm a sucker for musicals anyways😊

[@blacksunshine7485]

Danny DeVitos version is a cinematic classic and captured so much magic. It wasn't topped and im English so you would maybe presume im more inclined to be patriotic about my decision. Pam Ferris' Trunchbull is an iconic performance of a truly intimidating figure and captured the sinister presence perfectly. There are good things about the musical. In particular, Ms Honeys song which is truly heartbreaking. But the 90s movie will ultimately be the go to version in years to come. And rightly so.

[@Merwilla]

So goooddd

[@forsman8763]

This issss so gooood😭

[@aliangelettie5075]

I had no idea they did this. My sisters and I first watched the original movie almost 8 years ago and enjoyed it. My favorite songs were Naughty and Revolting Children.

[@haifaabusharkh8092]

I love Both Matilda movies! But the first one was loved by my family

[@maytalacedo20]

it was cute to watch.

[@ottohuybrechts3472]

Wait, professor Trelawney is the same person as that headmistress, what the hell, well done makeup team. I didn't notice it, thought it was the same

[@treefrog1018]

I will probably never watch the whole movie but I do like the songs. 10/10

[@sofiaangell3152]

I think this is WAY better than the 1996 movie, which wasn’t even set in England and changed major parts of the storyline. While not quite as good as the stage musical, I was happy with this adaptation.

[@kennedysavoy8274]

Can you upload a video of when Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and House of Payne tackled serious issues?

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Nice!

[@MsMojo]

Thanks!