Matilda (2022)

Matilda: The Musical (2022) is a lively, heartwarming screen adaptation of the Tony- and Olivier-winning stage musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story. You follow Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir), a brilliant, book-loving little girl stuck with selfish, neglectful parents (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough) and sent to the menacing Crunchem Hall where the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson) rules with iron fists. Encouraged by her gentle teacher Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch) and buoyed by new friends and the kindly librarian Mrs. Phelps (Sindhu Vee), Matilda discovers a surprising superpower and decides to fight back for justice. Watching the film, you’ll experience a blend of sharp comedy, warm emotion and theatrical spectacle: catchy original songs by Tim Minchin, bold choreography, playful visuals and occasional magical effects that bring Matilda’s imagination to life. The movie balances Roald Dahl’s darkly comic edge with uplifting moments of courage and compassion, delivering both laugh-out-loud set pieces and genuinely touching scenes. If you see this movie you’ll come away entertained and inspired — humming the tunes, cheering for the underdog, and moved by a story about standing up, changing your own story, and using imagination and bravery to help others. Directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted for screen by Dennis Kelly, it’s a family-friendly musical that delights children while offering sharp, satisfying performances for adults too.

Actors: Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch

Director: Matthew Warchus

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

72 /100 7.0 /10 7.1 /10