Matilda

Matilda Wormwood is an exceptionally gifted girl with a vivid imagination who is neglected by her crass and ignorant parents. She finds solace in books and develops telekinetic powers. When she arrives at Crunchem Hall Primary School, she finds a kind soul in Miss Honey, but her arrival is overshadowed by the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.

Matilda the Musical received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its vibrant energy, faithfulness to the source material while adapting it for the screen, and strong performances, particularly from its young lead and Emma Thompson. Some critics noted that while visually impressive, the film occasionally struggled to capture the anarchic spirit of the original Roald Dahl book.

• Praised for its dazzling musical numbers and energetic direction.

• Emma Thompson's transformation into the formidable Miss Trunchbull was a highlight for many.

• While visually stunning, some found the adaptation lacked the raw edge of the original story.

Google audience: Audiences largely loved the film's musical numbers, colorful visuals, and the performances of the cast, especially Alisha Weir as Matilda and Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull. Many found it to be a delightful and heartwarming adaptation that captured the spirit of the beloved children's book.

Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.

The film was shot on location in England, with many of the school scenes filmed at Brympton d'Evercy in Somerset, a historic house that has also been used as a filming location for 'The Duchess' and 'Notes on a Scandal'.