<PERSON> Matilda the Musical
"Even if you're little you can do a lot!"
Yeah this was pretty great! Definitely one of the better movie musicals.
I saw the stage version this summer and I can say it's a pretty close adaptation. There are a couple of things that got cut and I have to say it streamlines the story a bit more, but does remove a lot from the parents.
Still not quite sure about the escapologist subplot, which also in the stage musical didn't make much sense to me.
But the cast is great, especially <PERSON> as Mrs. <PERSON> who was phenomenal.
I had my doubts about <PERSON> playing Mrs. <PERSON>, since it looked like she was playing the character not as over the top as on stage. 217
But it works in the movie, it really works. She owns every scene she's in. She's a real menacing presence throughout.
This was a perfect holiday treat. Definitely gonna rewatch it again.
Also Revolting Children is like drugs, what an epic song. 583