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Matilda the Musical (2022): Film vs Book
Film · 2022 · Directed by Matthew Warchus · Starring Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch
About the film
A film of the stage musical about a girl who stands up to cruel grown-ups.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the book's outline but adds songs, dance and some new scenes taken from the stage show.
Read or watch first?
Take the film for the songs, and the book for the original dry humor.
What the book gives you
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Pure delight: funny, warm and quietly empowering. It reminds you that a curious mind and a good heart can change everything.
Who will like it: Readers who love a clever, brave heroine and a story that cheers for kindness and books.