Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical - Reviews

...a movie for the entire family that will leave you singing and dancing.

...amusing, exhilarating and the tiniest bit exhausting.

Emma Thompson remains the biggest takeaway for me, with her splendidly evil performance of the orthodox headmistress.

A sugar-fuelled thrill, this boasts a fine young cast and pleasantly pantomime adult roles.

...a perfect feel-good musical for a cold winter night.

...those who relish being scared in the belief that things will eventually come right will have a ball.

...comes with a game cast, expertly staged musical numbers, and just a touch of magic that all the best musicals have.

...if you’re down for a wild ride and a spectacle, this is a beautiful, confident, and big-hearted experience that is way better than it needs to be and more than does justice to the legacy of Dahl’s creation.

Charming, joyful, and with a big dose of good triumphing evil, even viewers who aren't usually fans of musicals will find much to enjoy.

A serviceable translation from stage to screen.