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Matilda is a 1996 American fantasy comedy film co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.
- Matilda Wasn't Put In The Chokey In The Book. One of the most terrifying aspects of Matilda is Miss Trunchbull's chokey. The chokey is a very small metal room with large nails poking out, where Miss Trunchbull locks children that behave badly.
- Matilda Never Went To Trunchbull's House In The Book. A crucial scene in the 1996 Matilda film is when the main character sneaks into Miss Trunchbull's house.
- Matilda's Powers Are Used Differently In The Book. In the book, Matilda doesn't start using her powers until halfway through. The first time she uses them is in class when she knocks a glass of water over because Miss Trunchbull is mad about the newt in the water.
- The Movie Is Set in California Instead Of The UK. Since Dahl himself is from the UK, it makes sense his story was set there too. The Matilda musical followed suit, both on stage and on screen.
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, or simply Matilda the Musical, or Matilda, is a 2022 fantasy musical film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly, based on the stage musical of the same name by Tim Minchin and Kelly, which in turn was based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of the ...
Dec 25, 2022 · Roald Dahl's classic children's book is now a movie musical on Netflix. Here are all the key differences between the original novel, the 1996 film, stage adaptation, and 2022 movie musical.
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Aug 2, 1996 · August 2, 1996. 4 min read. Roald Dahl was by all accounts a singularly unpleasant person, which may explain why he wrote stories that are so fascinating to children. He nursed the grudges of childhood, he distrusted adults, and he was unmoved by false sentimentality.
Oct 5, 2022 · The film adaptation of the stage musical based on Roald Dahl's novel is nearly 'the year's most disturbing gothic horror movie', writes Nicholas Barber.
Mar 22, 2024 · Roald Dahl’s whimsical storytelling combined with his intricate character development grants the book an edge over the movie. The book also reinforces the importance of reading, a theme Dahl underscores through Matilda’s love for books.
