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      • Matilda is a children’s book written by Roald Dahl in 1988 which was famously adapted to film in 1996, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Mara Wilson as the title character.
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  2. 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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    • 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.
  3. Mar 22, 2024 · Both the book and the movie adaptation of Matilda offer an immersive experience, though their appeals cater to different audiences. While the movie is visually captivating, the book immerses readers in the depth of its narrative and the idiosyncratic world of Matilda.

    • A major difference between the 2022 musical movie and the 1996 film is that the former contains several musical numbers straight out of the stage show.
    • There's also a very important framing narrative about the love story between an escapologist and an acrobat.
    • Matilda doesn't have a brother, Michael.
    • And her mother isn't in it as much.
  4. Dec 27, 2022 · Netflix's Matilda: The Musical made small changes to the original Roald Dahl book. From Matilda's family to Miss Honey's past, here are the differences

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  5. 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 ...

  6. 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.

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