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Matilda (2022) - Review
Matthew Brady - wrote on 12/30/2022
“Is it a bully? Because you know, the best way to deal with bullies is to tell someone. Straight away. They thrive on silence.”
With a story like Matilda, I often forget how dark and sad it is. The cruelty and isolation towards children are a bold portrayal, especially with it being in a book for children. This new version of the story comes close to matching the feeling I have toward the book.
This new adaption is on the stage musical, which I was lucky enough to watch on Broadway in New York City six years ago, and it was the most memorable theatrical experience I’ve ever had. The energy, the creativity, and the scope of it all were like no other. So, this movie does a decent job of duplicating that fast and sharp energy with its filmmaking, performers, and editing. …
