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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Nov 18, 2022 16:37:50 GMT
Stage shows often use a reprise to end things neatly, whereas it makes more sense to bring in a new number for the end of a movie. lovely tune and great use of "when i grow up" as the counter melody
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Post by ctas on Nov 19, 2022 11:08:10 GMT
I have a question regarding the film: How does the final showdown between Matilda and Miss Trunchbull play out? I know in the book and the 1996 film, it's just Matilda using chalk and pretending to be Magnus which scares off Miss Trunchbull but it seems they've expanded it with the chain monster which I assume is meant to be Magnus as conjured up by Matilda's telekineses The focal point is still the blackboard - as it’s the whole theme of reading. The chains and set moving are just additional spooky effects. |
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Post by westendrebecca on Nov 20, 2022 3:58:08 GMT
I really like the new finale song, I'm interested to see how they stage it. Feels more suited to a movie than the When I Grow Up reprise as much as I love that song. So do I, it’s lovely! At first I was a little unsure, probably just because it was new, and then when everyone came in halfway through, I loved it! And now I really like the whole thing and have listened to it on repeat! |
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Post by ncbears on Nov 23, 2022 16:52:33 GMT
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Post by ladidah on Nov 25, 2022 11:45:30 GMT
Saw a trailer, it will be hard to beat Danny Devito but Stephen Graham looked great.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 25, 2022 14:48:14 GMT
The parents just aren't in it enough
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Post by gertrudemcfuzz on Nov 25, 2022 16:24:18 GMT
Saw it today. Thought it was a slightly uneven adaptation, but loved a lot of things in it and cried several times - as I do with the show. And there's much to be said for a children's film that's bold enough to feature what happens at the end of Revolting Children.
The performances are lovely, but Stephen Graham is really wonderful - especially in the Wormwoods' final appearance.
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Post by nottobe on Nov 25, 2022 22:34:00 GMT
I caught this today and loved it. I saw the stage show back in 2013 and this is such a fun, clever and magic adaption. All the actors where brilliant and I did well up at momets. I can't fault it and look forward to watching it on Netflix again next month!
Edit- Have seen other comment saying it will be on Netflix UK next summer. I hope this isn't the case.
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Post by tom on Nov 25, 2022 22:54:40 GMT
I caught this today and loved it. I saw the stage show back in 2013 and this is such a fun, clever and magic adaption. All the actors where brilliant and I did well up at momets. I can't fault it and look forward to watching it on Netflix again next month! Edit- Have seen other comment saying it will be on Netflix UK next summer. I hope this isn't the case. Apparently Netflix international on Christmas Day but netflix uk and Ireland next summer. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 25, 2022 23:01:41 GMT
The reason it won't be on Netflix straight away is because Sony has the UK distribution rights so it gets the full cinema and home media release before it lands on Netflix.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 26, 2022 8:32:20 GMT
If you look at the cinema poster, in smallish print down at the bottom, it does state that it won't be available on Netflix, in the UK and Ireland, until summer 2023.
It's nice that it's just Alisha Weir's name above the title.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 26, 2022 15:18:06 GMT
I've never seen the musical on stage. It's never really appealed to me because it has so many kids in it and therefore i think of it as a kids show, even though i know it's not, if that makes sense. I am looking forward to seeing the film though, so i can finally see it without spending a fortune for a theatre ticket and give up halfway through if i dont like it.
I look forward to watching it over christmas.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 26, 2022 15:55:49 GMT
Wel that was fun!
I must be on of a handful of broad members who's not seen the show on stage. I do have the cast recording though so am familiar with the songs
The first thing I noticed were the colours. From the girl with the red beret or blue butterfly during the 'When I Grow Up' sequence, to the red glazed cherry on the chocolate cake.
The colours in the circus sequence was sensory overload!.
I loved the costumes and the wig- especially Matilda's parents and that of Emma Thompson- those were some stella boots.
Speaking of Emma Thompson, she is completely unrecognisable
Such dynamic dancing from children. I fear that at times there was so much going on with the choreography that it may take a couple of viewings to truly appreciate it.
I found myself tapping my foot and grinning from ear-to-ear and walking out with hope- hope that movie musicals made in the future are as good.
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Post by nottobe on Nov 26, 2022 17:05:51 GMT
Thank you all for clearing up about the Netflix situation. Now I have decided I have to see it in the cinema again! (Even walking out of the cinema the idea of seeing their next screening crossed my mind)
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Post by kathryn on Nov 26, 2022 20:29:29 GMT
Very much enjoyed the adaptation!
The new song is definitely the best ‘added for the movie adaptation’ song I’ve heard in a long while. It actually feel integral to the story.
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Post by theatrelegofan87 on Nov 26, 2022 23:31:16 GMT
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Post by danielwhit on Nov 27, 2022 9:18:23 GMT
Thank you all for clearing up about the Netflix situation. Now I have decided I have to see it in the cinema again! (Even walking out of the cinema the idea of seeing their next screening crossed my mind) Interesting to read you say that, as that's the same thought process I had back in Stratford during the original run. Could have very easily turned around and gone back in for the evening performance. Need to get to the film at some stage.. |
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Post by kathryn on Nov 27, 2022 10:07:59 GMT
It needs some more work to make it trend…. |
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Post by stuart on Nov 27, 2022 11:47:29 GMT
I went to see this with a bad hangover yesterday and the overenthusiastic singing and dancing children made it the worst movie viewing experience of my life.
I was rooting for the Trunchbull by the end.
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Post by kathryn on Nov 27, 2022 15:39:25 GMT
I went to see this with a bad hangover yesterday and the overenthusiastic singing and dancing children made it the worst movie viewing experience of my life. I was rooting for the Trunchbull by the end. 😂😂😂 Oh dear!! |
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Post by Jon on Nov 27, 2022 17:01:19 GMT
I went to see this with a bad hangover yesterday and the overenthusiastic singing and dancing children made it the worst movie viewing experience of my life. I was rooting for the Trunchbull by the end. You do realise it's a musical and it's your own fault for seeing it with a hangover! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 27, 2022 18:37:49 GMT
They cut it because Andrea Riseborough just couldn’t do the choreography 😂 Even clever editing didn’t help the number |
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Post by nottobe on Nov 27, 2022 19:43:46 GMT
The film had very good pacing so keeping Loud may have also stopped the momentum a bit, wether she was a good dancer or not.
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Post by ceebee on Nov 27, 2022 21:23:40 GMT
Saw this today without a hangover and loved it. Made me laugh, well-up, and it's a great film in its own right. I was worried how the stage show might translate, but needn't have fretted. It's a lovely charming feelgood film. Really enjoyed it. Now I really think Netflix should film "A Christmas Carol" at the Old Vic...
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Nov 28, 2022 1:00:51 GMT
I know I’m really in the minority here, but I didn’t really enjoy the stage show when I saw it years ago. I was interested to see whether I liked the film more, but I didn’t. Like the stage show, it’s ok in parts, but far from being a favourite.
The story/premise/several of the characters may be ok for a children’s film, but for adults are fairly ridiculous The story about the escapologist and the acrobatic (accompanied by tuneless music) is utterly endless. It just won’t go away! I literally fell asleep when it reappeared for about the 20th time. I enjoy some of the songs (in particular, When I grow up, Revolting children, plus one of Miss Honey’s songs) - but for me, there are too many duds. I’m just not really a fan of Tim Minchin’s writing. And has already been said, that amount of children’s singing is a bit painful!
Not for me…
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