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Ahab and the officers, and then 2 more Ahabs because I'm like that.
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Just found out they made a movie version of Matilda the Musical. As someone who was so obsessed at age 12 that I can still remember most of the lyrics to the songs at age 19, I've decided to chronicle my thoughts as I watch. (NOTE: anytime I mention "the OG" I am referring to the broadway musical, not the book)
I thought the "I can be a solider and shoot you in the face" line was very fun and original. Can't believe they sanitized it and we're not even 3 minutes in.
I am enjoying the "Miracle" segment so far. It's giving music video vibes. (but also, Disney just straight up added the Hamilton stage performance to their streaming service, and I'm already wishing they did that. The show was really fun!)
I thought part of Mrs. Wormwood's denial could've been more convincing if she wasn't obviously pregnant (admittedly they didn't do that in the original either--it's too bad; she should've been in really good shape to still almost make her dancing competition)
They cut Ruuuuuuudolpho the dancer how could they
Library bus is fun but real actual libraries are also great. Mrs. Phelps seems nice so far.
Mr. Wormwood being worried about debt actually makes more sense for him to be doing all his shady stuff.
Miss. Honey seems like she's doing her best.
I take it back the dad's even more of an ass in this--I don't remember him setting her up and then GLOATING ABOUT IT
I liked "Naughty" except for the roof bit; Matila's supposed to be smart, not climbing all over the exterior of her house like an idiot. (note: Movie Matilda is also a bit of a dumbass)
Since Mr. Wormwood is going on about the escapologist, does that mean we're getting less of Mrs. Phelps?--never mind
So is the Trunchbull not the acrobat's sister in this one?
They changed some of the story--she doesn't try to do the *circus announcer voice* "it is the greatest feat EVER known to man"
Kiddo knows that turnabout is fair play
Isaac the lizard might be the best addition to the story (we will see)
"School Song" is simultaneously most similar and most different from the musical and I didn't like it at first (I thought the school gate with the letter blocks was the coolest thing) the way they managed to incorporate a lot of stuff from the original
Nigel panicking about advanced math (relative to himself) is very relatable
They're all so tinyyyyyyyy when you're 12 you don't notice as much
Thinking she meant finish instead of erase, omg kiddo
That booklist, holy crap. I was a reading addict in HS and now the most I read is sections of my textbooks (I love STEM but it's so much workkkkk)
They cut all of "Pathetic" except the last line (don't be pathetic, netflix)
OMG it's the Hammer song (can't remember the official name right now D: oh no) The actress doesn't make the song hit the same way as the OG actress. The recording part is funny though
Honestly the bits of Miss. Honey's voice from the hammer song makes me even more disappointed they didn't include "Pathetic" she sounds good
The dad had a fun song making fun of authors and also the audience; it doesn't lend itself well to movie adaptation but it was funny as hell.
Pretty sure the book that was ripped up in all the previous adaptations was Moby Dick
The dad is even crazier business-wise in this and in the OG he cheated the Russian mafia
"Telekinipsis" you precious child
Wait omfg they brought back Hortensia
I liked "Chokey"
Narcolepsy was kept yay
Poor Amanda
OOOOOOOO evil stepsister (wait was that the original plot anyway?)
It was indeed not the OG plot I now remember "Forgotten by everyone except... the acrobat's sister" was the line
Mrs. Phelps I love you omg
The kid constantly trying telekinesis is so cute
The hug was interrupted how could she
Bruce I hope you get your song
"a pact with Satan and stolen my cake" she's so extra
Yay he got his song!
Where did she even get a teaching certification
"When I Grow Up" had no lyrics changed and yet the vibes were entirely different. I liked the adult ensemble coming in and all the swings and stuff in the OG. Again, Miss. Honey has a great voice and I'm disappointed they cut "Pathetic"
The story sequence was good, but it would've been better if they kept the fire extinguisher foam bit.
Mrs. Phelps ready to call CPS on Matilda's nonexistent aunt
The dad was a comedy figure in the OG why is he like this
The story is back yay and I like that she's putting herself in the daughter's place (we know it's Miss. Honey but she doesn't)
"Don't Cry" was excellent
It's fun that everyone thinks Matilda is a hero
"Smell of Rebellion" is more solid than "Throw the Hammer"
Gym is apparently the hell class
Zeke was a dwarf I think why is he a parrot now???
OMG the telekinesis boy was Eric Ink
I liked this version of "Quiet" but thinking about it now, 90% sure it's called dissociation, kiddo
"My House" was really nice but I feel like the actress was a bit breathy at first; she did better when the song let her push more. (again, she'd be really good with the song "Pathetic" (open the door))
Chokey is supposed to be a tiny closet, not an outhouse
Oh good, they kept the mafia that was a good subplot
*rebels* [insert 50 chokeys here]
THEY CUT REVOLTING CHILDREN THE RATING IS GOING DOWN
WAIT NO NEVERMIND
I like that Hortensia got to be the deuteragonist in the song initially written for her. However, the song wasn't quite as good as the OG version.
The song Miss. Honey sings after the parents drive away I'm 90% sure is movie-musical-only
Isaac deserves the best life I'm glad that Lavender got her bestie back
THE CREDITS VERSION IS THE OFFICIAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING OF WHEN I GROW UP I KNOW THIS SONG (sidenote, I am dancing in my dorm room at 12:25 am and having the time of my life)
Final rating 6.5 to 7 out of 10. Solid, would recommend, but the stage musical is still better. Would listen to my CD of the show rather than watch again.
((I would like to specify that my family IS NOT RICH. There's this option on Broadway that you put your name in a raffle for a show that day (I think? again, I was 12) and if you win the tickets (which are like the last few seats in the theater) are much cheaper. If you are in NYC and you have this option, 10/10 would recommend))
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