November 30th 2024.
Attention all Netflix viewers! Time is running out to watch the beloved film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. In just a few weeks, it will be taken down from the streaming platform. But don't worry, there's still time to catch this magical movie before it disappears.
For those who may not be familiar, the movie is based on a West End stage show, which was in turn inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved 1988 novel. It was released in 2022 and quickly won the hearts of audiences everywhere. Starring Alisha Weir as the intelligent and bookish Matilda, alongside a talented cast including Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Lashana Lynch, and Emma Thompson, the film quickly gained a cult following.
Originally released in theaters, the film later made its way to Netflix, where it currently holds an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have been raving about the movie, with many calling it one of the best adapted musicals ever. "What an absolute masterpiece," one fan shared, praising the music by Tim Minchin and the fantastic performances by the cast. Others have called it a "British triumph" and "the only musical I've ever enjoyed."
In Metro's review, the film was even deemed "far superior" to the 1996 version starring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito. The review described it as a "rabble-rousing delight" and predicted that it could become a generational classic.
While the film was initially delayed in its release on Netflix in the UK and Ireland, it eventually became available on June 25 last year. However, the streaming platform has announced that it will be taken down in just over three weeks, leaving fans with a limited time to watch it. After that, it will only be available to stream until Christmas Day.
Despite the disappointment, Tim Minchin, who composed the music and wrote the lyrics for the musical and movie, encouraged fans to see the film in theaters if possible. He explained that the large format and excellent sound do justice to the incredible detail of the work. "I know not everyone can afford it, but if you can, and you're a fan of the musical, I do think being in the UK - the only place in the world where it got a proper cinema release - is a good thing," he shared on social media.
In a 2022 interview with Metro, Tim expressed his love for Matilda, calling it a "beautiful thing" in his life. "There is just no downside to Matilda," he said. "It hasn't hurt anyone. It employs hundreds of people. It makes money for charities, and it puts good ideas in the world that have stood up really well."
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