Alien at the Movies

Matilda The Musical 

Roald Dahl’s character Matilda from his book, made into a movie, then made into a stage musical, is now a film. Matilda is an intelligent, precocious child with a hidden talent. She is an avid reader & has this story about an escapologist & acrobat developing in her head. Her parents are idiots & the headmaster (Emma Thompson) at her school is cruel & bullies the kids. Matilda rises up against her obstacles & helps others around her. I️ liked the melodic lyrics sung & the dance numbers. Lashana Lynch costars as Miss Honey, the caring school teacher.

Alien gives it 2½ “chokey”stars out of 4.