Matilda the Musical (out Dec 8) is a film musical based on a stage musical based on a book. The stage show is one of the best of the 21st Century - a rich, dark kids tale (a rarity) with a fantastic score. It's nice to see it on the big screen with a likeable cast (Alisha Weir is sensational) but the direction of the musical numbers is uninspiring (they don't flow well). Grade: B+.