Netflix viewers left saying same thing after seeing trailer for Roald Dahl film
The Netflix trailer for a film adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic has left people with the same fear – and they've been airing their brutally honest thoughts online
A new trailer for a Roald Dahl adaptation has left fans furious as they all point out the same 'problem'. Streaming giant Netflix is set to launch The Twits later this month – but the teaser for the animated film hasn't exactly been delighting fans. Some believe the adaptation has let down the quintessentially British author.
Viral posts to X have seen fans complain about the adaptation already, which releases 10 days from now. A post to the social media site saw some fans question the voice acting in the film. While it was not criticised for its quality, some felt it missed the point of Dahl's original work.
One person suggested the fact the characters are not British could be a major stumbling block for some viewers. Though comedy legend Johnny Vegas has voiced Mr. Twit in the adaptation, it's veteran actor Margo Martindale that has some concerned.
A viewer wrote: "Any Roald Dahl adaptation that isn't British I feel has greatly misunderstood the point."
Another agreed, writing: "I hate when they use the phrase 'to appeal to an American audience' as an excuse like do they realise its still English and Americans can still understand any English."
However, some audience members believe the problem lies not in the casting but the lack of extra material fed into Dahl's short story.
One viewer wrote: "It's not a problem of it being made by Americans it just sucks because it took a very short story and added nothing of substance to it unlike Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox."
Despite the backlash, some suggested the adaptation with an American in the cast is fine for the modern-day read on the world.
They're also chuffed that Johnny Vegas will be flying the flag for Great Britain.
One fan wrote: "At the very least, I do think Johnny Vegas is a really good casting choice for Mr Twit. He's British for one, but he can also sound unpleasant and beautifully so."
Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916, in Llandaff, Cardiff. His parents were Norwegian immigrants, Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Dahl, but Roald was born and raised here in the UK.
The renowned writer's schooling occurred in various parts of the UK – including Weston-super-Mare and Derbyshire. Then, he lived out the majority of his adult life in Buckinghamshire.
Despite lots of us considering Dahl to be a national treasure, the author now has many links to the US. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including several major American productions that have been highly successful.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released by Paramount Pictures in 1971 and starred Wisconsin-born Gene Wilder. Meanwhile, Tim Burton's version of the story in 2005 featured American actor Johnny Depp.
Meanwhile, the Witches movie adaptation was released in 2020 and starred Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer. It was produced by Warner Bros. and set in Alabama, giving it a distinctly American flavour.
Even though the original "Matilda" (1996) film was American and British, the 2022 musical adaptation was released by American streaming giant Netflix.