Too-Small Dahl Adaptations.

The article reviews Wes Anderson's recent short film adaptations of Roald Dahl's works, focusing primarily on *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar*, a 40-minute film on Netflix. Anderson's adaptation employs a theatrical, staged reading style with a small cast including Benedict Cumberbatch and Ben Kingsley, emphasizing the original text through elaborate, artificial sets and narration. While the approach reflects Anderson's distinctive aesthetic and affection for Dahl's mid-20th-century stories, the reviewer finds the films limited in scope and impact, especially for those already familiar with the source material. The article suggests that readers new to Dahl's stories might respond differently but recommends reading the original book over the adaptation.