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Danny DeVito’s 1996 family comedy based on the Roald Dahl children's fantasy book following a young girl (Mara Wilson) with...
Danny DeVito’s 1996 family comedy based on the Roald Dahl children's fantasy book following a young girl (Mara Wilson) with a brilliant mind, the parents (De Vito and Rhea Pearlman) that constantly mistreat her, the lovely teacher (Embeth Davidtz) who recognises her gift, and the dreaded Miss Trunchbull (Pam Ferris) - the abusive headmistress who punishes her students by locking them in 'The Chokey'.
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Where to watch Matilda (1996)
92 %25 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
73 %384,702 reviewsAudience score rating
"A delightfully twisted fairy tale that artfully juggles broad tomfoolery and sly drollery, along with a generous serving of sight gags enhanced by special effects."
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Variety
Variety"The real joy here is the view of generational war, the children's assumption of zero tolerance for injustices inflicted by absurd adults, and the recognition that the big meanies should be punished, by fair means or foul."
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Time Out
Time Out"DeVito brings out the merrily black comedy..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Whatever it was that hurt Dahl so deeply, he never forgave it, and his children's stories are driven by it. DeVito seems to vibrate on the same wavelength."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"An absolute charmer."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineMatilda (1996) | Details
- Rating
- PG, contains violence
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Comedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA
