Matilda
Directed by:
Danny DeVitoCinematography:
Stefan CzapskyComposer:
David NewmanCast:
Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, R.D. Robb, Jon Lovitz, Sara Magdalin, Simon Jones (more)VOD (4)
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This modern-day fairy tale mixes hilarious humor with a magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire’s Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who’s woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn’t have to get mad to get even. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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As the premiere of the new adaptation of Matilda is slowly approaching, I decided to watch the now classic version from the 90s. Matilda is a strange (but quite traditional by Roald Dahl standards) mix of family comedy and fantasy film, whose success (for me) lies mainly in the cast. On the one hand we have the endearing Mara Wilson and the incredibly lovely Embeth Davidtz, while on the other we have the hellishly evil Pam Ferris, whose Aunt Marge in the Harry Potter universe was a weak offshoot of Director Trunchbull. It terms of the story, it's nothing breathtaking, and the humorous line is more snarky than downright funny, but it's ultimately an easygoing film that doesn't offend
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