Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz, Emma Davidtz
Gifted girl, born to completely unsuitable parents, discovers her true destiny, magical powers, a kindhearted teacher and an evil schoolmistress in this tale by Roald Dahl.
DVD Release Date: August 5, 1997
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July 12, 2008Mara Wilson plays Matilda, a sweet-faced and exceedingly intelligent little girl trapped within a family of buffoons. Her mom and dad (DeVito and Rhea Perlman) are not exactly abusive, but they sure are mean! Matilda's also got a big brother, but he's kind of a jerk, too, so the ...( read more)
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February 7, 2008This is the type of movie I would have loved as a teenager. As an adult, it was just plain bad.
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October 28, 2007Cute little film and Mara Wilson is adorable as Matilda. The characters were funny, but this is not really a film for most adults. Just cute....
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November 13, 2009It still freaks me out when they go into Trunchbull's house when she isn't home.
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October 28, 2009Such a good movie! I actually liked it better than the movie. It's aimed at children but I think all agers can appreciate it.
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June 1, 2008I watched this movie just last night. And I was stunned that I had not watched it before. Well I really like it and wish that there could be a part 2. You go matilda keep up the good work.
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November 7, 2007I liked this movie I enjoyed the part in which that kind teacher took her to her house and then the nasty head mistress came home and heard the children saw she came running up stairs and the children ran away.
I also liked the part in which the children played a trick on the nasty head mistress and put a lizard in to water in a jug and made the nasty head mistress jump.
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September 21, 2007Gifted girl, born to completely unsuitable parents, discovers her true destiny, magical powers,she loves reading books she wants to go to school she meets a kindhearted teacher and an evil schoolmistress. beatiful movie, she is really so cute. matilda is a wonderful semi fantasy film, which shows how a lonely person, no matter how old he or she is, can servive on will power.
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August 27, 2007Well, many child stars simply do not make it as they get older. They're cute when they're young, but it only lasts so long and gets them so far....sad though.
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December 9, 2006Her last movie I ever saw her in was Thomas and the Magic Railroad... x) wow...
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July 23, 2006yeaa wat did happen to her?? she's never mentioned in hollywood anymore... the only other movies i've ever seen her in were "A Simple Wish" and "mrs. doubtfire."...hmm
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