Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.
Matilda Wormwood is an exceptionally gifted young girl with a magical talent and a love for reading, who is severely neglected by her crass and ignorant parents. When she is finally sent to a school run by the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to protect herself and her kind friends from the cruel headmistress.
Matilda was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its imaginative storytelling, dark humor, and strong performances, particularly from Mara Wilson. While some found its tone slightly unsettling for younger viewers, it was widely appreciated for its faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved book and its empowering message for children.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Matilda, appreciating its magical elements, empowering story about a clever child overcoming adversity, and the performances of the cast. Many found it to be a delightful and memorable family film.
Danny DeVito, who directed and co-starred as Matilda's father, also narrated the film in the UK and other international releases.
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