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| Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: August 2, 1996 |
Starring:
Brian Levinson, Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz, Jean Speegle Howard, Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Rhea Perlman, Sara Magdalin, Tracey Walter
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Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable.
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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. Even though it's being pitched primarily at younger moviegoers and their parents, pic is exuberantly quirky enough to please almost anyone.
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Between the movie's frenetic bursts of energy, however, there's more than enough to enjoy, assuming you're not a Dahl purist. The best thing about the movie is actress Mara Wilson (who many will recognize from her role in Mrs. Doubtfire). With sleep bags under her bright eyes, and an array of facial expressions that ranges from shocked to mischievous, she looks as though she belongs in a Dahl-like world. [02 Aug 1996, p.N29]
Luckily, none of the inconsistencies in tone and atmosphere can overwhelm Matilda's charm. The power of its narrative and the self-composed presence of Wilson in the title role -- DeVito has persuaded the child to underact the part so that Matilda is precocious, not obnoxious -- carry the movie resolutely to its happy conclusion. [02 Aug 1996, p.D2]
Matilda, one of the darkest of Dahl's typically scary children's stories, has become a stylized, mordantly funny movie thanks to DeVito, who produces, directs and stars as Matilda's crooked dad. [02 Aug 1996, p.6G]
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Dec 11, 2018
Matilda is a very fun adventure, a very good movie to watch with a mara Wilson and Pan Ferris best performances.
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Sep 8, 2019
No esta para nada mal, y de hecho, me entretuvo bastante. Pero el problema es que los personajes son bastante irritantes y molestan a tal grado de querer dejar de ver la película (y a tal grado de que no le puse un 8 por eso).
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Dec 22, 2022
It does all seem quite artificial, exaggerated and unrealistic, but it's also inspiring and fun.
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Apr 12, 2019
Fairly enjoyable film with many laughs though the story is a bit confusing.
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Aug 27, 2022
rude movie, annoying and irresponsible child, just wants revenge, I've never seen the movie where it encourages evil
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