Matilda
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.
Critics Sentiment
Matilda uses telekinetic powers to terrorize Trunchbull's house
Harry enrolls Matilda at Crunchem Hall through Trunchbull
The film jumps from the transitional school enrollment setup to the terrifying introduction of Trunchbull and the Chokey, gaining nearly 2 points as the true antagonist emerges.
Matilda maintains consistently strong audience reception throughout, building from solid character introductions to peak moments of visual spectacle and wish fulfillment. The film's darkly comic tone and exceptional villain performance create memorable highlights, while the satisfying resolution of good triumphing over evil delivers the emotional payoff reviewers consistently praised.
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Mara Wilson
Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
Four-Year-Old Matilda
R.D. Robb
Roy
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
Fred Parnes
Waiter
Kiami Davael
Lavender
Leor Livneh Hackel
Julius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
Jimmy Karz
Bruce Bogtrotter
Michael Valentine
Nigel HIcks
Liam Kearns
Charles
Mark Watson
Magnus
Crew
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