Matilda
Directed by Danny DeVito
Matilda is a family comedy which takes place somewhere in the USA during the nineties.
Matilda is a brilliant girl neglected by her stupid, self-involved parents. Ignored at home, Matilda takes interest in reading and she develops telekinetic powers. Eventually, her insensitive parents send her to a school run by the cruel Miss Trunchbull. Matilda befriends her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. She soon realizes Matilda's talents, but is later amazed to see the full extent of Matilda's powers.
I think that Matilda is the most colorful character in the movie. Matilda is very independent for her age, due to her parents' irresponsibility, and she manages to keep her head up and not let her parents put her down. The young actress, Mara Wilson, does a great performance with her interpretation of Matilda. I believe that she makes the character come to life.
Matilda's family is the kind of family you'd never wish to have. Her father, Harry, and......
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