Matilda

This movie was terrible. It is not appropriate for children. It references strippers and hot tub parties. Davito says "what the hell is going on here?" This movie is not for preteens.... Full review

I've always loved this film! It's like 'Carrie' for children. Usually once or twice a year, I find this on tv, so I watch it. I have it on vhs, but it's buried under my 7,000 movies. My aunt, uncle, and... Full review

I loved this movie. The story was great the characters were great too! The boy eating the chocolate cake is great! The mean principal too!... Full review

This was a good movie, but could have been a little better. It is a wonderful family type of movie otherwise. This was one of my sisters' favorite movies. It tended to be a little of off what I was used... Full review

Ok. Do not watch this movie. It is soo bad. Matilda has powers that can move stuff. OOHH. COOL. She has mean evil parents and a mean evil teacher. And she gets away with everything. So unreal, and so predictable. And... Full review

This is my all thime favorite movie showing who cares and who doesnt yet it is great And I wnt give away the ending but there is a fun movie fo the family and hat is matilda the movie you rent... Full review

This is a really funny movie and entertaining. I never stopped the laugh. I really had enjoyed this movie. I think that it is my favorite one.... Full review

I like this story. That is what happened in the true, the principal in the school is very bad also.Thanks.... Full review

again this is anotha movie that lets and trys to express to kids to let thier imagination to go wild as it really isnt realistic. it may also let parents kno that neglecting ur kid cud cause u great misery... Full review

With Mr.Disney as one of the producers, 101 Dalmations is a kind and nicely well written and well told film.... Full review

She dislikes children is general but despises Matilda.... ... Full Review

She dislikes children is general but despises Matilda.... ... Full Review

Indeed, "Matilda" has definite sleeper potential, and could very well outgross many more highly publicized and star-studded summer releases. "De Vito does Dahl in "Matilda," 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. ... Full Review

Final Thoughts Not awful and certainly not great, Matilda is a strange little flick....Clearly DeVito has an affection for this particular tale....is that Matilda's teacher is a lovely young sweetheart named Ms. Honey (played with a good deal of charm by Embeth Davidtz) --....A 10-card "memory" card game that offers a compilation of Matilda's magical moments when you win..... ... Full Review

DeVito directs a marvelous "Matilda' She bonds nicely with Matilda, but her goodness can't compete with the hilarious evil of Trunchbull and the Wormwoods. DANNY DEVITO and Rhea Perlman must have the most fun marriage in Hollywood. ... Full Review

News that talented director Wes Anderson will bring "Fantastic Mr. Fox" to the screen with an all-star voice cast prompted a renewal of my appreciation for Roald Dahl. ... Full Article

I grew up watching films with strong, liberating themes. Even to this day, I enjoy a good story which delivers a message; that freedom from oppression is easily obtainable- and that one need not live consistently in the looming shadow... ... Full Article

Reviewer: triplets Date: January 24, 2008 I say: Disturbing Meanness...Frequently reassuring my nearly 10 year old kids that parents and principals would never act so meanly to kids, this movie was darker than I had imagined it would be. ... Full Article

February 7, 1997 -- If you are looking for a good family film, this is one of those rare gems. "Matilda" is a good fantasy about a little girl, played by Mara Wilson, who as an intellectual, grows up alone... ... Full Article

Matilda (Mara Wilson) is an extraordinary girl, a child of wondrous intelligence. Unfortunately, her neglectful and deeply stupid parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) are too wrapped up in their own little lives to care, or... ... Full Article

Reviewer: Kelley (8 years old), Date: June 04, 2008 I say: Awesome story...I think this movie was awesome!!I think kids any age can watch it. ... Full Article