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  2. Parents need to know that Matilda is a 1996 surreal family movie based on the book by Roald Dahl. It includes a lot of cartoonish violence, nearly all of it perpetrated by a bullying school principal.

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  3. Aug 2, 1996 · Matilda” is not in any sense a “children's movie,” although older children will probably like it a lot. It is a dark family comedy about stupid parents, cruel teachers and a brave little girl, and it is no surprise to find that Danny DeVito not only stars but directed it.

  4. Dec 8, 2022 · By Justin Chang Film Critic. Dec. 8, 2022 3:27 PM PT. “Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical” — an unwieldy title but a better one, surely, than “Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical: The...

    • Matilda is a strong, feminine, female protagonist. Many times in movies, the strong female characters are described as “one of the boys,” or they only know their amazing skills because “they had brothers.”
    • Matilda cuts toxic people out of her life — even her parents. It doesn’t matter what someone’s relationship is to you; if they abuse you, they don’t deserve you in their lives.
    • Cheating is wrong. Matilda’s father is a dirty cheat who runs a very illegal (and immoral) car dealership. He is painted as the villain, and the FBI is hot on his tail.
    • Awesome 90’s dance sequence. It’s just amazing, isn’t it?
  5. Dec 25, 2022 · All versions of Matilda —the 1988 novel, the 1996 film directed by Danny DeVito, the West End/Broadway stage film, and the 2022 Netflix movie musical—differ from each other in key ways. Here, the 5...

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  6. Apr 11, 2022 · Features. Matilda: What Makes the 1996 Film One of the Best Kids Movies of All Time. By Sarah Kepins. Published Apr 11, 2022. Matilda combines a great script, an incredible cast, and beautiful...

  7. Dec 26, 2022 · Critic’s Pick. ‘Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical’ Review: Youth in Revolt. This musical adaptation of Roald Dahls novel is a jolt of sour candy guaranteed to make you grin. Share full...

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