A young girl with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge overcomes her parents' disapproval and forms a lasting bond with a sensitive teacher, ultimately discovering her own special abilities. Adapted from the novel by Roald Dahl, and directed by Danny De Vito who also stars as Matilda's insensitive father.
Released theatrically in the USA August 2, 1996.
Color by Technicolor; in SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound).
Additional cast: Pam Ferris (Agatha Trunchbull); Kira Spencer Hesser (Hortensia); Kiami Davael (Lavender).
Additional credits: Sharon Alshams, Andrew Neskormomny (set design); Chris Watts (visual effects supervisor).
Copyright 1996 Tristar Pictures, Inc.
Excerpt: "There is nothing you can't get from a book that you can't get from television faster!" -- Mr. Wormwood to his daughter Matilda (Danny DeVito to Mara Wilson)
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Pan & Scan - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Dolby Digital 2.0 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Featurettes - 1. MAKING 'MATILDA'
2. MATILDA'S MOVIE MAGIC
3. A CHILD'S GUIDE TO GOOD MANNERS
4. ESCAPE TO THE LIBRARY
Interactive Features:
Matilda's Read-Along
Classroom Games
The Spelling Bee & The Math Game
A Truly Terrible Test
Make Magic With Matilda
Terrify the Trunch-bull
Get Rid of Mrs. Trunchbull! - Trivia Game
Text/Photo Galleries:
MATILDA Character Gallery
Cameo
Jon Lovitz: American Comedian/Actor
Story
Roald Dahl: English author
Review 1:
"...An ideal rental for the legions of kids..." -- Rating: B+
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.84 12/20/1996
Review 2:
"...A delightfully twisted fairy tale that artfully juggles broad tom-foolery and sly drollery, along with a generous serving of sight gags enhanced by special effects..."
Source: Variety
08/05/1996
Review 3:
"...Darkly comic....MATILDA doesn't condescend to children, it doesn't sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere. It's funny too..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.33 08/02/1996
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