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THE REVIEW DATABASE

Matilda (1996)

Dec 31, 2024

1 min read

Rated PG for elements of exaggeRated meanness and ridicule, and for some mild language

Runtime: 1 hours and 38 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Director: Danny DeVito

Writer: Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord

Actors: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris and Mara Wilson

Budget: $36,000,000

Box Office: $33,460,753

Feedback: The meanest and cruel movie to watch! Very unlikable characters aside from Matilda and Miss Honey, weird plot elements and meanspirited moments in every turn. Wouldn't recommend this film unless you are okay with cruel and unsual punishment choices in any other movie.

Final Verdict:

Story/Genre 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (4.5)

Characters/Dialogue 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (4)

Plot 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (3)

Pacing/Timing 0 1 2 3 4 5 (2)

Background/Sets 0 1 2 3 4 5 (3)

Camera/Editing 0 1 2 3 4 5 (2)

Music/Audio 0 1 2 3 4 5 (2)

20.5/50 4.1/10

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