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Matilda (1996)

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Reviews Counted:549

Fresh:410

Rotten:139

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: 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.... [More]

Starring: Mara Wilson, Rhea Perlman, Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz

Director: Danny DeVito

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11/30/09

60%

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11/30/09

90%

Danny DeVito did a fantastic job of following the source material to make movie that shall never... More

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11/27/09

90%

A great movie that stars the adorable Mara Wilson. The actors did well in their roles and the... More

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11/27/09

100%

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11/26/09

80%

A classic Family film that shows a life lesson that should be taught. More

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11/24/09

100%

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11/21/09

100%

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11/19/09

90%

The only problem with this Roald Dahl adaptation (and it's a big one) is that it drags a lot in... More

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11/19/09

90%

Quote by Jenocide

11/18/09

80%

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11/16/09

90%

This adaptation captures the mood of all Roald Dahl's books: sometimes slapstick, sometimes... More

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11/16/09

90%

Quote by Benjamin R.

11/14/09

80%

Sweet, hilarious, dark and entertaining. "Matilda" works at any level. More

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11/10/09

70%

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11/4/09

50%

While its sometimes funny and sweet at other times it can be a little over the top. Great film... More

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11/3/09

50%

Quote by Andy L.

11/3/09

90%

Quote by Pallas

11/2/09

70%

All of the films which Roald Dahl has made a book for are always good and this one is too. Great... More

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11/1/09

80%

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10/31/09

80%

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