Matilda (1996) Review: Finding Quiet Strength in Being Understood
Header illustration for the film review essay of Matilda (1996). Illustration created for editorial movie review purposes. 🎥 Film Overview Title: Matilda Director: Danny DeVito Release: August 2, 1996 (United States) Runtime: 98 minutes (1 hour 38 minutes) Genre: Family, Fantasy, Drama Screenplay: Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord (based on Roald Dahl's novel) Country: United States Language: English Cinematography: Stefan Czapsky Music: David Newman Rating: PG Cast: Mara Wilson (Matilda Wormwood), Danny DeVito (Mr. Wormwood / Narrator), Rhea Perlman (Mrs. Wormwood), Embeth Davidtz (Miss Honey), Pam Ferris (Miss Trunchbull), Paul Reubens (FBI Agent Bob), Tracey Walter (FBI Agent Bill) Box Office: $33.5 million (United States) Note: Adapted from Roald Dahl's 1988 children's novel. The film blends heightened fantasy with grounded emotional themes about childhood, neglect, and quiet resilience. 📖 Plot Summary Matilda is a young girl with an extra...