Matilda

Introduced by Mara Wilson!

(1996) dir Danny DeVito w/Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter [102 min; DCP]
The precocious Matilda (Wilson) is a genius living with a crooked family of lunkheads until, one day, she is sent to a new school. At first, things are no better at Crunchem Hall – Trunchbull, the headmistress, is a nightmare who hates children. But soon Matilda finds support and friendship and begins to discover herself – and the remarkable powers that she possesses.

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