Carrie for the kiddies.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 16, 2023

... DeVito has managed to create a film that delighted audiences in ‘96 that will do the same for another generation in ‘23.

| Sep 12, 2023

A funny kid flick.

| Original Score: B | Jun 21, 2023

The magic of “Matilda” is still strong today, and the message it sends out (“You are not alone”) is something we all need to continue to hear.

| Original Score: 5/5 | May 13, 2022

Offbeat fantasy gem, but too dark for young kids.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jan 2, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 3, 2005

Not awful and certainly not great, Matilda is a strange little flick, but that's not to say your 9-year-old daughter won't get a solid kick out of it.

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 21, 2005

DeVito gleefully preserves Dahl's dark comic tone, which should delight both kids and parents.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 29, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 2, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 14, 2003

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 16, 2003

Slick kids movie that preserves Roald Dahl's gleeful nastiness.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 27, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 11, 2002

Dark, beautiful adaptation of Roald Dahl story is uncompromising, entertaining and moving.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 1, 2002

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Matilda doesn't condescend to children, it doesn't sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere. It's funny, too.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

The adult performers fare considerably better than the young lead in this faithful adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000