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Matilda
Movie (1996)
Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.
Movie (1996)
Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review found no sexual content or nudity.
Violence & Gore
Cartoonish violence, mostly by a bullying principal, includes a girl flung over a fence by her pigtails and a boy forced to eat a huge cake then hit on the head with the plate. Reference to suicide appears in the storyline.
Profanity
Contains one use of "hell" and "oh my God" as an exclamation, plus some mild fake profanity such as "dog slime!"
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults occasionally drink beer, and dented Budweiser cans appear in view.
Frightening Scenes
Potentially scary scenes, such as the principal spinning a girl by her pigtails, may be too much for sensitive kids, and children are put in a dark closet lined with nails and broken glass.
Other things to know
Product placement includes a box of Cheerios and dented Budweiser cans.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Matilda's stand for those who cannot stand up for themselves is admirable, though the fantasy coping offers few realistic solutions for young viewers.
Role models
Matilda is portrayed as bravely standing up for others and keeping a positive attitude, while her parents are shown neglecting and berating her.
Representation
The review describes Matilda's parents as neglectful and berating and the principal as openly hating children, while Matilda is an avid reader with a vivid imagination; it adds a note that its diversity section is still rolling out and gives no specific diverse-representation assessment.
Learning
Families can discuss whether Matilda is a positive role model and whether the movie is a good adaptation of the book.
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