In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MATILDA (1996), in spectacular DVD! Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a budding genius who unfortunately has the misfortune of being the daughter to the worst parents ever. Like most children, Matilda just pines for love and affection, things that her own parents (played by Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, the later who also directs and narrates the tale of Matilda's woes) are incapable of giving her but when things go south for the Wormwoods, will they ultimately do right by Matilda and let her have her happily-ever-after? You'll have to watch! Matilda is played brilliantly by Mara Wilson and the stellar cast is rounded out with Pam Ferris as the Trunchbull and Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
