Review of Matilda (1996) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 18 Dec 2015
Twisted enough by Mr. Dahl and given a jolt of caricature by Mr. DeVito, Matilda makes too perverse a tale for very young children. But this one has playful flamboyance and a dark verve that older children should appreciate.
And it has a sweet, self-possessed little heroine.
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This review of Matilda (1996) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 18 Dec 2015.
Matilda has generally received positive reviews.
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