This was not a bad film, but it could have been so much better. Mara Wilson was adorable as Matilda, and the acting was quite good. But "bad guys" of the film were so outlandish and cartoon-like that I found them more comical then disdainful. I know it's not meant to be a realistic film, but the villains of the film are so unrealistic I find them hard to hate. It's a good film for kids, as they would not really notice the flaws. The one that bugged me most was the Headmistress. I'm not insulting Pam Ferris's acting, but the character was unoriginal and two dimensional. And if she hates kids so bloody much, then why is she that principal at an elementary school? If you're after a truly good Roald Dahl film, skip Matilda and just watch The Witches.
Review of Matilda
