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Roald Dahl·1996·Director: Danny DeVito
80%
Faithfulness
4.3
Book Rating
3.5
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson
The Book
Matilda is a brilliant girl who loves books and is gifted with telekinetic powers. She uses them against her horrible parents and the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
The Film
A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from the tyrannical grip of a sadistic headmistress.
Key Differences
The film adds more comedic elements and slapstick humor than the book. The character of Miss Honey is given a more detailed backstory in the film. The ending is made more optimistic and visually dramatic compared to the book.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film adaptation balances faithfulness with entertaining cinematic elements, making it enjoyable both for viewers new to the story and fans of the book.
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