9 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Matilda, 28 Years Later

Matilda is a classic family film, but one that quietly has some harsh aspects that stand out in retrospect. Directed by Danny DeVito (who also appears in the film as Matilda's father Harry Wormwood), Matilda focuses on the titular little girl. Brilliant beyond her years but ignored by a largely uncaring world, Matilda finds herself defending herself, her friends, and her teacher Miss Honey from the villainous school principal, Ms Trunchbull. The 1996 movie version of the Roald Dahl book of the same name, Matilda is a sweet story that retains much of the author's sneaky and subversive leanings.