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...there are terrible pleasures to be found here, especially Ferris' Gorgon-size Trunchbull — maybe the most frightening movie villainess since Margaret Hamilton slathered on the green paint for The Wizard of Oz.

...doesn't condescend to children, it doesn’t sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere. It's funny, too.

I haven't enjoyed a so-called "children's film" this much since last year's Babe or Toy Story.

...MATILDA is a charming family picture that bounces along as happily as the kangaroo (...) that fights for the world championship in it.