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Matilda poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.5 / 100
1996·Comedy / Family / Fantasy·1h 38m

MATILDA

“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

Above the Line
Danny DeVito·DirectorNicholas Kazan·ScreenplayRobin Swicord·ScreenplayStefan Czapsky·Director of PhotographyDavid Newman·Original Music ComposerBrent White·Editor
Cast
Mara Wilson·Matilda WormwoodDanny DeVito·Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)Rhea Perlman·Zinnia WormwoodEmbeth Davidtz·Miss HoneyPam Ferris·Agatha TrunchbullPaul Reubens·FBI AgentTracey Walter·FBI AgentJean Speegle Howard·Miss PhelpsBrian Levinson·Michael WormwoodSara Magdalin·Four-Year-Old Matilda
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Danny DeVito·DirectorCara Giallanza·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Nicholas Kazan·ScreenplayRobin Swicord·ScreenplayRoald Dahl·Novel
Camera· 1
Stefan Czapsky·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Brent White·EditorLynzee Klingman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Newman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Philip Toolin·Art DirectionBill Brzeski·Production DesignJane Ruhm·Costume DesignVe Neill·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Danny DeVito·ProducerLiccy Dahl·ProducerMichael Peyser·Executive ProducerMichael Shamberg·ProducerMartin Bregman·Executive ProducerStacey Sher·Producer
Other Departments· 11
Gary Archer·ProstheticsDana Dru Evenson·StuntsMichael Lantieri·Special EffectsMichael Lantieri·Special Effects SupervisorKent W. Luttrell·StuntsYolanda Toussieng·Key Hair StylistLaura Dash·StuntsEddie Hice·StuntsBobby Porter·StuntsDeep Roy·StuntsMay Boss·Stunts
By the Numbers
69.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$33M
ROI -7%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#212957
#E0B18A
#73462F
Mood
Whimsical, Magical
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for Matilda features a young girl with brown hair and bangs, wearing a dark dress with a floral pattern. She is pointing her finger upwards, an”

comedyfantasy
Key Elements
FingerBubbleTulipsFedoraDressShawl
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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