i think this film is one of the worst raul doal films i have seen i do not agree with making such a good and well written book into such a c**p movie i also think if you like raul doal and you see this film and were disipointed read the book its loads better

Its good well great for older kids bout too scary for any kids younger

love it!

This is a really great film. Who cares about all of the bad role models, or bad message stuff? Kids don't look for that in a film, they look for a film to entertain. And this one most certainly does. I loved it as a child, and still can't get enough of it. It's got a great all-round cast, it's adventurous, funny, a little scary, has hero-children triumphing over evil-adults. What more could you look for in a film? Kids love it. Adults love it. WATCH IT!

Good movie, bad parents, bad principal, but very very VERY nice teacher. The tricks she does on the principal are funny. A very good family movie. Please watch it!

Although every single character is supposed to be mean for jokes, Matilda and Ms. Honey were really good role models. Some of the language was inappropriate like the dad saying "strippers". Sure it's a PG movie, but it's not the type of movie the word would be used in. The violence was ridiculous. I just wanted to slap the Trunchbull across the face! There was also some drinking between Mr. Wormwood and his young son. Even with all that, it's still a good movie.

AWESOME MOVIE!! Watched it ever sense I was like 5! Matilda is a great role model because she learns to take care of herself,(Like this scene where the parents leave her alone, she even made her OWN pancakes!)and She has an aditude for school(Early reader, knows like EVERY SINGLE TIMES TABLE!) Ms. Honey is another good role model.She cares about children, is very calm. She will never yell or scream.(Like your angry 5th grade teacher.) The bad role models are, The Wormwoods,Ms. Trunchbull, and Mike Wormwood. Mrs. Wormwood ONLY cares about makeup and beauty, when Ms. Honey had a confrense with them. This is what Mrs. Wormwood said. "You chose Books, and I chose Looks." (She says this in the Book too.) Mr. Wormwood, he cheats of his clients in the car wash. Ms. Trunchbull, Hates Children, if they misbehave she locks them in the Chockey. (A coffin filled with thorns,spikes, and everything pointy. BE WHERE THE CHOCKY!! BWAHAHAHA! Perfect movie for any age!

This is an awesome book, and an awesome movie as well! We must have spent over $50 renting this movie when my sister and I were younger we loved it so much. The concept is great, a girl basically powers over the mean adults in her life, and gets revenge in a funny way, all with a happy ending. Some parts may be a little too violent or scary for much younger kids, but most can handle it, and will even laugh along with the comical approch the movie takes in getting revenge on the evil principal. A must buy for all families with kids! For older kids, I'd definetly recommend the book as well (Many things are different, but just as funny as the movie!)