Matilda

An exceptionally bright young girl, overlooked by her family, finally starts school and finds support from a kind teacher and loyal classmates. When she faces a cruel headmistress, she discovers an extraordinary ability that may help her challenge the adults who make her life difficult.

My take

You’ll enjoy this warm, mischievous family fantasy if you like playful stories about clever children overcoming cruel adults; Not for you if you dislike broad humor, unsettling punishments, or exaggerated characters.

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