Matilda - Was so Special

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6 ай бұрын

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This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.

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@hectorsmommy1717 6 ай бұрын

Fun Facts: 1) The elderly librarian is played by Ron Howard's mother, Jeanne Howard who was a stage actress and acting teacher 2) The actress playing the Trunchbull, Pam Ferris, was also Aunt Marge in The Prisoner of Azkaban.

@mollylea2643 5 ай бұрын

The librarian is Jean Howard? I didn’t know that!

@daytonapeanut 5 ай бұрын

I think Ron Howard's brother was also the contestant in the game show

@hectorsmommy1717 5 ай бұрын

@@daytonapeanut According to IMDB it is someone named Richard Coe

@braidij7598 6 ай бұрын

Mandatory fact that you will find under every matilda reaction: During filming, Mara's (matilda) mother had breast cancer, so Danny Devito and his wife took care of Mara. Her mother even passed away a few months before the movie was released, but Danny Devito was able to get an early copy to show Maras mother in hospital.

@staceytate4758 6 ай бұрын

"Mandatory fact that you will find under every Matilda reaction" LOL Thank you for the good laugh :)

@awkwardly_me 6 ай бұрын

Her powers were symbolic of a child who's abused/neglected, wanting a way to have control and a voice. It was a way for her to feel less powerless (a way to escape from trauma). She didn't need it once her life became more stable, and safe.

@ChrissaTodd 5 ай бұрын

yet she could still use it

@AnnekeOosterink 5 ай бұрын

@@ChrissaTodd Not in the book.

@the_nikster1 5 ай бұрын

yeah, in the book it's explained that her powers manifested due to her lack of mental stimulation. once she was challenged more in school and got to flex her mental muscles, her powers were no longer needed and went away.

@cheyanngluck8194 6 ай бұрын

Fun fact, the woman who plays Danny DeVito's wife in this movie is his real life wife. Also, the girl who plays Matilda, Mara Wilson's mother was sick and dying during filming. Danny paid out of his pocket to get an express copy of the movie so her mother could see the movie upon it's completion.

@truthseeker9249 6 ай бұрын

Well not anymore at least as far as I know. Last I heard they at the very least were separated.

@AngelusBrady 6 ай бұрын

@@truthseeker9249 Separated isn't a divorce. They're still legally husband and wife.

@truthseeker9249 6 ай бұрын

@@AngelusBrady but they aren't together together. That matters just as much.

@therealameliabedelia7821 5 ай бұрын

@@truthseeker9249Rhea Pearlman has said that they are still very close friends and see each other often.

@otakuwolf4ever985 5 ай бұрын

During the Living Room Scene, Mara was scared to get up on the table and dance. So, Danny had the entire cast and crew dance along with her behind the camera to make her feel better about it. Great Guy, a true role model.

@cindymcanders 6 ай бұрын

You mentioned that when you cry you get a migraine. I also have that issue, but I was told that it’s mainly caused by you trying to stifle your crying. When you do that you may hold your breathe and straining to hold tears back. That deprives your body of oxygen and the straining causes inflammation around brain and neck. That is what causes the migraine. Best thing to do is allow yourself to cry. (You may still have a migraine if you have an extended bawling session from an argument or something) but taking deep breaths when you cry and it will calm you and prevent the migraine. Also get a glass of cold water to cool you off and help blood flow and shrink inflammation. Hope that helps. I hate migraines and know that it can really put a stop to your day.

@JVsGalacticAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Thanks you so much. I'll try that 👍🏾

@alexl.7668 6 ай бұрын

There's no sequel to Matilda. It was adapted from the novel. The Matilda movie musical is incredible and adapted from the stage musical. Highly recommend it.

@PurpleLugia 6 ай бұрын

Here's some other trivia about this story: In the book, Matilda's powers were like pent up brainpower from how her advanced mind wasn't being challenged enough in her life (she was intellectually bored, basically), so when she gains a better life that lets her freely practice her intellect, her powers subside.

@a.g.demada5263 5 ай бұрын

Yes, and the fact the parents don't care about letting her to Miss Honey in the book

@ChrissaTodd 5 ай бұрын

i like the fact that in the movie she keeps her powers anyway

@SaveMeMoon 6 ай бұрын

As someone who grew up with an abusive father this film always resonated incredibly strongly with me. I didn't even realise why until I was a teenager when I cut contact with him, but this film felt like it was there for me in a way.

@lilybethkuhn9650 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about that. Glad this show helps you

@DanGamingFan2846 6 ай бұрын

This movie is such a nostalgia trip for me. Mara Wilson was such a talented actress, (and still is) And upon watching it again, I've realized just how horrifying Ms. Trunchbull is.

@paulsmith8510 5 ай бұрын

Its hard not to love Miss Trunchbull just because the actress did such an insanely good job playing her.

@inukaiser 22 күн бұрын

and she aunt Marge Dursley in Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

@Kamenari37 5 ай бұрын

As the story goes, contrary to his character Devito was a favorite of the kids on set while filming. He took a personal interest in the well-being of all his child actors and they actually had a reunion of sorts years later in the form of a tea party to celebrate the re-master on BluRay.

@Meandtheflowers 5 ай бұрын

Growing up i used to find comfort in watching this movie at my grandmothers house whenever i got a break from my abusive living situation at home.

@awkwardly_me 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's from a book. The same author wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. (Roald Dahl)

@JordanCesaroni93 6 ай бұрын

With her sweet-sad face, Mara Wilson is a perfect Matilda.

@BoxOKittens 6 ай бұрын

My mother wasn't cruel (my dad was) but they both often left me on my own all day. My mom did because she had to work or we wouldn't eat, and my dad did because he just didn't give a f. My mom used to make him watch me but then he'd take me out wherever he went and then just leave me somewhere, so she kinda learned it was safer for me to be alone at home instead of alone on a random sidewalk or in the middle of the woods. It's crazy how a kid's sense of danger and what not to do when left alone can kick in. I remember knowing not to leave the area my dad would leave me in, or else he might not find me again, even though he never once told me this. It's like a survival instinct or something. But I wasn't nearly as smart as Matilda lol I could not cook for myself.

@joshuaminke6629 6 ай бұрын

Pam Ferris nailed this role. she was actually scary

@AthenaLentz 6 ай бұрын

If you loved this you HAVE to see the musical version that was also awesome!

@tionak 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Please check out the musical. It’s very good and more closely based on the book so the story is a little different but the songs, actors and set is brilliant. I love both properties equally though.

@YenellyT 5 ай бұрын

Agree! It's more emotional too haha

@Amused_Comfort_Inc 6 ай бұрын

When I was a kid, I watched this movie alone a lot, so this movie has a bitter sweet nostalgia to it for me, watching it with my owm daughter makes me cry. Ms.Honey is forever my role model as a mom 😊

@kilianalexander2736 6 ай бұрын

Rhea Perlman, who plays Matilda's mom, is Danny DeVito's actual wife, and was also is in Barbie as Ruth Handler

@billiebuffalo 6 ай бұрын

My favorite part is when the family decides to evade the FBI by moving to Guam, an American territory...

@chelseyhenkes8685 6 ай бұрын

Funny you mention Matilda being a Jedi, Daisy Ridley (Rey from Star Wars) said this was one of her favorite movies as a child

@KERRYPIKE 6 ай бұрын

Matilda is a very special character in this movie.

@a.g.demada5263 5 ай бұрын

In the book, Miss Honey is poorer (she doesn't have a table or a bath) because Miss Trunchbull asks her to giving her her salary for the time she raised her. Fun fact : Magnus' portrait is in fact a portrait of Roald Dahl, the author of the book

@jamesstutz6907 6 ай бұрын

Fun fact Mara Wilson was 8 years old when playing Matilda and Matilda is 6 years old. Paul Reubens in a more serious roll as a FBI agent. R.I.P. Paul. Lucy Doll is the name Roald Dahl's daughter.

@knowledge-girl 5 ай бұрын

It's Lissy not Lucy, short for Felicity. Felicity "Lissy" Dahl is Roald Dahl's widow. The painting of Magnus is of Roald Dahl.

@jamesstutz6907 5 ай бұрын

@@knowledge-girl I didn't know that she was his widow but I knew about the painting. Thanks I forgot it was Lissy.

@_Moon-Owl_ 6 ай бұрын

Please do react to the movie musical, it’s even been said by the author’s family that the musical’s closer to the book, in terms of adaptation of course.

@YenellyT 5 ай бұрын

So true! Also, there is a song called quiet, which explains why she seems like she has no emotion or expressions like he said matilda just dissociates a lot from the abuse

@ShinyTogeticFTW 6 ай бұрын

I love your reactions! It's cool that you were predicting things - some correct and some not, and I like that you included both. Definitely react to Matilda The Musical, please!

@JVsGalacticAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Am21Cards84 6 ай бұрын

Great review! :) While there is a musical remake (2022), there is no sequel. However, on YT and on the Matilda DVD (iirc), there is a cast reunion. :)

@WanderingRoe 6 ай бұрын

This was awesome, so many of us watched Matilda when we were kids! The actress who played Trunchbull absolutely killed the role. 😂

@happysigns 6 ай бұрын

I prefer the "Matilda (1996)" movie over the book. Danny DeVito directed this movie to greatness. MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" with Gene Wilder is so good. Another great movie is "Charlotte's Web". It's based on the novel by E.B. White. And it's animated with catchy and memorable songs like "Chin Up!". Plus, the characters are fun, memorable and iconic. Totally recommend. WHY I RECOMMEND THEM: "Matilda", "Willy Wonka" and "Charlotte's Web" were some of my childhood favourites.

@jonnya4049 6 ай бұрын

Jv was about to throw hands with that tv part lol

@JVsGalacticAdventures 6 ай бұрын

🤣

@dcemerald70 6 ай бұрын

Amazing reaction to this gem! I’d really love to see you do a reaction to the musical film! One significant difference about Matilda’s powers in the book and stage adaption is that in the end she no longer has them. While Matilda believes the reason is that she has no need for them anymore, Miss Honey believes that her mind is now being more challenged in her schoolwork than it was before. 👩🏻👩🏼‍🦱📚🧠❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

@no_one161 3 ай бұрын

43:07 For a second it hits her "YOU ARE THE ONLY DAUGHTER I ever had MATILDA, AND I NEVER UNDERSTOOD YOU''. the tone of her voice and the words made me tear up every time.. idk why

@LocalMaple 6 ай бұрын

If you watch the new Matilda, it adds the Broadway songs and slightly changes the final confrontation to match the musical (and use new CGI, the only negative thing I can think of…). I’d recommend at least listening to the songs, video’s only needed for the School Song so you get the joke easier.

@JeM130177 6 ай бұрын

I grew up watching this movie SO much! I love it. Watched it more recently and forgot how dark it got at points

@jeffreywilliams8499 5 ай бұрын

Same here I love this movie

@angelaroberts3563 5 ай бұрын

I grew up watching Matilda. I love this movie to this day. I can’t suggest that people watch this movie enough. Such a great family movie and heartwarming.

@sambelding9598 6 ай бұрын

i'm so glad you liked this movie!! It is such a comfort film to me and I know every word :)

@cjjackson2423 6 ай бұрын

Dang man i was JUST about to play the game. Now i gotta watch this 😂 52:55 I think she mostly had the blank face and monotone voice cuz its like she's so smart nothing really amuses her except for when she's havin fun with her friends or Ms. Honey.

@kevinporter7065 6 ай бұрын

Oooh yes always a family favorite. Love this movie

@twofriendsreact 5 ай бұрын

It was so fun watching you react to this. I hadn’t noticed that Matilda isn’t very emotive, but it totally makes sense! Nor did I know there was a musical 😮. Also, I totally feel you on the migraines from crying - like cannot I not just express my emotions without knocking me out for the rest of the day?! 😆Thanks for sharing your time with us!

@AnnekeOosterink 5 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly, Tim Minchin wrote the songs for the musical, I've not seen this musical, but I know Tim Minchin's other work and he's really funny. 😊

@xenostudios2.086 5 ай бұрын

There's A Fun Fact With The Chocolate Cake Scene Where The Actor Who Plays Bruce Is Stuffing His Face With The Chocolate Cake During Takes Of The Scene But He Was Getting Sick Because He Was Eating Piece After Piece And After Piece, Danny Devito Himself Said That Filming The Scene They Had Bruce Stuff His Face And After He Cut The Camera He Would Spit It Out Because He Would Have Exploded If He Continued But The Most Best Fun Fact Of This Movie Was The Dancing Scene Where During The Behind The Scenes Interview With Danny Devito, He Said That The Young Actress Who Played Matilda Came Up To Him And Said That She Was Embarrassed To Dance In Front Of Everyone And Danny Replied Saying That They Were Not Dancing And She Was The Only One Dancing So During The Filming Of That Scene, Everybody Danced, The Service People. The Boom Guy, The Special Effects Producers And Everyone But The Only One Who Couldn't Dance Was The Guy Holding The Camera Because The Camera Would Be Moving Up And Down So He Only Moved His Feet.

@legomaster9190 5 ай бұрын

The 90s gave us some truly amazing movies, both in animation and live action! For me, many of those are perhaps not my all-time-favorites but they are way up there, in top tier! Good to see you enjoying Matilda! I vaguely remember seeing this movie way long ago, when I was a kid. Came back to it many years after and it still hit me the same way! A classic, in its own way!

@inukaiser 22 күн бұрын

Pam Ferris,the actress who played Thrunchbull,was also in movie Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban.She played aunt Marge Dursley,whom Harry made turned into a balloon.

@paigemurphy7770 Ай бұрын

According to the book Matilda taught herself to read by studying newspapers. That narrator sounds nothing like Harry.

@gtaipan7422 6 ай бұрын

Danny Devito is an amazing comedian, especially acting as a crook, I admire him so much. 😁👏👏👏👏

@666blackcarbon9 6 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite movies!! I know you enjoyed this!! ✌🏽💜

@_Jayden_18 6 ай бұрын

I loved this movie Matilda and Mrs honey was my favorite characters she cared about Matilda unlike her parents did plus when Bruce was eating the cake I felt bad and kinda disgusted I just felt like why would u want to eat a Cake with your hands I mean I’m not tryna judge yall eat how u wanna eat but try a fork and the part where Matilda entered that evil principal’s house my anxiety went up the rough

@HectorGarcia-xj8hp 6 ай бұрын

18:22 she called an assembly... 😅 just for a cake!

@856dajj5 3 ай бұрын

The first time I learned about bleaching your hair with peroxide was while watching, “The Outsiders”, you should definitely check that movie out☺️

@the_nikster1 5 ай бұрын

you should *definitely* watch the musical; it's very good! this one will always be the G.O.A.T. and a classic but the musical gives a different perspective and sticks closer to the book (on which the story is based). thanks for the reaction, Justin! 😃

@kmuk6276 6 ай бұрын

The Musical one is good too, bit different but very good and the music is great

@AnnekeOosterink 5 ай бұрын

The narrator and the dad as two different roles played by the same actor. That's more or less what's going on here. I think Danny DeVito should have hired someone else to do the narrator voice, because you're right that it doesn't make it very obvious that he's playing two roles here (or three of a sort, since he's also the director). He tries to make them separate by giving them two different accents, but it's not as obvious as it should be. In the book Matilda has a theory that her powers come from her lack of intellectual stimulation. After she goes to live with Miss Honey she also starts going to a more difficult class where she can learn more, and Miss Honey keeps her occupied at home with lots of books and stories, she no longer has her powers. They slowly fade away. So she suspects the "energy" her brain has, is now put into learning, when before she had leftover energy. Something like that. So she ends up without powers. 😊

@Rimma120 6 ай бұрын

Really love this movie!

@wolfywox 5 ай бұрын

I sometimes forget that hydrogen peroxide isn't commonly used in households outside of the States. Most medicine cabinets here have it, people will use it for minor cuts and scrapes, and for getting blood out of clothing.

@eis1130 5 ай бұрын

this was my favorite movie (and book) growing up! i'm so glad you enjoyed it! The musical version is really, really good too. You should definitely do a reaction to that one too.

@jeffreywilliams8499 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this movie when I was a teenager

@hyrulianhero116 6 ай бұрын

Definitely watch the musical, the music in it is really good and it's very faithful to the original and the book.

@mrs.manrique7411 3 ай бұрын

In the book, Matilda slowly lost her powers over time, because she only needed the powers when her life was terrible. Her life became so good that she forgot to practice.

@mrs.manrique7411 3 ай бұрын

Pam Ferris, as the Trunchbull character, is one of my favorite actresses ever. She plays in The Midwife, Rosemary and Thyme, and many other films.

@inukaiser 22 күн бұрын

@@mrs.manrique7411 and aunt Marge Dursley in Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

@HectorGarcia-xj8hp 6 ай бұрын

12:27 I saw somewhere that in this scene the children were showing real fear.

@glitch_fox07 5 ай бұрын

Great reaction!! I definitely recommed watching the musical movie they're both so good :D

@twist_ending7545 5 ай бұрын

You gotta watch the Matilda Musical Movie next. It's closer to the book than this movie is

@adrianasenchantedgarden8020 2 ай бұрын

Matilda was a book in 1988

@VineVitumEt5 Ай бұрын

Morgan Freeman was in "The Shawshank Redemption."

@Pigzluva4life 6 ай бұрын

Love your reactions! You shuld consider checking out the movie My Girl

@kn8354 5 ай бұрын

Yes do Matilda the musical it was so good!

@namelessdemon23 5 ай бұрын

The musical of Matilda is like HOURS long lol😂😂😂

@grassiehalls3922 5 ай бұрын

The musical version is really good, you should definitely watch it! (The lyrics of one song in particular are genius and it has some strong emotional moments). Just note, it isn't a musical adaptation of the movie you just watched, rather the movie and the musical are adaptations of the same book so just go in with an open mind for things to be different from the movie and I am sure you will enjoy it!

@ViolentKisses87 6 ай бұрын

Part 2 to Matilda is the video game Beyond Two Souls. Seriously

@RoZaSims 6 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic story and a fantastic film. I hope you will also watch the musical film that came out quite recently. It is also absolutely brilliant!

@humbertocastro8088 6 ай бұрын

Awesome movie

@arcticnova4ever 6 ай бұрын

This generation has Thanos my generation had Miss Trunchbull 😂

@JVsGalacticAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@KiKi-gy4jn 6 ай бұрын

Please watch Matilda the musical it’s so enjoyable and more based on the original book!

@elle2794 5 ай бұрын

There's no second movie, but there is a musical. You def should react to the musical as it's really good!!

@khalidbinwaleed5072 6 ай бұрын

I hope your doing good JV happy thanksgiving

@kilianalexander2736 6 ай бұрын

In the book I'm pretty sure the Chokey actually was an exaggeration, at least that's what I've heard, haven't gotten around to reading it yet, even though I do have it

@HectorGarcia-xj8hp 6 ай бұрын

20:43 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣 XD

@Nicamon 5 ай бұрын

"Is there a part 2?"Nope. Not this time. This movie is perfect just the way it is.😊💖

@annafowdy 5 ай бұрын

As far as I know, the only book sequel Roald Dahl wrote was Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (which will never get a movie).

@adrianasenchantedgarden8020 Ай бұрын

Matilda is reminds me of elven but with telekinesis just like Carrie white 😄 2:37

@adrianasenchantedgarden8020 Ай бұрын

wow 😯 2:37

@coralaub566 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for reacting this was great! please watch the musical version its great

@katie_cant_compute 6 ай бұрын

Please watch the new Matilda film too

@phengstablendz5437 5 ай бұрын

this is a big W reaction jv

@ChrissaTodd 5 ай бұрын

also no the wormwoods would never suspect matilda to do any of those punishments because they are dumb and proud of it which they say later when miss honey brings up college lol

@MiaLynn0715 5 ай бұрын

love the reaction !! you should watch “gifted” with Chris Evans if you haven’t seen it already !!

@YenellyT 5 ай бұрын

If you can, react to the musical adaptation it's also so emotional, it made me cry even. more cause the songs were so beautiful! And it's more accurate to the book in some ways,.

@josiaharaki7310 6 ай бұрын

Ms. Trunchbowl: I AM GOD God: and I took that personally Wormwood is an interesting name as well. It is the name C.S. Lewis gave to the jr. demon in his short book, "the Screwtape letters", a series of letters between a demon named screwtape and his prodigy in their mission to cause as much misery as possible for Wormwood's assigned soul.

@pricemoore2022 5 ай бұрын

Awesome reaction of my favorite movie!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

@jennifergrove2368 4 ай бұрын

I think the actress that played Ms. Honey was in Schindler's List.

@ukihakasmikaze8778 6 ай бұрын

Hey JV, it would very splendid if you watch Adam Sandler's Leo Animated Movie.

@tatsumisakamai5372 6 ай бұрын

Tru

@JVsGalacticAdventures 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking about watching that one soon 🙂

@RFReactions 6 ай бұрын

5:37 i think there married in real life too..

@kimpossible2272 6 ай бұрын

Please watch "Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical" next it's based on the book and the broadway musical. If you do react to it... keep in mind that it's not a remake of this adaptation but solely based on the book and the musical (the producer of the musical and 2022 movie actually never saw the 1996 movie so he wouldn't be influenced). What I mean is don't compare them too much

@Wolf_Dominic 5 ай бұрын

I would say, it’s probably more based on the musical than the book honestly.

@kimpossible2272 5 ай бұрын

@sillybily911 Sure, but the musical is solely based on the book. That's what I meant

@ChrissaTodd 5 ай бұрын

i also wouldn't fully blame mikey he's been infected by his parents horribleness longer than she did and he's not as smart as her

@Aaron17988 5 ай бұрын

During tv explosion actress who play mother really was jumpy

@raheemdumas1976 6 ай бұрын

I think you should watch the 3rd trolls movie ''trolls band together'' whenever you can.

@michellelouiseparker7722 3 ай бұрын

Cinderella is good theres a disney animated one and a disney film version has cate blanchett in and helena bonham carter itsa gret movie😊

@chancegarrison7636 5 ай бұрын

No Way!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this movie!!!!!!!!!! 😀

@nathancruz9172 6 ай бұрын

41:40 😂

@JoseCastro-rd3tb 6 ай бұрын

A classic jem

@invadertifxiii 6 ай бұрын

That is the actress from Harry Potter Azkaban

@inukaiser 22 күн бұрын

yeah aunt Marge Dursley

@zaileebeauchamp7191 6 ай бұрын

MATILDA!!!!!