Matilda | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Movie Review | Movie Commentary

[@Zarathor10]

Fun fact: The scene in which Matilda is dancing in the living room and learning to use her powers, everyone on set was dancing along with her. Mara Wilson was afraid to dance by herself, so Danny Devito told her that everyone would be dancing so she wouldn’t be afraid of dancing by herself. They actually had everyone dance from the cameramen, to whoever was on set. That shows he cares about who he has working with him. Also, the woman who plays Ms. Trunchbull, Pam Ferris, is a very sweet and loving woman and the kids loved working with her. This shows that Danny Devito had himself a top picked cast lineup.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Same with Danny himself. He literally cast himself and his wife as a holes xD and had no problem with that.

[@Zarathor10]

@@CrazeeAdam that is true. Forgot to mention that part.

[@JamieS1992]

i must be an idiot i didnt know he helped make the movie i thought he just starred in it PS i dont read the credits

[@Zarathor10]

@@JamieS1992 don't think like that. We all learn something new every day. Danny Devito is a class act of a guy and wanted to help make the movie be better than what others could’ve done. To have him direct, narrate, and star in it was just added bonuses all around. His then wife, Rhea Pearlman, helped make the movie even better because they were actually married to each other playing a married couple. Both made sure everyone had a great time.

[@marcpower4167]

Mara Wilson's mother was in the final stages of terminal cancer during production, so Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman, often took her in and we're essentially her guardians during that time. Once the film was finished, there was concern her mother wouldn't survive long enough to see the official release. Danny made arrangements with the producers for her to receive an advance copy so she was able to see her daughter's movie before she died.

[@blameitoncartman]

I laugh so much harder at the “Why are all these women married!?” line as an adult now 😂😂

[@josephamesdacey6442]

The fact danny devito and Matilda are still really close makes this movie even better

[@CrazeeAdam]

You know Danny is confident when he casts himself and his then wife as huge a holes XD It sounds like it was fun on set on this movie

[@deathninja16]

A young lover of reading, Mara’s mother encouraged her to audition for the part, as she had read Dahl’s original novel and believed the protagonist to be an incredibly strong character. Signing up for the part, Mara was eventually awarded the job and went on to enjoy several pool parties and events with DeVito, his wife Rhea Perlman, and the rest of the cast. In March 1995, however, during the production of Matilda, Mara’s mother, Suzie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Mara struggled to contain her concern. Speaking to Parade in 2013, Mara noted: “I remember feeling, when I was part of Matilda, that it was nice because I could focus on that and I could focus on everything good that was going on in my life”. Though life on set was made more than manageable due to Danny DeVito and Rhea’s offers to host Mara anytime her parents needed to go to the hospital, as the actress comments, “It felt very familial on that set”. “I was going through a hard time, and I know I had hard days, but everyone on the film was so nice. Danny and Rhea were like my favourite aunt and uncle. It was wonderful,” Mara added. “I remember feeling anxious when the movie wrapped, and it was really hard to go back to being normal and dealing with my mom’s sickness…I definitely feel like having that family there, and having people willing to take care of us and help us out, made it easier,” Mara continued. Unfortunately, Suzie Wilson would pass away in April 1996, mere months before the release of the film she was so desperate to see. Years after her mother’s death, however, Danny DeVito revealed to Mara that he actually visited her mother in the hospital and allowed her to watch a near-completed version of the film, a heartwarming gift from the director and cultural icon. As Mara Wilson notes in her memoir, Where Am I Now?, “They’re great people; they were really there for me and my family”.

[@m.c.2835]

Danny and Rhea. (The parents) were married in real life. And took care of Mara Wilson (Matilda) while her mother battled cancer. They even snuck a pre-release copy of the movie to her hospital room , before she passed away.

[@FMAkers-jq2kh]

MATILDA is based on a book by Roald Dahl, one of the great writers of children's literature. Other books he wrote that were turned into movies include CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE WITCHES, and THE BFG.

[@hanzo2001]

Fantastic Mr Fox... I think? Is that Dahl too?

[@speleokeir]

@@hanzo2001 Yes. Though the book is far better than the film. The same with Charlie & the chocolate factory (both versions). Dahl hated the first one with Gene Wilder. His book Esio Trot, which is aimed at adults, was also made into a film. And his 'Tales of the Unexpected' was a very popular TV series in the 80s. Dahl was a remarkable man. As well as a fantastic author he was a WWII fighter ace, a diplomat and a spy.

[@lifelover515]

Delightful Dasha does it again. A triple treat from the talented Mr De Vito as narrator, director and obnoxious father. The whole cast was great, but it was charming little Mara Wilson who is the heart of the movie. RIP the great Roald Dahl, whose stamp is all over this tale..

[@LexoG33]

I had this movie on VHS and loved it! '90s kid for life!!

[@speleokeir]

Matilda is based on one of Roald Dah;s classic children's book. Almost every kid in Britain was read these books as bed time stories. He is probably the most popular children's author ever and many of his books have been made into films. Dahl was a remarkable man. As well as a hugely successful childrens author (He also wrote some books and short stories aimed at adults) he was also a fighter ace in WWII, a diplomat and a spy!

[@FariyTalePurityAnalyser]

The painting of Dr Magnus in Agatha Trunchbull's house is Roald Dahl.

[@courtneywallace871]

Absolutely adore this movie!

[@diaborosyuzuha9865]

The Musical version is also worth a watch. It feels like the highest production ever put out to do Roald Dahl justice.

[@DanSolo0119]

You'd think Pam Ferris would learn not to mess with magical children. First as the Trunchbull, she messed with Matilda. Then in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, she was Aunt Marge messing with Harry Potter.

[@Robert_Douglass]

Oh, SHE was Aunt Marge in "Prisoner of Azkaban?" Can you say "Typecast"?

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Danny Devito & irl wife Rhea Pearlman wrote this movie because they are great people! Plus Paul Reubens (Peewee Herman;) & John Lovitz add to the mix of bad & good characters! Awwwsome!

[@johncampbell756]

Danny DeVito is the dad, the narrator and the director of the film. His wife in the film is his actual wife. They are permanently separated though, but they say they get along much better now, which is why they didn't get divorced. When Maltida is tormenting Mrs. Trumbull and Trumbull smashes through the door, a lunchbox falls to the floor that say "Greetings from Asbury Park." That is Danny DeVito's hometown and is adjacent to my hometown in New Jersey.

[@Robert_Douglass]

It's Trunchbull, not Trumbull. Who knows if that woman was ever a child...?

[@johncampbell756]

@@Robert_Douglass Oops, on the name. I was excited about the lunchbox. LOL on the rest.

[@jamesjones8482]

Smucker’s Goober Peanut Butter and Jelly has been sold for a number of years. Either grape or strawberry. It 's for those that don't want to open 2 jars to make a PB&J sandwich. Love your reaction to this movie! (Dreams can come true. If you want a child, you can have one. My wife couldn't have children, and we adopted a baby girl, 44 years ago.) I don't know your situation. I'm just an old man now. ❤

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

That PBJ in one jar represents the problem with the world today. People are lazy.

[@djyanno]

I worked on the Matilda Musical movie that was released 2 years ago. I remember not thinking too much of it when I worked on it but being pleasantly surprised when I watched it. I think you should watch it too

[@TIDYJOKER]

Ive never been into reading too much, but Roald Dahl's books were always fantastic. Again this isn't my type of film, but i wanted to see you enjoy this film. (You didn't disappoint) Your accent is fantastic "Library", thank you Dasha 'Honey' of Russia

[@brandonknapp8046]

22:35 ~ ...yeah, and Miss Honey is an ideal mother for Matilda. I haven't thought about this film for awhile but it's among my oldest favorites.

[@irktog5175]

When Matilda goes to high school, she changed her name to ..... Carrie.

[@Robert_Douglass]

9:16 No, you said it correctly, but diabetes takes time to present in its victims. And yes, it can be inherited genetically, though even then it takes time to present, usually well into adulthood, though some children with the gene can develop it early. A case in point is a young character in the cataclysm movie "Greenland" with Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, which I highly recommend. (I don't use the term "apocalypse" in that respect because it doesn't actually mean a cataclysmic event, but an unveiling or a revelation.)

[@Robert_Douglass]

16:23 Imagine how she'd use her telekinesis if she was REALLY angry... Can you say "Dark Side", devotchka?

[@marcpower4167]

Now that's a horror movie that needs to happen. ☝️

[@whovianhistorybuff]

​@@marcpower4167there is one (plus a remake) it's called Carrie.

[@georgeharrison5362]

Lovely reaction Dasha...wonderful to see you smile after those crazy horror films...i hope u enjoyed the film as much as i enjoyed you being happy 😊.

[@shiningkingghidora]

Matilda is like another bullied girl with special powers. Carrie

[@inukaiser]

but unlike Carrie,Matilda get a loving and caring mother

[@Fantomex.]

Ahahahahaha 😂😂😂 its nice to see Dasha so happy

[@19nzinga]

I haven’t seen this movie in quite a few years. Good choice, I liked this movie. Great reaction! 😊

[@stonecoldgamer5222]

1:55 best song and its from ice age good song.

[@nathancruz9172]

Fun fact: Danny DeVito did both the narration and Matilda’s dad.

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

Never seen a Matilda reaction before! I thought this movie was all but forgotten!

[@justindenney-hall5875]

@seanstinchfield-mp2xm Really? Sophia Phan/The Movie Budz/Nick Reacts/Billy Binges/Jessa and Alex Watch/TimotheeReacts/Shanelle Riccio have also covered it.

[@tonyrossell832]

Keep up the great work Dasha!

[@Robert_Douglass]

6:23 Trunchbull decided to hammer throw Amanda by her hair out of the schoolyard because Amanda didn't want to get rid of her pigtails. What nobody mentions, becauee it's not quite relevant to the film, is the agony and the injuries that having your hair pulled with that kind of force induces. It puts one in mind of scalping, as Tom Cruise's character of Nathan Algren in "The Last Samurai" describes it, only dialed up a hundredfold.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Matilda Is One Of My All Time Favorite Movie's,Nice Reaction Sweetheart ❤

[@Rain1]

I really liked this movie as a kid. It'll be fun to re-watch now as an adult

[@mikesilva3868]

Love this movie 😊

[@acesfn7316]

Another great reaction. I haver read this Roald Dahl book but have watched this movie. Mara Wilson was perfect for this role. This was the second time I saw her on screen after watching Mrs Doubtfire

[@FMAkers-jq2kh]

In the book, Matilda actually loses her powers at the end - because, after Miss Trunchbull disappeared, Matilda was transferred to the top grade at the school, and her brain is now being fully utilized, rather than "going crazy with frustration" and "bubbling and boiling away like mad inside [her] head."

[@Traveler89_89]

I loved this movie as a kid. Great cast but more importantly great message regarding family life no matter what your background is. They really don’t make films like this anymore. It takes Two with the Olsen twins is also a good film. Little Rascals is great too.

[@myfriendisaac]

9:57 It was NOT good, don’t let the 90’s nostalgia fool you 😂🍇🥜

[@periechontology]

The woman playing Danny Devito's wife in this is his real life wife. They have been married since the 80's.

[@P5YKHOTIK]

Great Movie Reaction 🎉 I just thought that I would mention that sometimes child services can use help. My mom would watch after newborns and others until they could be adopted. Imagine going through 14 gallons of milk a week. Thanks for the Entertainment ‼️

[@deandavies9576]

Dasha chose books and looks 🥰

[@IDLERACER]

😎👍 Another fun movie based on a Roald Dahl novel is "James & The Giant Peach" (1996). 🍑 It's a musical full of catchy tunes by Randy Newman. 🎶

[@louiscypher9558]

Ok thumbs up for Hugo stretching on his spot on the couch

[@ericules5558]

I just realized lavender is the Matilda version of that rascals with the deep voice, forgot his characters name

[@arulo848]

9:06 The fatal dose of sugar is 13.5g/lb of body weight. I was a fat kid at his age, so I'd guess the fatal dose for him would be around 2 kg. Between the frosting and the cake itself, it would probably get dangerously close to that.

[@serendavies7375]

Matilda is so hilarious 🤣

[@Robert_Douglass]

7:19 If Trunchbull is Nazi Germany, then it would seem Miss Honey is France, and Matilda, with her knowledge and her power of telekinesis, turns out to be the Allied Expeditionary Force.

[@stonecoldgamer5222]

Shocked new the principal is the new Matilda. No kidding.

[@MrBreezeLI516]

Wait whaaaaaaaaaaa!!!??? Of course their is Peanut Butter and Jelly in the same jar, ready to go, my love, tell me you have not been so cruelly deprived!!! 😭

[@bigjoeofthe707]

9:58 why yes. Yes there is. I guess they don’t sell that where you live.

[@javelldunn3379]

I saw this movie all this and it’s funny 😅

[@CrownlessKing88]

I am just curious, what is it that you say in Russian at the start of your videos?

[@HabiburRahman-sp1fx]

Beautyful Video

[@doingstuffwithrus6574]

Dasha, you have a near parent like opinion. I am the oldest of my brothers. This opinion is like mine. Always watching over my little brothers.

[@halloweenlivesforever2227]

Not too sure if you know or not but the woman that plays the mother in this, is Danny Devitos' wife in reality, Rhea Perlman.

[@sageortega-scott9454]

If you’re looking for more sweet family movies, I HIGHLY recommend Harry And The Hendersons. You won’t regret it!

[@stonecoldgamer5222]

3:58 you know the woman play the wife and in real life too and pee-wee in too.

[@kachonga8835]

I really believed telekinesis was possible after watching this as a kid. Lol silly me

[@gaittr]

It's really a fun movie

[@CrazeeAdam]

I find it funny that Danny Devito did almost everything for this movie, including casting himself and his real life wife at the time as complete A holes

[@poslednisoud]

The ending of this movie makes me want to marry Miss Honey and adopt Matilda. It's just such a wholesome picture and I want to be a part of it. Wait...Dasha, you said you have baby fever, right? :P

[@KurticeYZreacts]

Poor mrs. Trenchbowl or whatever her name is 😢 jk 😂😂😂 yeah this got me 🥺 i used to watch this as a kid. Never hit me like that as a kid tho 😂

[@stonecoldgamer5222]

5:12 i can imagine you trying to get theat money just trying. Me maybe.

[@Stick-a-fork-in-Gmorks-tort]

Bruce, Bruce, Bruce!

[@only257]

good movie

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Movie suggestion - "Carrie".

[@ericules5558]

Lol baby fever is a woman thing, cause I don't recall men ever getting that obsessed with having a baby for those reasons. It's not a bad thing, just find it amusing how men can feel that way about cars and guns and such but not babies lol. Your so adorable watching this, love how cute your excitement is and love for her cuteness

[@indiefan92]

I'd appreciate it if you can watch anything else involving Edward Burns (one of the soldiers in Saving Pvt. Ryan) My top 3 suggestions: CONFIDENCE SHE'S THE ONE SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK

[@George_Gilbert]

I like the movie but when I was younger it was creepy too me.

[@TL-kr6se]

Watch Silver Linings Playbook from 2012..

[@brianrecinos3914]

I recommend you watch other films based on Roald Dahl's works: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory ( I think you watched that already) Fantastic Mr. Fox James And The Giant Peach

[@CO84trucker]

One of the FBI agents was played by the late Paul Ruebens (aka Pee Wee Herman)!

[@ControlTouchMaster]

FYI, Matilda and Carrie have the exact same powers. Don’t get on Matilda’s bad side or she could become like Carrie. Look at how Matilda enjoys torturing the principal. She’s dangerous. 😂

[@BillyButcher90]

The difference is that Carrie enacted revenge on the whole school using her powers whereas Matilda using her powers (along with the school) enacted revenge on the Trunchbull.

[@ControlTouchMaster]

@@BillyButcher90 Wait until prom. 😜🤪

[@believer365]

@@BillyButcher90don’t forget Carrie can and will kill

[@TheeJRamz]

Did you know that is Danny Davito’s real wife .

[@TheeJRamz]

Also the one agent was PeeWee Herman

[@BakedPotato0630]

Oh my goodness, this is a good movie. One of my favourites growing up. There's a movie I'd like to recommend. It's called What Dreams May Come starring the late, great Robin Williams. Grab a few tissues because it's a love story like no other. Normally I'm not into romantic movies, but not spoiling the plot, I can say honestly it's a tragic love story. I cried many times because of the beauty of the environments and the interactions with people in that environment.

[@nixxol]

Dasha 🍒

[@CrazeeAdam]

Oh on the cake scene... so if you are absolutely forced to eat that much.. you will most likely get sick.. if you are told you can't get sick OR ELSE, you could choke and potentially die honestly.. so there was danger to Bruce possibly Also LOL, "she needs a man" for real >.>

[@jbwade5676]

My Favorite movie

[@Ozzy32195]

One of the movies my siblings and I could always agree on growing up!

[@louiscypher9558]

I've noticed your English "th" has become a much more pronounced "f" sound and I'm not sure about the Canadian "hey". Lol

[@businesssecretsofthepharao8901]

Brilliant film!

[@RickReinster]

SInce the transcript doesn't include it; could someone write out exactly what she says when she introduces herself?

[@tonyrossell832]

She did a Q&A video awhile back, it's still on the channel. She translates it there, but she's basically saying hello and welcome.

[@periechontology]

Mara is Ben Shapiro's cousin :)

[@peperino25]

sorry but the editor do a bad work, i know you need to cut some scenes but please dont cut your reaction, laughs, surprises reactions...

[@jackbrigoli7452]

To be fair, there isn't much to laugh at in this movie.

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

😢😢😢

[@veggiesarefruits]

This was a REALLY bad edit. Really bad.

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction/ can you please watch a movie called HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS.

[@kitkompo]

dude, therapy will solve more problems for trunchbull than her getting a new boyfriend, imho. Someone’s growth as a person should not rely on a new relationship… no one NEEDS a relationship with a man to grow if you know how awful men can be.

[@Tehui1974]

Dasha, you're far too young to be getting 'baby fever'. Enjoy your youth, bub!

[@rromano158]

No, there are no families like that...There are worse families than that. If you liked this movie try looking for Matilda, the musical. Although, you might not be able to do a reaction on YT because of the copyright issues.

[@DorelIlie-b9s]

Kids movie!

[@sebastianandres8781]

*You need to change editors, I can't believe I didn't show your reaction when the principal breaks the plate over Bruce's head.* *_solution to c0piright issues_* IMAGE EDITION : - Edit the movie with partial % of transparency (and/or text) - Flip the movie scene from Right to Left. AUDIO EDITION : - Put the volume of the movie lower than the volume of your microphone(not too low). (Statics, White noise & your comments , make little distortion to the audio) - Record the audio of your reaction separately from the audio of the movie, that way you can mute/edit the audio/image of the movie without muting/editing the audio/image of your reaction.

[@al81yoo]

Is it really that important? 😂

[@ChristyHollywood]

She edits her videos, and she know how to. She dosnt need somebody whi has never edited a video in their life mansplaining it to her. This video got hit heavy with copyright, she had to work around it all and edit heavily. Giver her a break 🙄

[@alancoy5305]

Yes, she has been doing this for awhile, she is doing fine. Her reaction is fine.

[@Stevenpa00]

Goober sandwiches

[@kristhomas4039]

I know you reacted to Rambo 2 after 1 year, please dont end up reacting to Rambo 3 in 2025

[@marksardakowski4323]

I am sorry Dasha, but your reactions are becoming way way way to short.

[@777-p6q]

Кьют гёрл 👎👎👎