Roald Dahl’s protagonists are almost always on the precipice of greatness, even when they are bogged down by cruel adults and situations out of their control. They wage a war against inequality and encourage every child to celebrate their dreams and, in turn, themselves. Matilda is another Roald Dahl classic about children waging a revolt against the unjust.
Born to Mr. Wormwood (Stephen Graham) and Mrs. Wormwood (Andrea Riseborough), two boisterous parents who forget to send their child to school, Matilda (Alisha Weir), a skilled storyteller, takes pleasure in reading classics like Moby Dick and does not mind being naughty to teach bullies a lesson.
