
Matilda
1996movie

Matilda (1996) is one of the best family films ever made. It's witty, beautifully acted, well shot, and equal parts dark and hopeful, enough to appeal to older audiences as well as kids.
The film's visual style is crucial, and DeVito hired cinematographer Stefan Czapsky specifically because of his work with Tim Burton. Czapsky remembered (via Thrillist):