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The 1995 movie Daisy Ridley called the greatest of all time: “The possibilities seem endless”
Daisy Ridley named *Matilda* as her favourite film in a 2015 interview, recalling that she was so excited to meet a camera operator who had worked on it that she “bugged him all day”. She also saw a connection between Matilda’s story and Rey’s in *Star Wars*: both are young outsiders who discover abilities that change how they see their future.
The article notes that the 1996 film stars Mara Wilson as Matilda, whose telekinetic powers emerge amid neglect by her parents, played by Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Ridley said the story is about recognising what is special within oneself and using it to build a better life. The piece also points to *Matilda*’s continued reach through the book, film, an animated series and a musical, while criticising Rey’s later character arc.
In short
- Daisy Ridley called *Matilda* her favourite film.
- She compared Matilda’s journey with Rey’s discovery of her powers.
- The story has endured across books, films and adaptations.
Explained simply
Matilda began as a children’s novel by British author Roald Dahl, published in 1988. It follows a clever girl whose parents neglect her and whose unusual ability to move objects with her mind helps her change her circumstances.
The 1996 film adaptation stars Mara Wilson as Matilda, with Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman as her parents. Its story has also appeared in an animated series and a stage musical, keeping the character familiar to new audiences.
Daisy Ridley played Rey, a young outsider who discovers her own abilities, in the Star Wars films. The comparison between the characters centres on how they respond to new powers and imagine a different future.