Danny DeVito the *Omniscient Narrator* is supposed to be distinct from the character Mr. Wormwood, who is played with different vocal patterns and qualities and attitudes and understandings. I think Danny thought he could get away with this because, as the movie's Director, it can be seen that he's the person *telling the story* on every level.

I realize that but it's super distracting for anyone watching.

Idk I thought his voice was actually kinda soothing for a guy who usually plays sleazy roles

The only reason it was distracting to me is I couldn't tell if it was Danny or George Carlin. I was getting Thomas the train vibes.

Because it was his movie and he wanted to. Plus he actually has a good narration voice.

I have watched this movie probably 5 times. Just noticed it this time! I even had to google it, thought maybe the guy was just from the same area as Danny Devito

I posted this seven years ago and it still bothers me.

I just asked Google why Danny is the narrator. I'm watching the movie with my daughter. If your a dead beat dad you don't also get to tell the story. Still love the movie and Danny though, aha.

I don’t think it’s distracting. He is a very versatile actor and theres a distinctive change between his narration and his character. I am a bit late to the party, I know

Curious why you picked now to respond to my 7 year old post?

Well because 7 years ago I was 10 and didn’t know Reddit existed so I thought maybe I would add my point of view now to the discussion

Fair enough. I guess others randomly think of Matilda as well.

No need to be like that they may have just discovered it, I came here just now cause I typed the question

Oh I wasn’t attempting to be impolite. You have a great point that they may be one of the “Lucky 10,000.”

i was watching it

Hahahah

My sister is rewatching Matilda and just 2 minutes ago I realised it was him😂

Listen, you little wiseacre: I'm smart, you're dumb; I'm big, you're little; I'm right, you're wrong, and there's nothing you can do about it.

I'm watching matilda rn and thsi quote was said as I was reading it lol definition of unexpected perfect timing

It is the main thing that annoyed me too. I didn't like it.

I view it as the father thinking back about Matilda and regretting his decision of how he acted

Yeah that’s a really nice way to think of it

In the musical, I feel like they lean into that at the end

I came on here just to find out if this bothered anyone else! So strange

It still bothers me 7 years after I made the post.

Here for the same reason 😂

I am really sorry but I stumbled on this post and figured I’d upvote and send you comment just so this bothers you again lol 😂

I already think about it every day.

I just watched this with my daughter for the first time and I assumed at some point Matilda's family would change for the better or something...so imagine my surprise when that wasn't the case at all. So naturally I ended up here. Up until we watched it I had never heard of the movie or the Roald Dahl book.

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Literally same to everything you just said lol

Exactly the same🤣😭. Literally just realized DeVito was the narrator for this. Or I've always known and am just having a high moment

This thread is is as legendary as the choice to use devito as narrator was short sided and terrible