Matilda (1996)

Matilda (1996) is a fantasy film directed by Danny DeVito and based upon another story by Roald Dahl.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was really funny.

DADDY: I thought it was great a great film too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Matilda because she has magic powers, but I also liked the person who spoke at the beginning.

DADDY: You mean the narrator? That was Danny DeVito who also played Matilda's father and directed the film.

LILLY: I thought that was him too.

DADDY: I liked Matilda the best but her family were horrible.

LILLY: I agree.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when her dad's hair turned blonde.

DADDY: I liked that too but my favourite moment was when he glues his hat to his head. Don't ever do that to me.

LILLY: OK I will!

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is awesome.

DADDY: It is and based upon another great story by Roald Dahl.

LILLY: I love his stories.

DADDY: Me too.

LILLY: I want to give this twenty stars

DADDY: Oh alright then if you insist and I will too.

LILLY: Yay!

The Witches (1990)

The Witches (1990) is a comedy horror film based upon the book by Roald Dahl and directed by Nicolas Roeg.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: It was fantastic. I loved that they turned children into mice.

DADDY: I thought it was great too and it is one of my favourite stories by Roald Dahl.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked the nice witch.

DADDY: I don't remember her in the book so the little boy has to stay being a mouse.

LILLY: That's terrible.

DADDY: I liked the grandmother because she was pretty cool for an old lady and the Grand High Witch.

LILLY: Yes she was Morticia.

DADDY: The actress is called Anjelica Huston. I think she is awesome but don't tell mum.

LILLY: OK...

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the moment when you saw the Grand High Witch's real face.

DADDY: I liked that too and when the boys were turned into mice.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is just as scary as it should be.

DADDY: Do you know that Roald Dahl also wrote Charlie And The Chocolate Factory?

LILLY: Yes he is a great writer.

LILLY: Can I give this ten stars?

DADDY: You know it and I will too because it is a great film.

DADDY: You should look out for women who act like you smell funny and cackling is a sure sign they are witches too.

LILLY: Yes, witches think children smell like dogs droppings!

Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

Escape From Witch Mountain (1975) is a Walt Disney Productions film based upon the novel by Alexander Key and directed by John Hough. Two young orphans with extraordinary abilities run from an evil millionaire who seeks to harness their powers.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was awesome.

DADDY: I thought so too and I liked it more than the sequel.

LILLY: Are you joking?

DADDY: No did you like Return From Witch Mountain more?

LILLY: A bit, this was not as funny.

DADDY: It is a bit serious.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Winkie the cat because he is cute.

DADDY: I like Lucas Deranian played by Donald Pleasense. He is another of my favourite actors and he delivers a wonderfully creepy performance in this. I like the cat Winkie too though.

LILLY: You are weird.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when the camper van was flying and the people in the helicopter thought the van was upside down but it was actually the helicopter that was.

DADDY: Me too that was great.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it was exciting and wonderful.

LILLY: Can I give it ten stars.

DADDY: OK then ten it is.

DADDY: Did you enjoy the extras.

LILLY: A bit.

DADDY: I thought it was great to see the kids grown up.

LILLY: I thought they were really brother and sister.

DADDY: Yes it was great casting. Jodie Foster was first choice for this which wouldn't have been as good.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) is a musical film based upon a novel by Ian Fleming. The script was written by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughs who also directed the film. It features songs by the Sherman brothers.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: I thought it was great because Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the car can fly.

DADDY: I thought it was wonderful. This was the first film I ever saw in a cinema.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Grandpa because he needs to spend less time in the lavatory.

DADDY: I liked him too because he was so funny, I liked how he dressed up to go to the lavatory. I also like Baron Bomburst. 

LILLY: Chop off your head!

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when Grandpa got stuck in his lavatory.

DADDY: You mean when they captured him?

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY:That's my favourite bit too and I sometimes sing that song.

LILLY: In the bathroom?

DADDY: Yes. Oh the posh posh travelling life for me.

First cabin and captains table regal company!

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it isn't scary but it is happy and funny.

LILLY: I'm giving this five stars.

DADDY: Me too it's a classic.

DADDY: I would like a lavatory at the bottom of the garden

LILLY: I would like one too.

DADDY: Did you know that the Sherman brothers also wrote the songs for Mary Poppins (1964)?

LILLY: I thought so.

Return From Witch Mountain (1978)

Return From Witch Mountain (1978) is the sequel to Disney's 1975 film Escape From Witch Mountain. It was written by Malcolm Marmorstein and directed by John Hough. Alien children with extraordinary powers become the victim of  an evil scientist with big ideas.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: I thought it was outstanding because it was so funny.

DADDY: I thought it was a classic and a lot of fun too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Tia because she was half human, half alien.

DADDY: I liked Dr Gannon.

LILLY: What?

DADDY: Yes because Sir Christopher Lee is my favourite actor ever.

LILLY: He wasn't your favourite character in Gremlins 2?

DADDY: No but I'm glad he was in it. We need to review that one too.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when the goat jumped over the cars because the woman inside makes a beard with her lipstick.

DADDY: Yes that was hilarious.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is a bit scary but very funny too.

DADDY: I got the wrong movie, there is an earlier one called Escape From Witch Mountain. Shall we watch that too?

LILLY: Yes and I would be worried if I were you!

LILLY: I want to give this ten stars.

DADDY: Oh alright I am giving it nine.

Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2004) is a dark comedy based upon the popular series of children's books by Lemony Snicket directed by Brad Silberling.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? You chose this one.

LILLY: I thought it was out of this world. It was very funny and a bit scary.

DADDY: I thought it was a lot of fun too and it looked amazing.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: What was the babies name?

DADDY: Sunny, why did you like her?

LILLY: Because she bit everything.

DADDY: I liked Count Olaf because he was so over the top.

LILLY: Are you serious?

DADDY: Occasionally.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when the house collapsed.

DADDY: I liked that too. Who would build a house like that?

LILLY: I have no idea.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Of course I would but not if they have heaps of nightmares.

LILLY: I'm giving this five stars.

DADDY: I'm giving this four and a half because the book was better.

LILLY: Dad you read too much.

DADDY: So would you like me to read to you the first book the film was based on?

LILLY: Of course I would....Nerd!

The Monster Squad (1987)

The Monster Squad (1987) is a comedy horror film written and directed by Fred Dekker. A gang of kids take on Dracula and his forces of darkness.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie.

LILLY: I thought it was very scary and good.

DADDY: Me too. I hadn't seen it before either until I saw it with you and I thought it was brilliant.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character.

LILLY: I really liked the scary German guy.

DADDY: Me too I thought he was cool.

LILLY: I did too.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when they kicked the wolf man in the nards!

DADDY: Me too but I also liked the bit when Horace got tough.

LILLY: Yes when the boys wouldn't let him in so he shot the creature.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Of course yes because it was scary and amazing.

DADDY: Me too, I thought it was much better then The Goonies (1985).

LILLY: I so agree.

DADDY: I'm giving this five stars.

LILLY: I wish I could give it twenty stars!

DADDY: Is this your favourite film so far?

LILLY: Yes!

DADDY: I would like to say a special thanks to all the monster kids who helped me discover this gem.

LILLY: Yes thanks! xxx

DADDY: We just watched it again. Twenty stars it is then.

LILLY: Kick him in the nards!

DADDY: My name is Horace.