kids movie about two boys who are friends and a girl who is mean to them but likes poetry. at some point the boys get trapped in a cage and she shows up and they convince her to let them go by reciting poetry to her

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.

A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.