The BFG
The BFG

The BFG

2016Movie117 minEnglish

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users72%
Director: Steven SpielbergGenres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Sophie, a young orphaned girl, is plucked from her bed by a mysterious giant. Instead of eating her, the giant, known as the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), reveals he is a collector of dreams and a purveyor of good ones. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to stop the human-eating giants who threaten the human world.

Critical Reception

The BFG received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Steven Spielberg's direction, the visual effects, and the performances, particularly Mark Rylance as the BFG. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow and the story to be less engaging than other Roald Dahl adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with heartwarming performances.
  • Faithful adaptation of the beloved Roald Dahl classic.
  • Some found the narrative a bit slow-paced.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed The BFG, appreciating its magical qualities and the touching friendship between Sophie and the BFG. Some viewers felt the story didn't quite reach the emotional heights of other Spielberg films.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects.

Fun Fact

Steven Spielberg originally wanted to make "The BFG" as a live-action/animated hybrid film in the early 1990s, but the technology was not advanced enough at the time.

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Gimly

Gimly

The animated '89 version of _The BFG_ was a staple of my youth, so naturally I was excited for a Steven Spielberg redo. Unfortunately, I don't think the tale lends itself well to the live action format. That, or the hands making this piece ...
Reno

Reno

**Little Sophie's giant adventure.** I did not dislike it, but I thought it was not creative enough. I had seen the British animation and this one retained the same story. Of course, which was originally from the book, but nothing new ot...
Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"The only element of the entire production that inspires any kind of wonder is just how far from a satisfying adaptation the film proves to be..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/5/15/the-bfg.h...