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The BFG
Steven Spielberg
(2016)
117min
PG Certificate
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Review
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by
Alan Jones
Little orphan Sophie (newcomer Ruby Barnhill) is kidnapped by a big friendly giant (a brilliantly motion-captured Mark Rylance) in Steven Spielberg's visually dazzling but emotionally remote and muted adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic. The sluggish first half finds Sophie learning ogre lore, but the story steps up a gear when the BFG joins forces with the Queen (Penelope Wilton) to halt the threat of his even larger flesh-eating brethren. With its awkward lowbrow humour - the Queen's farting corgis being the dubious highlight - this is more a kid-friendly experience than an adult one. However, screenwriter Melissa Mathison does keep Dahl's gibberish dialogue intact, while Rylance's soulful, twinkly-eyed take on the BFG is easy to love
Summary
An orphaned girl befriends a benevolent giant, who takes her off to a magical land, where they attempt to stop the man-eating creatures that are invading the human world. Steven Spielberg's fantasy adventure based on Roald Dahl's book, starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill and Penelope Wilton.
Cast & Crew
The BFG
Mark Rylance
Sophie
Ruby Barnhill
The Queen
Penelope Wilton
Fleshlumpeater
Jemaine Clement
Mary
Rebecca Hall
Mr Tibbs
Rafe Spall
Bloodbottler
Bill Hader
Manhugger
Adam Godley
Maidmasher
Olafur Darri Olafsson
Meatdripper
Paul Moniz de Sa
Childchewer
Jonathan Holmes
Director
Steven Spielberg
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Entertainment One
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
22 Jul 2016
Drama
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