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Parents need to know that The BFG -- which was directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Roald Dahl's beloved fantasy book -- is about a Big Friendly Giant (BFG) and Sophie, the young orphan he first snatches and later befriends. The movie has a dark tone, and tense moments of peril and danger punctuate….
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Jul 1, 2016 · It's about a London orphan who gets kidnapped by The Big Friendly Giant, or BFG (Mark Rylance, in the first motion-capture performance to equal Andy Serkis' best) and whisked away to the land of the giants. The BFG is indeed friendly—befuddled and a bit sad, but nice. But there are other giants here.
Based on Roald Dalh’s beloved children’s book, the film has been in pre-production for years, almost made once with Robin Williams, which would have changed the very fabric of the movie. Now with Spielberg’s new favorite actor, recent Oscar winner Mark Rylance, and he shows us again the unbelievable.
May 14, 2016 · Culture Film Reviews. The BFG, film review: Gorgeous and technically excellent – but not Spielberg at his best. It'll likely enrapture kids, but the lack of plot lets this Roald Dahl adaptation...
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May 14, 2016 · Reviews. May 14, 2016 6:01am PT. Cannes Film Review: Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’. An all-digital Mark Rylance wins over audiences with his big, big heart in a forbidden-friendship story that...
The BFG (titled onscreen as Roald Dahl's The BFG) is a 2016 fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and based on Roald Dahl 's 1982 novel of the same name. The film stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill in her film debut, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader.
Jul 1, 2016 · It should be a given that this movie will be filled with nonsensical goodness, laughter, predictability and a few life lessons. If you have read the book, you will be pleased to know that this film follows the book beautifully. The movie is well done and a wonderful tribute to Roald Dahl. The BFG is everything his name is: big and friendly.
