The BFG
2016

The BFG

★ 6.3 / 10
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Directed by Steven Spielberg
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Synopsis

In 'The BFG' (2016), a young orphan named Sophie is whisked away to a magical land by a friendly giant, who she forms a close bond with. However, the land is also inhabited by flesh-eating giants, and together Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant must concoct a plan to rid the world of these terrifying creatures. This whimsical tale is an adaption of Roald Dahl's classic children's book and is directed by Steven Spielberg.

Did You Know?
  • It's Steven Spielberg's first Disney film.
  • Roald Dahl's granddaughter, Lucy Dahl, makes a cameo.
  • This is Mark Rylance's second collaboration with Spielberg.
  • Penelope Wilton’s second role as a queen; first was in 'Doctor Who'.
  • The film was released on what would have been Dahl's 100th birthday.
Iconic Quotes
  • 'Words is oh such a twitch tickling problem to me all my life.'
  • 'Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they?'
  • 'We is in Dream Country,' the BFG said. 'This is where all dreams is beginning.'
  • 'I hears your lonely heart, in all the secret whisperings of the world.'
  • 'I is a nice and jumbly giant! I is the BFG. The Big Friendly Giant.'
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Steven Spielberg's Roald Dahl adaptation lost $83 million