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.'