The BFG
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.
Critics Sentiment
The Queen hosts breakfast with Sophie, the BFG and frobscottle
The BFG sadly leaves Sophie at her orphanage
The film's biggest swing occurs from the emotional low of BFG leaving Sophie at the orphanage to the creative high of the Queen Victoria inspiration and subsequent palace scenes.
The BFG shows Spielberg delivering solid family entertainment with standout moments like the frobscottle breakfast scene and Mark Rylance's acclaimed motion-capture performance. However, critics found it too safe and lacking the emotional punch of the director's classics, with some pacing issues and a sense that the source material doesn't fully translate to screen. The film succeeds as gentle, imaginative fare for children while leaving adult audiences wanting more of Spielberg's trademark magic.
Full cast
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Mark Rylance
The BFG
Ruby Barnhill
Sophie
Rebecca Hall
Mary
Jemaine Clement
Fleshlumpeater
Bill Hader
Bloodbottler
Penelope Wilton
The Queen
Marilyn Norry
Matron
Chris Shields
General #1
Matt Frewer
General #2
Geoffrey Wade
General #3
Rafe Spall
Mr. Tibbs
Haig Sutherland
Danish Father
John Emmet Tracy
Palace Staff #1 (aka Footman)
Adam Godley
Manhugger / Lout #1
Daniel Bacon
Bonecruncher / Lout #2
Paul Moniz de Sa
Meatdripper / Lout #3
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Maidmasher / Cook
Michael Adamthwaite
Butcher Boy / Danish Driver
Gabrielle Rose
Cook
Lucia Ryan
Orphan Girl #1 / Sophie Understudy
Crew
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