The BFG (2016)

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.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writers:

Melissa Mathison (screenplay by), Roald Dahl (based on the book by)

Stars:

Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton

4 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Rylance	...	BFG
Ruby Barnhill	...	Sophie
Penelope Wilton	...	The Queen
Jemaine Clement	...	Fleshlumpeater
Rebecca Hall	...	Mary
Rafe Spall	...	Mr. Tibbs
Bill Hader	...	Bloodbottler
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson	...	Maidmasher / Cook (as Olafur Darri Olafsson)
Adam Godley	...	Manhugger / Lout #1
Michael Adamthwaite	...	Butcher Boy / Danish Driver (as Michael David Adamthwaite)
Daniel Bacon	...	Bonecruncher / Lout #2
Jonathan Holmes	...	Childchewer / Pub Landlord
Chris Gibbs	...	Gizzardgulper / Late Night Walker
Paul Moniz de Sa	...	Meatdripper / Lout #3
Marilyn Norry	...	Matron

Storyline

Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Elizabeth to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

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Plot Keywords:

giant | dream | orphan | queen | london england | 

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Taglines:

From the human beings that created E.T. and the author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda"

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Roald Dahl Website

Country:

USA India

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 July 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Big Valley

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$140,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,584,969, 3 July 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$55,483,770

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$199,905,224

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures,Amblin Entertainment,Reliance Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film's screenwriter Melissa Mathison, who wrote E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) for Steven Spielberg, also wrote uncredited the first draft screenplay for Spielberg's family / childrens' film The Adventures of Tintin (2011).

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Goofs

According to the postage date of one of the letters Sophie puts on the desktop, the events take place in September 1983. But when the Queen phones foreign presidents (suggested by the fact she tells to Nancy (Nancy Reagan) that she want to talk to Ronnie (Ronald Reagan)), she talks before with Boris. Assuming this refers to the Russian/Soviet leader, Boris Yeltsin was elected in 1991. Yuri Andropov headed the USSR at this time.

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Quotes

Sophie: Where am I?
The BFG: Giant Country!

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Crazy Credits

The Amblin Entertainment logo has the rare theme in it.

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Connections

References E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

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Soundtracks

Air from 'Atys'
Written by Jean-Baptiste Lully
Performed by Capriccio Basel Baroque Orchestra
Conducted by Dominik Kiefer
Courtesy of Tudor Recording AG
By arrangement with Source/Q and Naxos

User Reviews

Lovely family movie

I loved this adaptation, it is charming, funny and engaging. I've read some pretty scathing reviews, saying it's Spielberg's worst film - or one of, and I couldn't disagree more. It's really a kid's story, dressed up as a family movie. It's also a simple tale, requiring a simple plot and that is what you get, along with some Spielberg magic. The (gas) scene in Buckingham Palace is one of the funniest I've ever seen - it was hysterical! If you want to get all serious and pick fault with the plot line, you shouldn't be watching this kind of movie. It's a fantasy movie, involving some.... well... fantasy! There were some stereotypical British elements, which to us might be a bit overdone, but Spielberg isn't British. Whoever is slating this movie's plot and the movie in general obviously doesn't remember: E.T, Back to the Future; Poltergeist etc, who's plot lines were crackpot in the extreme. BFG is what it is... a lighthearted and delightful fantasy, which kids and adults will adore together.