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 & 25 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 (voice)
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 twenty-four-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 travelling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Elizabeth to help them get rid of all of the bad giants once and for all.

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Plot Keywords:

orphan | giant | dream | 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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fact that Roald Dahl chose a young girl as his protagonist in "The BFG" novel was something Steven Spielberg appreciated as well. Sophie is a strong girl who does not take no for an answer and is not intimidated by someone who is six-times bigger than her, and the character is similar to strong females who are at the center of many Walt Disney movies. A strong young female protagonist has appeared in two of Spielberg's earlier family/children's movies, Dakota Fanning in War of the Worlds (2005); and Drew Barrymore in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

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Goofs

After the grabbing Sophie, BFG hides by jumping and lying down on a truck. The tires and truck must be of superb construction because neither react to this sudden huge weight.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Sophie: Never get out of the bed. Never go to the window. Never look behind the curtain.
[Sophie does so, and spots a giant. She rushes back to bed, but the giant comes for her...]
Sophie: And that is where our story begins...

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Crazy Credits

The Amblin Entertainment logo has the rare theme in it.

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Connections

References Barry Lyndon (1975)

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Soundtracks

Scotland The Brave
from The Pipes Of Scotland
Performed by Robbie McLean
Courtesy of Clovelly Recordings Ltd.

User Reviews

seductive

Before to see the adaptation, the mix of emotion and prudence defines me. because, from an early age, I was one of small fans of the book. and the name of Steven Spielberg, as always, represents a good promise. but each adaptation of a lovely book is a challenge first for viewer. and the film is real beautiful. for that, not only the technology has a significant role but the option, a profound inspired one, of director for the couple Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill. Rylance is the expected BFG for me. so familiar and admirable performed than the respect for its performer becomes more than great. Barnhill is and she is not the Sophie who I imagine. but she has the all virtues for become, scene by scene. it is a lovely film. and that is only important thing. because it seems bizarre to compare it with more than the novel of Roald Dahl. and the verdict is real favorable for Steven Spilberg project.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Roald Dahl Website

Country:

USA India UK

Language:

English Hindi

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:

$18,775,350, 3 July 2016

Gross USA:

$55,483,770

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$195,243,411

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:

2.39 : 1