The BFG

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The BFG is an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book directed by Steven Spielberg (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park). The film reunites Spielberg with his Bridge of Spies star and Oscar-winner Mark Rylance, who plays the titular giant. Also starring in the film are Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, and Bill Hader.

Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince her that giants do indeed exist.

“I think the number of historical movies that I’ve been making—films like ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Bridge of Spies’ and then going further back to films like ‘Amistad’ and ‘Schindler’s List’—have kept me fettered to the accuracy of telling a historical story,” explains Spielberg. “So being able to escape into the world of dreams and imaginations has been a dream in itself. That makes ‘The BFG’ special, because it was my escape into what I think I kind of do best, which is just let my imagination run away with itself.”

The BFG is rated PG.