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The BFG

The BFG (2016)

July. 01,2016
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6.3
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PG
| Adventure Fantasy Family

The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

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paulclaassen
2016/07/01

The film was beautifully crystal clear and colorful. The giant world was incredibly well shot and realistic. The visuals were simply incredible, especially once they entered Dream world, which featured some of the most spectacular images I've seen on screen. The production design and cinematography were awesome!I did find the little girl way too confident considering her circumstances and that was unfortunately not very believable, although her ultimate friendship with the BFG was sweet and rather special. The entire feel of the movie plummeted to a bit of silliness once they went to see the Queen, and it felt it was aimed at a young demographic. It had turned funny (in a non-humorist way) instead of fun. Despite this, I couldn't help but marvel at the visuals. In the giant world, I also found the giants to be too kiddie-ish. I understand Spielberg wanted to make a family film, but it lacked credibility. While adults will find they visuals amazing, the story itself might not be captivating enough for a mature audience.

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Kirpianuscus
2016/07/02

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.

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Riddler2
2016/07/03

After Bridge Of Spies Which I Adored The Master Of Film Is Back With An Enchanting Family Fantasy, I Had Been Crying Out For Steven Spielberg To Do A Family Film For A Very Long Time The Last One Was War Horse Which Seems A Long Time Ago Now But Anyway What A Magical Enchanting Family Movie Event This Is I Saw The Film In The Cinema Back In 2016 And I Absolutely Adore This Magical Journey Into Giant Country And Dream Country, If You Have Children And You Are Looking For A Enchanting Family Movie To Watch With Your Family I Must Very Strongly Recommend This Enchanting Family Fantasy Of Pure Escape Which We All Desperately Need In These Troubled Times, The Performances Are Top Notch Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall give amazing performances and are at the top of their game and help the film achieve the film's pure flights of fantasy and pure imagination and will enchant children for decades to come I am definitely going to be showing the film to my children and nieces and nephews! John Williams's Enchanting Score Lifts The Film And Makes The Film Soar In A Very Similar Way To ET In That The Film Really Soars When We Fly To Giant Country Dream Country etc! Michael Kahn's Editing Is Outstanding Here It's His Best Editing Work For A Long Time Just Outstanding Janusz Kaminski's Cinematography Again Outstanding! To Conclude The Master Of Film Has Made A Magical Enchanting Family Fantasy Which Will Enchant Families For Generations To Come, Thank You Steven Spielberg Yet Again For Another Masterpiece And John Williams For Another Enchanting Score!

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Clifton Johnson
2016/07/04

Visually, this movie is magnificent. But it lacks magic. Dahl's stories had magic. Spielberg's classics had magic. But this film? They seemed to think that a classic tale with amazing effects and good vocal talent would somehow equal something beautiful. Unfortunately, the math does not work out...the end result is LESS than the sum of its parts. I would have better served to read the book (or watch E.T., for that matter).

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