The B.F.G. movie is an adaptation of the famous children's book written by Roald Dahl. It follows a little orphan girl named Sophie who is taken by a giant, but not just any giant, the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) who resides in Giant Country. The BFG is not like his other giant counterparts. He is friendly, has a great sense of humor, and is not interested in eating humans. Instead, he spends his days catching dreams, blowing them into children's windows, and conducting an orchestra of sorts with the sounds he picks up in the world around him. When Sophie witnesses BFG during one of his nighttime excursions, she accidentally captures his attention, and in turn, he whisks her away to his homeland. 1y1a36
At first, Sophie is afraid of her new surroundings, but soon she sees how different the BFG is from the other giants who live in Giant Country. The other giants are huge, unfriendly, and love eating humans, especially 'beanstalks' as they call them, due to their long legs. They cause havoc in the human world and steal food from farmers. The BFG is the only decent giant in the land, which is why he agrees to take Sophie under his wing and protect her.
As time es, Sophie grows to love the BFG's ways and kindness. She also learns that the BFG has a grand plan involving Queen Victoria, which he hopes would end the giant's reign of terror. Sophie agrees to assist in executing the plan where the BFG will get the Queen’s help to capture and imprison the other mean-spirited giants. But before they can act, the BFG and Sophie must evade the other giants, who are hot on their trail.
The movie is filmed in a British countryside setting, which perfectly brings the charm of Roald Dahl's children's book to life. And while it focuses mainly on capturing the wonderful imagination of Dahl's world-building, it warmly addresses broader ideas of bullying, differences, and acceptance.
The film's performances are remarkable. David Jason, who voices the BFG, portrays his character's gentle nature with authenticity, humor, and timbre. He perfectly captures the essence of the BFG, especially when delivering his signature line, "I is a giant, and you is a human bean. The difference between us is that you is little and I is big."
Amanda Root, who plays the role of Sophie, brings an air of sincerity to her character, which adds to the heartwarming nature of the film. Her chemistry with David Jason is also evident, and the two worked in perfect symmetry, driving the plot forward.
Overall, The BFG movie is a charming tribute to Dahl's book, and though it doesn't quite capture the book’s original magic, it delivers an experience of wonder, humor, and imagination. The film underscores the importance of friendship, especially as Sophie learns from the BFG that one should look past initial impressions to find the kindness and warmth that lie within everyone.
In conclusion, this movie is an excellent family-friendly film that will captivate children and adults alike with its heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure. The BFG is a perfect blend of whimsical storytelling and strong performances that stay true to Dahl’s original message. It's undoubtedly a movie that kids will adore and make older viewers nostalgic for their times reading the Dahl classic.