Tag: Roald Dahl

Geekscape Movie Reviews: The BFG

by MCDave

Stephen Spielberg is a filmmaker that needs no introduction. The two-time Oscar-winning director boasts a never-ending list of credentials that extends well beyond his most acclaimed classics like Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jaws. And with today’s release of Spielberg’s massively anticipated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s tale, The BFG, he adds another successful title to his long, storied career.

Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) is a young orphan living in London who suffers from a self proclaimed bit of insomnia. One evening, while wandering around the orphanage at all hours of the night, she encounters a lovable giant named BFG (voice of Mark Rylance) dancing along the streets outside her bedroom window. BFG snatches Sophie from her room and introduces the girl to a secret world of other giants and the whimsical source of all our nightly dreams.

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Based on the source material alone, The BFG is a story that’s truly suitable for audiences of all ages. Couple that with masterful direction through the singular eye of legendary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg, and you’ve got an instant-classic. In fact, I’ll go out on a limb and declare The BFG as Spielberg’s finest film since his 2002 crime comedy, Catch Me If You Can. It’s his majestic perspective that magnifies an already solid tale filled with grand visual effects and a charming adventure. Mark Rylance, who won an Oscar himself at the hands of Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies just last year, provides the voice and soul behind the titular character. Yet, it’s the exceptional turn by youngster Ruby Barnhill that brings the entire film together. Her delivery is organic and fits the role extremely well. With so many shining qualities surrounding The BFG, Spielberg offers another brilliant effort.

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It’s difficult identifying glaring faults to the film, but I will admit that I was slightly underwhelmed by the children-eating giants who oppose BFG. They serve their purpose, but their inclusions in the film are merely mediocre at best. Furthermore, there are a few sluggish moments spaced far apart in this long but otherwise engaging journey. While The BFG has a few minor blemishes, they pass along fairly unnoticed thanks to an abundance of other amazing attributes.

Steven Spielberg’s The BFG is a wonderful adaptation that’s enjoyable for the entire family. Bursting with humor, heart and energy, there are so many special components that make this film one of 2016’s finest. You won’t find another film in theaters that will top Spielberg’s The BFG, so heed my advice and check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

GRADE: 4/5

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Watch The Gorgeous Full Trailer For ‘The BFG’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It’s tough not to stare in awe at just how gorgeous this just-released theatrical trailer for Disney’s The BFG really is. I mean, wow.

Somehow, I’ve never read the beloved Roald Dahl book that the film is based on, but it’s tough not to get excited for what looks like another mysterious Spielberg family classic.

You can take a look at the new trailer below, and be sure to let us know what you think! The BFG hits theatres on July 1st!

https://youtu.be/GZ0Bey4YUGI

The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle.

 

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. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.

 

Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, 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 (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.

Check Out The Teaser Trailer For ‘Disney’s The BFG’

by Bigyanks

Disney released the teaser trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The BFG’. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film will follow Roald Dahl’s classic novel about Sophie’s adventure with The Big Friendly Giant. This marks the first time Steven Spielberg will direct a feature for the house of mouse.

Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) appears as the Big Friendly Giant, with Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton and Rebecca Hall also appearing in the film.

I personally don’t remember reading the book or watching the 1989 cartoon movie, so I will have to default to my daughter about her anticipation for this film (assuming she would be excited at all).

Being that there is a perfect trifecta with Disney, Spielberg, and Dahl, I’m sure that it will be a great movie. The real question is whether or not today’s crowds will come out to see it?

Hopefully a full trailer can sway me into getting excited into the taking the family to the theaters.

Disney’s The BFG comes to theaters July 1, 2016!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG5MtenlP-A

The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg –
finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle.

 

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. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.

 

Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, 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 (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.