One of my favorite childhood books by one of my favorite children's authors has come to life in a whimsical, beautiful way. The BFG is one of those books that captures your imagination as a child and continues to inspire you as an adult. When this movie was first announced, bringing together Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Studios, and Roald Dahl I could not believe it. This was finally going to happen. And now you can chase your dreams with The BFG because he is finally here.
Brave Sophie meets our Big Friendly Giant when he takes her from the orphanage she lives in. At first she wants to escape from him and leave Giant Country. But she soon realizes those other nasty Giants will eat her, because she is a tasty human bean. Sophie's heart, and ours, breaks for how the mean Giants treat The BFG. She wants him to do something about it, but he is only a runt and what can he do? In the end, with the help of Her Majester the Queen and other nations the big giants are sent away where you and I will never go, and where they will not be able to eat anymore human beans.
For an avid fan of the book, I left the theater thinking wow. Roald Dahl is a very descriptive writer, he brings his world to life using beautiful imagery. Steven Spielberg and Disney worked hard to translate his world onto the big screen and I can tell you they did a wonderful job. The way The BFG moves and melts into his surroundings to his wonderful way of talking, I just loved every minute of this movie.
My favorite part was when Sophie and The BFG were catching dreams. It was stunning visually and really I do not have the words to explain it any more than that. I felt like I was a kid again, experiencing the wonders of where dreams come from.
“Trying to catch a Phizzwizard”
My son loved when The BFG shared his Frobscottle with the Queen and her attendants. Especially when the bubbles caused a lot of Whizzpoppers!
My daughter has read and loves the book as well. She said the whole movie was so cool. And if she had to pick a favorite that wasn't already taken by her brother and I it would be when The BFG was mixing the dreams together. I agree, it was a truly magical moment.
Everyone has asked me: Is it scary? If you have read the book you know the Giants have a taste for Human Beans. It describes which Giant prefers which type of Bean. The movie does not go into a lot of detail of which kinds of humans the Giants eat. Leaving it at they only eat humans. Towards the end of the book, we learn how many humans are disappearing and just how these giants guzzle and snatch them. The movie again does not get into all of that in great detail which I think is for the best. Reading it is one thing. Seeing it can be quite another. The Queen has her dream about the Giants and she is reading a newspaper with the headline about missing children. Nothing is missing from the story, don't worry!
The scariest part for my son was when Sophie first arrives in Giant country determined to escape. The BFG unbeknownst to her, creates a dream that shows her what will happen if she does. She will be swallowed by Bloodbottler. I made sure to lean over and whisper to him this was just a dream. He closed his eyes but relaxed after seeing Mommy knew what she was talking about.
All the little details that make the book so wonderful, were found in The BFG. From the labels on his dream bottles to just making him how I always imagined him to look and sound like. This movie is one for every man, woman, and child that has ever loved and wished they too could know and have an adventure with The Big Friendly Giant.
“The BFG visits Buckingham Palace”
I am right, not left. These free printable activities will make your chidlers very happy!
Giants are here! Chase your dreams with The BFG in theaters now!
I am so excited to see this movie with my kids. It looks like it is going to be a great one.
This movie looks fantastic! I haven’t even watched it and I fell in love with it already
I need to see this movie soon. My son read the book in school so this would be a treat for him.
This would be a great show to take the older grand kids to.
BGF sounds like a nice movie. I want to see this, i will watch this soon with my family.
I am half really looking forward to seeing this and half worried as it has to have been one of my favourite movies from my childhood. x
I have always loved the BFG, so I can’t wait to see this movie. I hope my kids love the story as much as I do.
I have been looking forward to this movie for so long! I am so excited to see it!
This looks like such a visually stunning movie! I never read the book but hope to catch the movie someday:-)
I have no doubt at all that it’s going to be great. I can’t wait to see it.
It’s not the most talked about movie in the beginning but now, it’s really living up to people’s expectations. I’m glad that your son loves it, it’s such a beautiful movie for kids to see!
BFG is really working hard in making sure that this movie is being talked about. IMO it’s not necessary because this is going to be a sure hit.
This movie looks like a must watch, looks fantastic
Me and my wife will be excited to see this movie, and I think It is a great movie for the kids
We’ve tickets to see this Tuesday, can’t wait. I’m 33 too.
BFG is from the author of Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I have no doubt this is going to be a great movie. I am excited to see this one!!
Wow. SOmething real interesting. Havent checked movie schedules yet and I hope this is available in our country. Would love to watch this with my boys.
I was sad that our local Theater didn’t run this movie this weekend and that I missed the free screening. I really wanted to see this movie as it looked so good and my son loved the book.
What, a Roald Dahl movie? Wohoo! I am an avid reader of his books 🙂 Together with Steven Spielberg and Disney, I’m sure this movie will be a big hit with the kids!
Oh, I can’t wait to see this movie! I have such fond memories of reading the book with my kids when they were younger.
I love love the title of this post & you promoting the dreamers. BFG sounds incredible, i defintely want to read the book and watch the movie. Big Friendly Giant! haha so that’s what it means.
I took the kids to a screening of The BFG. It’s an amazing movie! I can’t wait to add it to my home collection.
I really want to see this movie. My son keeps on asking for it every minute, like, “Mom, BFG please!”
I’m glad this ended up being such a good movie. I was really hoping for it to be as good as the story.
This movie looks pretty epic!!! I cannot wait to see it!
I am excited for this movie and bring my daughter with me. 🙂
This is one that I was so happy to see went along with the book. I am glad that they were not graphic with the giant scenes. I loved how The BFG came together as a movie.
The scene with the queen had us in tears laughing in the theaters. We absolutely loved this movie and those printables are awesome too!
Sounds Like A Great Movie For My Kids I Will Have To Take Them To See Thank You For The Printable Activities The Kids Are Going To Love Them!!
ive been seeing this everywhere on my facebook recently! looks really trailer is awesome