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The BFG

  • 1989
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.8K
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David Jason and Amanda Root in The BFG (1989)
A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.
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A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.

  • Director
    • Brian Cosgrove
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl
    • John Hambley
  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Amanda Root
    • Angela Thorne
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.8K
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    • Director
      • Brian Cosgrove
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl
      • John Hambley
    • Stars
      • David Jason
      • Amanda Root
      • Angela Thorne
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • The BFG
    • (voice)
    Amanda Root
    Amanda Root
    • Sophie
    • (voice)
    Angela Thorne
    Angela Thorne
    • Queen Of England
    • (voice)
    Ballard Berkeley
    Ballard Berkeley
    • Head Of The Army
    • (voice)
    Michael Knowles
    Michael Knowles
    • Head Of The Air Force
    • (voice)
    Don Henderson
    Don Henderson
    • Bloodbottler
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden
    • Mary
    • (voice)
    Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    • Mr. Tibbs
    • (voice)
    Myfanwy Talog
    • Mrs. Clonkers
    • (voice)
    Jimmy Hibbert
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Sharon Campbell
    • The Balladeer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brian Cosgrove
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl
      • John Hambley
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    9vthompsett

    Blast from the past <3

    I remember this film from when I was very little; while some of the animation hasn't quite held up over time, the story is of course perfect and the acting is superb. David Jason is "my" BFG and I'll never forget how much I loved watching this film as a small child. The story really is brought to life and it doesn't feel sanitised - the 'eye' of the BFG's journey into Giant Country is still weird and eerie, while the nastier giants remain terrifying! The BFG's dream-catching remains enchanting and the smaller details such as the clocks used to make a table are so appreciated. While it looks a little worse for wear, you really can't beat this for a wonderful, true adaptation of the original story, with a lot of heart.
    xxlittlekittenxx

    Decent, but doesn't live up to the book

    I had just finished reading the original Roald Dahl novel (which I thought was brilliant), and at the video store I found the DVD of an animated version. Curious to see if it would be as good as the book, I checked it out.

    I can't say I wasn't a little let down with it. The animation bothered me a little in some scenes (jerkiness, etc.), though in general it wasn't too bad (I really liked some of the backgrounds). And it could have done without the songs, which really got on my nerves. Thankfully there's only two, so it could have been worse.

    I thought the BFG was very much in character, but the Queen and Sophie were a bit more interesting in the book. The evil Giants also had a lot more to them in the book, and were even more sinister, yet a bit funny too. That was lacking in the cartoon adaption.

    All in all, not a terrible cartoon, just not very good. I very highly recommend the book, and once you've read it, you might want to check out this cartoon, but you may be let down (or you may not. No one has the same tastes). I just feel something's missing here.
    9vix62

    The best film ever, when you're about 7!

    All I can say is that i used to love this film when I was little! I thought it was brill! Watching it a couple of months ago I spoiled it cos it's not that good when you're older. It's based on the book by Roald Dahl and the book is much better but I think you could say that about most films which are based on books! Worth watching if you're a small child (which I very much doubt you are)(he he), otherwise i'd read the book (whatever age you are!)
    tomco84

    A Faithful adaptation

    When I first saw this film I must have been about eight and loved it! It made me laugh and due to the fantastic writing talents of Roald Dahl I can still remember the storyline. The film remains faithful to the book, something most Dahl adaptations fail to do, (eg. the witches in while being a great film has a different ending to the book) and the animation, while not being up to todays standards, doesn't interfere with the viewing of the film. David Jason's unique voice (Count Duckular) is memorable in this role as the BFG. Overall I would say this was a fantastic family film, definately aimed at children but true to the book which is something any 5-12 year old Dahl fan will love.
    raptor_mimicat

    Okay

    Well, you really can't expect much from a movie that has a song about flatulence(really!I hardly could believe it myself! Flying around because of it, geez..). it really was just okay, something kids can enjoy, but will probably annoy anyone older than 10. it is cute, however, but this isn't the perfect family film for kids under 4 because of some big scary giants. As I said, when a movie has a song about flatulence, it is really meant for little kids.

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    • Trivia
      According to Brian Cosgrove, when Roald Dahl saw his first screening of the film in Soho, when it ended and the lights went up, Dahl stood up and clapped.
    • Goofs
      BFG states that humans are the only animal to kill each other. In fact, there are a vast number of animals which kill other animals of the same species. Cats, which the BFG specifically mentions, are well known for killing members of their own species (BFG has said that he has little education.)
    • Quotes

      Queen Of England: [after hearing a whizzpopper for the first time] I think... on the whole... I prefer the bagpipes.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits roll over stills from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The version of the film which aired on ITV and was released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray omits a scene that takes place after Sophie and The BFG leave Dream Country, but before they get to his Dream Cave. They approach the other giant's domain again, and Sophie is somehow separated and placed in peril when she accidentally sits upon a giant dragonfly that flies off and drops her among the sleeping giants, who begin to stir from her scent. The BFG rescues her before they awake and begin scouring the land, convinced there is a human present. The shot of the giants departing is later reused in the film as part of the Queen's nightmare of them and their heinous acts.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The BFG (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Mirror, Mirror
      Music by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe

      Lyrics by Malcolm Rowe

      Performed by Amanda Root

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1992 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Cosgrove Hall Films (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le bon gros géant
    • Production company
      • Cosgrove Hall Films
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    • Budget
      • £3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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