From beloved children’s author Roald Dahl and successful filmmaker Steven Spielberg,\ comes an adaptation of one of Dahl’s most famous children’s novels, The BFG, or if you want to be more technical, Big Friendly Giant. Spielberg, who is no stranger in the director’s chair,  has directed films like this before, he made another film involving an unlikely friendship in 1982’s E.T. What makes this film different from that popular film is the BFG has more magic at its core.

Reuniting with Spielberg once again for the film’s title role is Mark Rylance previously seen in the Oscar nominated film, also directed by Spielberg, Bridge of Spies. Rylance makes a whimsical and emotional performance while opposite child star Ruby Barnhill. Barnhill is a natural, serious, yet funny and an effective talent in this film.

Scoring the film is John Williams, who  has teamed up to compose several of Spielberg’s films prior to this one. Williams composition is quite fun and goes great with the film overall.

If you haven’t read the classic book, whether you’re a kid or adult, you will have a problem understanding what is happening in the film. Especially with the BFG‘s silly rhetoric, which can be a little hard to digest.

The BFG has many comedic successes, audiences without a doubt will be laughing during this movie.

In contrast, Barnhill and Rylance’s characters portray a similar friendship to that of the characters in E.T. They are from very different worlds, and it’s exciting to introduce each other to their worlds.

If you want to understand the movie completely, you’re better off reading it before you see the cinematic portrayal.

Based on one of the most successful children’s books of all time, the Big Friendly Giant is a magical, funny and heartwarming experience.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill

Rated: PG

Rate: B