2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Helen Kelly)
The BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg, is a film adaptation of the much-loved book by Roald Dahl. The story revolves around Sophie, a ten year old orphan who befriends the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) after she sees him frolicking across London. After capturing her and taking her back to Giant Country, the giant explains that their existence must remain a secret.
He creates nightmares to deter her from escaping. Sophie eventually persuades the friendly giant to take her to Dream Country where they spend time catching both good and bad dreams. As their friendship blossoms, Sophie accompanies The BFG on his nightly work in London, which involves sending good dreams to sleeping children.
However, The BFG soon discovers that the other giants are aware of Sophie's presence and are hunting her down, reports the Mirror . Sky has just launched an overhaul of its overhaul of its TV packages, which includes the new Essential TV and Sky Cinema bundle. This includes more than 100 channels, more than 1,000 films on-demand, plus subscriptions to Netflix, Discovery+, and Paramount+, plus two Vue cinema tickets every month.
£25 It then falls to The BFG and Sophie to devise a plan to prevent the other giants from eating children and banish them to a distant place. The 2016 film boasts a star-studded cast with Mark Rylance brilliantly portraying the Big Friendly Giant, rendered unrecognisable through CGI. Ruby Barnhill plays the role of Sophie, while Bill Hader is Bloodbottler and Jemaine Clement is Fleshlumpeater.
The film has a rating of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics and viewers expressing mixed opinions about their scores. Some viewers didn't take to The BFG, with one critic saying it was "too big, too friendly and too giant" while another was more complimentary, asserting: "The BFG is a delightful fantasy, one all associated with the film should be proud of, the end result an enchanting journey of resilience and imagination the likes of which dreams are born from." Yet, another voice said the film "fell very flat" and "didn't pan out right on screen".
However, another fan was enthusiastic, declaring: "One of my favs! It's heartwarming, magical, fun and visually groundbreaking." Those interested in watching The BFG will find it available on Sky Cinema and NOW. If you're in for more fantasy after finishing The BFG, Wonka awaits your viewing pleasure.
The 2023 musical fantasy movie features Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, detailing his early ventures as a chocolatier battling to carve out his own chocolate store amid confronting impending competitors. And for those catering to youthful audiences, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie offers superpowered entertainment following the adventures of the PAW Patrol pups who become mighty heroes set to thwart the schemes of their adversary, Humdinger, along with a rogue scientist. The synopsis spells out the thrills: "When a magical meteor gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, they become the Mighty Pups and must stop their arch-rival Humdinger and a mad scientist from causing chaos.
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