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The BFG
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
A giant tale of imagination with a dark side.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The BFG
Parents need to know that Sophie is kidnapped by a giant cloaked in a grim-reaper cape. A barbaric giant tries to eat Sophie, and later he and other giants massacre a whole school of children (though off-screen). The ending battle between the British and the giants may be scary, but doesn't involve any bloodshed. The ominous music and dark images of dangerous giants may scare younger and more sensitive viewers. And the giants, with war paint, earrings, and darker complexions, could be interpreted as people of color.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their own dreams, and how Sophie helps the BFG stand up for what he believes in. How do you stand up for what you believe in with your friends? Families might also want to compare the DVD to the book upon which it's based.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
A harmless little adventure film
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
great for ages 12 & ^
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Wow, people are shallow
Everyone calls this movie crap just because the visuals aren't like the ones from the book. Come on! You gotta give this one credit for being the only Roald Dahl film adaptation before the 21st century to follow the original book. Roald Dahl himself classified this movie as the ONLY good adaptation of one of his books, even going so far as to give it a standing ovation, no joke! And let me tell you, that man has hated EVERY adaptation made when he was alive. I find it sad, really, that the most accurate movies are the ones that get criticized the most. 2005 version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for instance, is bashed quite a bit despite being loads more accurate to the book while the original movie is constantly praised for being... I guess the first adaptation. BFG is a fun film. The characters may not have looked their best, but at least it's accurate and entertaining.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
freaky experience in first grade
Well, in first grade we were shown this movie, and I was freaked out within the first 10 minutes. All I remember is that there were giants that ate little kids, and this is a children's movie??? I left the room and told the teacher I didn't like it, so they let me sit outside the room while everyone else watched it. Odd story I wouldn't recommend except to older children that like creepy movies.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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