The BFG (NR, 2006)
common sense media says
A giant tale of imagination with a dark side.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
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.
Violence & scariness:
Sophie is kidnapped by a giant cloaked in a grim-reaper cape. Threats of giants eating children, and off-screen reports that giants have eating a school's worth of children.
Sexy stuff:
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Language:
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Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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lillybaby
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adult
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.
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sweets_JME
parent of and 2 , 6 , 9 , 11 year old
parent of and 2 , 6 , 9 , 11 year old
Cute movie for 6+, but may not hold interest for younger ones.
I wasn't crazy about the whole "wizz pop" song, but I generally don't appreciate my kids talking about bodily functions, especially at the table. My 4 yr old was a bit scared at times, but nothing a hug couldn't fix & there weren't any bad dreams or bedtime struggles. I enjoyed having my son read the book first & then watch the movie for comparison. My kids thoroughly enjoyed it, although my 4 yr old lost interest at some points.
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lover4
parent of 4 , 5 , 6 , 13 , 13 , and 17 year old
parent of 4 , 5 , 6 , 13 , 13 , and 17 year old
great for ages 12 & ^
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megan094eva
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
A harmless little adventure film
For a little child, this film is the best!
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nduns
adult
adult
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.
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