Like so many people, I grew up reading Roald Dahl's books and have fond memories of 'The BFG'. It is without doubt one of Dahl's most beloved novels and so it was hardly a surprise when a film adaptation was announced. Fans of the book, however, may not be too impressed with the film. While it stays true to the story and the character are relatively well represented, it feels like the magic of the book has largely been lost.
The film does have some positives, especially the vibrant and beautiful animation which is a joy to watch. Although I do think the whole setting of the BFG is so much better when left to the imagination. It's a decent family film and makes for nice easy viewing, but anybody expecting something on a par with the book is in for a disappointment I'm afraid. Put it this way, if this wasn't an adaptation of a classic novel, I doubt it would have received much attention.
The film does have some positives, especially the vibrant and beautiful animation which is a joy to watch. Although I do think the whole setting of the BFG is so much better when left to the imagination. It's a decent family film and makes for nice easy viewing, but anybody expecting something on a par with the book is in for a disappointment I'm afraid. Put it this way, if this wasn't an adaptation of a classic novel, I doubt it would have received much attention.