Review of The BFG (2016) by Peter Debruge for Variety — 13 May 2016
No matter how fantastical the tale (and it gets pretty out-there at points), this splendid Steven Spielberg-directed adaptation makes it possible for audiences of all ages to wrap their heads around one of the unlikeliest friendships in cinema history, resulting in the sort of instant family classic “human beans” once relied upon Disney to deliver.
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This review of The BFG (2016) was written by Peter Debruge and published by Variety on 13 May 2016.
The BFG has generally received positive reviews.
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