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The BFG is not without its flaws. The pacing is deliberately slow, which may test the patience of younger viewers accustomed to faster storytelling. The middle section, while beautiful, meanders through dream-catching sequences that, though lovely, lack narrative urgency. Furthermore, the final act’s shift to Buckingham Palace—while delightfully silly (featuring a flatulent Queen and dreamy military parades)—feels abrupt, almost as if the film changes genres from gothic fairy tale to royal farce in its final twenty minutes.

Young Ruby Barnhill holds her own opposite the Oscar-winner, bringing a fierce intelligence and bravery to Sophie that grounds the fantastical elements. The duo’s chemistry is undeniable, their quiet conversations forming the film’s emotional core. The BFG -2016-

The BFG (2016) Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall Based on the novel by: Roald Dahl The BFG is not without its flaws

★★★½ (3.5/5)