"a breath of fresh air that captures effortlessly the magic, melancholia and innocence that only the famous children's author was able to infuse in his stories"

The long awaited adaptation of one of the most notorious child's novels written by Roald Dahl, The BFG is a breath of fresh air that captures effortlessly the magic, melancholia and innocence that only the famous children's author was able to infuse in his stories. The movie, as well as the book, is focused on Sophie, a curious, opinionated and extremely clever orphan girl in London. Her parents passed away when she was little and in Mrs. Clonkers' orphanage, she spends her time reading and fixing her keeper's mistakes and negligences.

The movie, as well as the book, is focused on Sophie, a curious, opinionated and extremely clever orphan girl in London. Her parents passed away when she was little and in Mrs. Clonkers' orphanage, she spends her time reading and fixing her keeper's mistakes and negligences. One night, during her secret nightly duty, she hears a sound and sees someone really peculiar moving outside her window.

Motivated by her fearless desire to discover something new, she moves the curtains and sees a giant blowing in what looks like a trumpet inside a window, scared by the unusual and impossible sight she tries to hide under her blanket. However, the giant saw her as well and, to protect himself and his kind, he decides to take her with him to Giant Country. There, Sophie finds out that The BFG isn't the only giant in the world, unfortunately, he is the only gentle one as the others are aggressive and mean child-eaters.

Together Sophie and her fantastic friend try to find a way to protect all the children in the world from the bad giants by using The BFG's talent in collecting and distributing dreams.

As far as a book adaptation goes, Steven Spielberg's latest work of art doesn't disappoint at all; even though some of the book's aspects have been changed for the movie, the soul of the story is still there in all its glory.

There could never have been a better and more fitting Director to embark on this project than Spielberg; his commitment to always keep alive the magic behind every story is ever present and, in The BFG, this effort is an integral part to the success of the film. In fact, his ability to speak to everyone's inner child blossoms to its full potential while bringing to the screen this fascinating story. The CGI is spectacular, especially in some of the scenes in which the friendly giant shows Sophie where dreams are made.

The colours are bright and neat, highlighting the contrast between the gloomy real world and the magical places described in the story. The cast ensemble did an excellent job in bringing to life all the characters in this beloved story; all the giants have different and specific characteristics that make them unique. Mark Rylance's face, as well as the other actors', is of course used as a canvas for the BFG. However, his features are adapted to the description of the Giant in the book, especially his big ears, which are known to everyone thanks to Quentin Blake's famous illustration.

However, while at first, the good giant can seem a bit scary, Mark Rylance's placid smile makes this character instantly likable and funny, just like it happens in the book. The giant's appearances are not the only aspects brought to life on screen. In fact, even the bizarre and unique way in which The BFG speaks in the original novel is used in the movie, adding some spontaneous comedy moments throughout the film.

The giant's appearances are not the only aspects brought to life on screen. In fact, even the bizarre and unique way in which the BFG speaks in the original novel is used in the movie, adding some spontaneous comedy moments throughout the film.

Ruby Barnhill captured and completely understood Sophie's personality; her comebacks along with her extremely impressive facial expressions were accurate in every detail. Her relationship with The BFG doesn't lose authenticity.

While most of the film flows from one hilarious scene to the other, there is still a bitter sweet taste left underlined throughout the movie. As probably everyone knows, Dahl dedicated this particular tale to his daughter Olivia, who passed away at age seven. The story was created to give one last incredible adventure on paper to his beloved child, to make her a heroine since she didn't have the chance to do it in real life and give her one final farewell. This melancholy and the deep sad feeling of mourning someone dear can be felt in some scenes in the film, giving justice to Dahl's tale and its purpose.

In the movie, Sophie's bravery and her honest and genuine connection with the giant are a faithfully representation of the same relationship described in the book, making it easier for the audience to remember Dahl's incredible story and all the feelings that it evoked while reading it. All in all, the BFG is an entertaining movie for the family that keeps the perfect balance between humour and heartfelt moments. Spielberg, once again, was capable to keep intact the magic and innocence of the story while making these fantastic characters feel more real and human.