The lack of versatility really hindered this film from being anything other than mediocre.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Aug 2, 2024

It looks Big and Friendly, but Steven Spielberg’s newest film isn’t the cinematic Giant it could have been.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 25, 2024

Come and meet Steven Spielberg’s dullest lemon and worst dumpster fire. The BFG is a victim of two uneven halves populating a single film.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Feb 16, 2024

“The BFG” is a delightfully heartwarming movie that may push away those looking to have their senses set ablaze by nonstop action and rampant silliness. But for those looking for an intelligent and engaging experience, “The BFG” more than delivers.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 19, 2022

For any other filmmaker, this film would be a splendid Dahl adaptation. For Spielberg, it's far less than a dream come true.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 11, 2022

There is genius, as you'd expect.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 3, 2022

It's Spielberg's weakest movie since Hook.

Full Review | Original Score: C- | Aug 28, 2021

Whizzpoppers abound, much to the delight of all the kids in the audience.

Full Review | Aug 27, 2021

The BFG reminded me of the scene in (of all things) History of the World: Part I in which a bored Emperor Nero (Dom DeLuise) is presented with a wooden bathtub and mutters, "Nice. Nice. Not thrilling, but nice."

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 18, 2021

The good worth seeking out.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 14, 2021

Spielberg deserves credit for trusting, rightly, that the enduring appeal of Dahl's characters will be enough to make his BFG a big-screen hit.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 9, 2021

The star of "the movie is Spielberg, whose sense of wonder is infused in every frame.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 3, 2021

The BFG is a poignant, casually bold film, unconcerned with what the market research suggests children need and instead giving them what they have always wanted...

Full Review | Jan 6, 2021

Contains plenty of visual magic, but very little movie magic.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Dec 4, 2020

As the film's heroine, newcomer Ruby Barnhill is ideally cast. Barnhill's Sophie is both wise old soul and vulnerable young girl.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 3, 2020

Spielberg is big enough to make any picture he wants, but here it seems he's simply going through the motions.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Jul 13, 2020

The BFG isn't a travesty or a tragedy, it simply isn't anything special or memorable. Brilliant visuals aside, there's little warmth or heart or wonder to behold.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Jul 3, 2020

After finishing this fantastic adventure, this great children's event, or whatever, I'm happier than a lottery winner knowing that I will never see it again. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Jun 27, 2020

While The BFG is perhaps a lesser Spielberg film, his lesser efforts are better than the best efforts of many others. This is a film of genuine kindness...

Full Review | Feb 13, 2020

A vivid storytelling piece with vision and fantasy.

Full Review | Feb 4, 2020