Rating: PG-13, for sequence of action and violence, some sensuality and brief rude dialogue. I’d say this is suitable for pretty much all ages. I brought my 6 1/2-year-old son with me to the screening, though, and he didn’t find anything frightening. And there’s a running gag involving flatulence that builds to an explosive climax.
Also, The BFG’s job is to capture dreams (and sometimes nightmares) to place in Londoners’ heads while they’re sleeping, so some of that imagery might be a bit creepy for little kids. And while the BFG himself is gentle and kind, the other giants – who are much larger than he is – are grotesque and menacing, and might seem scary for the youngest viewers. Sophie is in near-constant danger of being smushed, stomped on or outright devoured by the hulking inhabitants of Giant Country. Together, they try to stop other giants from eating people with the help of the Queen of England (Penelope Wilton) and the British military. Mark Rylance stars as the title character – the Big Friendly Giant – who teams up with a spirited, 10-year-old orphan named Sophie (Ruby Barnhill). Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel is visually dazzling, with seamless special effects that blend computer-generated giants with real-life actors.
Rating: PG, for action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor.