Have you seen Disney’s The BFG yet? It hit theaters on 7/1 and everyone I know is raving about it! I have read the book more times than I can count and was very excited to see this movie! I had seemed to remember an older animated version and guess what – I wasn’t imagining things. In fact, “ROALD DAHL’S THE BFG” is being re-released on DVD today, July 5, 2016. Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book comes to life in this classic animated feature, which debuted in 1989, about the amazing power of friendship between a little girl and a big-hearted giant.
The movie, which has been digitally restored, includes a Never-before-seen Roald Dahl documentary! In the documentary Roald Dahl talks about several of the well-known books he has written including “The BFG,” “The Witches,” and “Matilda” and excerpts from the books are read by renowned British stage and voiceover actor Sir Michael Hordern. In this video viewers gain insight into how some of these classics came to life. There is also a Before/After Restoration Video.
Story Synopsis
One moonlit night, little orphan Sophie is snatched from her bed by an awesome giant who whisks her away on a magical, thrilling, and funny adventure. Unlike scary giants such as the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, and the Bonecruncher, the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a good giant who blows sweet dreams into the bedroom windows of children as they slumber. When Sophie learns that a monstrous crew of meanies is off to England to gobble up innocent boys and girls, she sets out to stop them once and for all, with the help of her new, rather large, friend.
