Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? ...
Steven Spielberg is often regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of his time but after watching BFG, I think that time has passed. With an overreliance on whimsical magic and motion-capture too uncanny for anyone high, BFG is actually a bore.
One of the first signs that this wasn't going to work out for any stoned viewers was when it became clear how slow the pacing was going to be. It felt steady like the first two Harry Potter films but then never really picked up from there. I found myself less interested in the magical world of giants and dream catching than I thought I would be. There's lots of scenes full of rambling from the BFG that go on forever and had me checking how much time was left. Despite the glowing and fluttering colors the film offers, I was bored out of my mind with it. Not even the weed could save my attention span and I could barely follow the film.
While the visuals are impressive, seeing Mark Rylance's face attached to the eerily long neck was terrifying. While he turns in a good performance most of it feels mumbled. The main character, Sophie, virtually has no arc and is only around the giant because she has nothing better to do. I still care about character when I'm high and if you can't draw me in I'll get bored faster than i normally do. The film switches gears far too late and rushes through its final act super fast. It all comes out of nowhere and deserves far more build-up.
Overall BFG is not worth your time or supply. It looks pretty but there was little under the surface. I hope Spielberg eventually moves away from CG heavy films like this and Ready Player One. His signature sense of wonder is ultimately lost when it doesn't come through the lens of a camera.
Critical Consensus 5/10
High Factor 4/10
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