Read on for our ranking of seven timeless Dahl movies.
The best Dahl tales have a slightly sinister undertone, andThe BFGtakes a more neutered, childish approach.
(What set Dahl apart was his ability to write for children without talking down to them.)
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The result is a pleasant enough yet forgettable film.
Is it as heartfelt as the Wilder version?
(Don’t even get us started on the nonsensical “dentist” backstory.)
Disney
the annual meeting of all the witches in England.
Warner Bros.
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Bo Henry
Paramount Pictures
Fox Searchlight
TriStar Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
