New Line Cinema, Legendary Pictures, Original Film,
Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor, Eddie Marsan, Ewen Bremner, Christopher Fairbank, Warwick Davis
Jack (Nicholas Hoult) is just a farm boy, struggling to make ends meet, when he accidentally waters the magic beans which grows a giant beanstalk into the clouds opening the pathway to the land of giants, and restarting the ancient war between the kingdom of the giants and mankind. Jack becomes a warrior, fighting for the king and for the love of the princess while not only fighting the giants, but betrayal in the kingdom as well.
This epic film is a extravaganza of action, suspense, and great battles. The effects are spectacular as well, and the CGI is on steroids! Jack is a worthy hero, and has all the tricks and misdirects of Aladdin as he tries to outwit the giants. There’s all the parts of an epic battle film and it’s an interesting retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk tale. It doesn’t break a lot of new ground, but it’s a really good fantasy adventure story that makes a great Saturday matinee film. Interesting enough for the older kids, (maybe a little too intense for little kids, the PG-13 is probably appropriate), but a complete fantasy for the grown-ups, it’s one of those films that the family can enjoy together. I really didn’t expect a lot from this film, but I was really impressed with how well it captured and held my attention. I rather enjoyed the adventure, and I can recommend this film as a good escape flick.
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