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Jack the Giant Slayer

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When young farmhand Jack (Nicholas Hoult) unwittingly opens a portal between his realm and a race of giants, it rekindles an ancient war. Roaming Earth for the first time in centuries, the fearsome giants seek to reclaim the land they lost long ago. Jack has to face an army of foes that he thought existed only in legend, but through his arduous fight for the kingdom and its people, he may win the love of a brave princess, perhaps becoming a legend himself.
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It's enthusiastically acted and reasonably fun, but Jack the Giant Slayer is also overwhelmed by digital effects and a bland, impersonal story.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk Jack The Giant Slayer had something of an identity crisis. Rated: 3/5 Sep 1, 2017 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland Forget that Giant Slayer feels photocopied and is entirely unnecessary. It's just not exciting. Jan 3, 2014 Full Review David Sexton London Evening Standard A story of derring do and social climbing, serving as an excuse for colossal battles with a load more orcs, the true purpose of the movie. Rated: 3/5 Mar 22, 2013 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson While it borrows from plenty of other better movies that came before it, "Jack the Giant Slayer" is one buffed-up fairy tale movie that works. Rated: 3/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Even if the prevailing flavorlessness of everything onscreen leaves us feeling somewhat indifferent, Singer’s clear-cut presentation must be admired. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins It's an interesting idea - to make a theatrical, big-budget, computer effects-heavy action film based on the simple tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Rated: 6/10 Dec 3, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/23/25 Full Review Bezaleel I really like this movie because it's one of the best movies ever and it's also very fun too watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review BRizz 2 Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) is one of those movies where you have to let your own opinion lead the way. Critics and audiences weren’t kind to this one when it came out, and I tried to understand why — but honestly, sometimes it just doesn’t matter. If a movie connects with you, it connects. And for me, Jack the Giant Slayer had its moments. Nicholas Hoult plays the title character, and I actually thought he did a great job. He brought a sense of grounded innocence and believable growth to Jack’s journey, making him more than just a fairytale hero. The film gives him an arc that feels earned, and the director — Bryan Singer — chose to stick close to Jack’s perspective throughout, which helped keep the story focused. I really enjoyed how the movie opened, showing both Jack and Princess Isabella having the same fairytale read to them by their parents. It gave a soft, nostalgic beginning and set the tone for the fantasy adventure ahead. It was a small but effective touch of storytelling. Ewan McGregor brought a lot of fun to the role of Elmont, the royal guard. He wasn’t the main character, but he stood out with his charm and confidence. At first, he feels like a rival or even a threat, but over time, he shifts into a genuine ally, giving the story some added dimension. Eleanor Tomlinson as Princess Isabella did exactly what she needed to — not overly flashy, but she carried her part with strength and heart. Now, the biggest issue — the Giants. And this is where I see why some people checked out. The CGI on the giants felt overdone and fake. They didn’t blend well with the live-action elements, and instead of feeling menacing or exciting, they felt awkward and distracting. Every time the giants were on screen, it almost pulled me out of the film. But if you’re a kid at heart and love adventure movies, you’ll likely be able to look past that. There’s enough here in terms of storytelling, acting, costume design, and cinematography to make this a solid fantasy film. The editing and sound design were well-executed too — nothing felt sloppy on the production side, aside from the visual effects. Would I rewatch it again? Probably not often. But funny enough, this was my second time watching it this year — and that says something. I forgot I had even watched it before, which shows it might not be the most memorable film — but once I started it again, I remembered why I had enjoyed it in the first place. It’s not perfect, and it definitely has flaws, but there’s enough heart and adventure here to make it watchable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review Randall P A fun and well done story of Jack and the Beanstalk. I watched it on Netflix and loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review Aubrey R There is really no blood or gore in this movie but the giants are still able to come across as something terrifying and dangerous! This is hard for some to do. I’m just in awe of how good they look! Would recommend this movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review maleah g This movie was surprisingly really good! It has very suspenseful moments and some gore. It was very similar to many other jack and the beanstalk but the acting was pretty good. It has a ton of action and a romance line aswell. Id recommend especially if you're looking for something nostalgic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When young farmhand Jack (Nicholas Hoult) unwittingly opens a portal between his realm and a race of giants, it rekindles an ancient war. Roaming Earth for the first time in centuries, the fearsome giants seek to reclaim the land they lost long ago. Jack has to face an army of foes that he thought existed only in legend, but through his arduous fight for the kingdom and its people, he may win the love of a brave princess, perhaps becoming a legend himself.
Director
Bryan Singer
Producer
Neal H. Moritz, David Dobkin, Bryan Singer, Patrick McCormick, Ori Marmur
Screenwriter
Darren Lemke, Christopher McQuarrie, Dan Studney
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Bad Hat Harry, Big Kid Pictures, Original Film
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Action Violence|Brief Language|Intense Fantasy Violence|Some Frightening Images)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 1, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 12, 2013
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
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