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Jack the Giant Slayer

Play trailer Poster for Jack the Giant Slayer PG-13 Released Mar 1, 2013 1h 53m Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 James D Most people didn’t like it I think its good regardless. Entertaining fun Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Marco L (CASTELLANO) Las historias de aventuras fantásticas tienen algo especial cuando están bien contadas, y Jack el caza gigantes lo consigue con solvencia. No pretende reinventar el género ni marcar un antes y un después, pero sí ofrece una película entretenida, con buen ritmo y un gran despliegue visual que logra meterte de lleno en su mundo de gigantes y héroes. La historia es sencilla: un joven campesino acaba metido en un conflicto milenario entre humanos y gigantes cuando, sin querer, abre un portal entre sus mundos. Lo que sigue es una aventura repleta de acción, peligros y personajes que cumplen bien su papel, aunque sin grandes sorpresas. Nicholas Hoult encaja en el papel de Jack, aportando carisma al personaje, mientras que Ewan McGregor destaca como un caballero con mucho estilo. A nivel técnico, la película se luce. Los efectos especiales están bien conseguidos y los gigantes, aunque digitales, resultan convincentes dentro de la propuesta. Bryan Singer maneja bien la acción y el ritmo, sin dejar que la historia pierda fuerza en ningún momento. Es cierto que no tiene la épica de otras producciones del género, pero tampoco lo necesita: su objetivo es entretener, y lo hace sin problemas. Quizá el mayor punto débil sea su falta de ambición. La película sigue una estructura clásica, sin demasiadas sorpresas, y su guion es bastante convencional. No se arriesga ni busca ir más allá de lo que ya hemos visto en muchas otras historias similares, pero al menos lo que hace, lo hace bien. Si te gusta el cine de aventuras con un toque de cuento clásico, Jack el caza gigantes es una opción más que recomendable. No revolucionará el género ni se quedará en tu memoria durante años, pero ofrece un espectáculo entretenido, bien hecho y con el suficiente encanto para que valga la pena. (ENGLISH) Adventure fantasy stories have a special charm when they’re well told, and Jack the Giant Slayer delivers. It doesn’t aim to reinvent the genre or leave a lasting mark, but it does provide an entertaining film with solid pacing and an impressive visual display that immerses you in its world of giants and heroes. The story is simple: a young farm boy gets caught up in an ancient conflict between humans and giants when he unwittingly opens a portal between their worlds. What follows is an adventure packed with action, danger, and characters that serve their purpose well, even if they don’t bring many surprises. Nicholas Hoult fits naturally into the role of Jack, bringing charm to the character, while Ewan McGregor stands out as a knight with plenty of style. On a technical level, the film shines. The special effects are well-executed, and while the giants are CGI, they feel convincing within the film’s universe. Bryan Singer handles the action and pacing well, ensuring the story never loses momentum. It may not have the grandeur of other fantasy epics, but it doesn’t need it—its goal is to entertain, and it accomplishes that effortlessly. Perhaps its biggest flaw is its lack of ambition. The film follows a traditional structure without taking many risks, and its script is fairly conventional. It doesn’t break new ground or attempt anything beyond what we’ve already seen in similar films, but at least what it does, it does well. If you enjoy adventure films with a touch of classic fairy tales, Jack the Giant Slayer is a solid choice. It won’t revolutionize the genre or stay with you for years, but it offers an entertaining, well-crafted spectacle with enough charm to make it worthwhile. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Easton S I watched this movie so much when I was younger and I never stopped watching it! I don't understand why people dislike this film so much. This Hollywood masterpiece is a MUST SEE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Shilo Y Humans VS Giant's in a full on Togo war. Second most coolest scene ever!🤩 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/25 Full Review Cudalbu R An interesting reboot of the classic tale, but quite good in all honesty. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 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
Original Film, Bad Hat Harry, Big Kid Pictures
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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