JACK THE
GIANT SLAYER (2013)
Note: When you walk into a movie called JACK THE GIANT
SLAYER (originally KILLER) - you are pretty much guaranteed a great time unless
SYFY threw it together just to fill their "we made some movies this year
roster". Yeah - that's a message to SYFY to step it on their SYFY
originals. Okay, now I can do this review, just had to get that off my chest.
Originally slated to come out in 2012, whatever the producers
of this were waiting for, was well worth it. This one is a well crafted and
brilliant re-tooled vision of the Jack and the beanstalk story. Attention to
details on the CGI with this one is so sickening is commendable even for people
that hate CGI. Everything from the teeth and finger nails on the giants are
excellently detailed and the sets are simply epic. Although I am a 3D guy, this
movie probably didn't need it to be great (although the rain effects and having
a windmill thrown in your face, were pretty cool).
Choosing to case Nicholas Hoult (X-MEN FIRST CLASS, WARM BODIES) was a great move and he does an amazing job as an un-assuming but brave Jack. Ewan McGregor as Elmont is probably the most likable character and Elenaor Tomlinson is credible if not capable in her role as Isabelle, the films leading female.
Choosing to case Nicholas Hoult (X-MEN FIRST CLASS, WARM BODIES) was a great move and he does an amazing job as an un-assuming but brave Jack. Ewan McGregor as Elmont is probably the most likable character and Elenaor Tomlinson is credible if not capable in her role as Isabelle, the films leading female.
JACK THE GIANT SLAYER
doesn't waste any time flexing its story telling muscles - but there is a
slightly slow start for those just wanting to see non-stop action. There is a
pleasant surprise in this film as well, with the voicing and look of the lead
giant General Fallon so be sure to check it out. It pretty much boosted this
film into the MUST BUY category when it comes out on BLU-RAY or DVD if like me,
you are still stuck in 2009. SO do you take the family? Well maybe not kids
below the age of 10 (just a figure, not a solid guideline) unless they are
comfortable with the ideas of humans getting eaten by giants.
Having said that, there is tons of action, humor and fun for just about everyone. For some this movie might feel a bit un-even switching from serious to humor to serious and back, but for me that was actually part of the charm for this one (agreeing, it doesn't always work).
Having said that, there is tons of action, humor and fun for just about everyone. For some this movie might feel a bit un-even switching from serious to humor to serious and back, but for me that was actually part of the charm for this one (agreeing, it doesn't always work).
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