Go An Adventure! by MedRed Ever since I saw the original trailer for this movie, I was concerned that the story of Jack and the Beanstalk was far too simple to turn into a full length movie. At the same time, I was...
So-so Giant Slayer by Icansayithere It was "okay" - I expected a little more 3-D action from the impression I got from the trailers. For my first IMAX experience, I wish I hadn't spent the extra money. The story line was good, a little...
Must Go! IMAX is best by rleu The 3D IMAX experience was amazing for this movie. Was suspenseful and exciting. Careful if you bring younger kids they will get scared. I brought my 9 and 14 year old and they did fine. My son (9)...
75 Boston Globe | Tom Russo A giant chef character is an icky bit of inspiration (complete with booger humor to soothe any shell-shocked young’uns in the audience), and the monsters are key to an epic-scale third act. If you thought the tale ended when Jack clambered back down from the skies, then you haven’t given it as much thought as Singer. Read full review
70 The Hollywood Reporter | Todd McCarthy There's little facetious comedy a la the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. It's all traditional stuff, done well but without an original spark. Read full review
63 Philadelphia Inquirer | Steven Rea Peter Jackson devotees may not like to hear this, but Jack the Giant Slayer is far more accomplished, visually speaking, than The Hobbit: An Unexpected Snooze, I mean, Journey. Read full review
63 USA Today | Claudia Puig Vivid visuals are the key to this handsome and moderately entertaining adventure. And the tone is more fairy-tale appropriate than video-game friendly, though the effects-laden swashbuckling sometimes obscures efforts at light whimsy. Read full review