Jack the Giant Slayer: An IMAX 3D Experience

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  • Opened March 1, 2013 
  • 1 hr 53 min
  • PG-13 | Intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language
  • Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack (Nicholas Hoult) into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself. The IMAX release of Jack the Giant Slayer will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of An IMAX 3D Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor
  • Director: Bryan Singer
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 3D, IMAX

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nicholas Hoult as Jack in "Jack The Giant Slayer."