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...
Go Well done and well told adventure; fine for the whole family. by johnwdoom Have no problem recommending this movie. The story was well told and the acting was good. Giants were believeable and the story kept you on the edge of your seat; especially, when you thought it was...
Go Jack the Giant Slayer by JKetler I thought that it was fun with some unexpected action. I shut my eyes for the Giant gross stuff.. mainly the kitchen giant. I just didn't want those images in my mind. I really like the leads in this...
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