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Written March 12, 2013
Not too bad! Lots of action and adventure!

by cd_fox48

This movie wasn't too bad; I did like it as it had lots of action and adventure, especially since it came from a fairytale (Jack and the Beanstalk). The giants were also pretty gruesome and gross looking. The movie ended as a fairytale would end; Jack and the princess got married, had two children, and lived happily ever after. All in all, it was a good movie and I would recommend it for family viewing.
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Written March 3, 2013
A fun romp

by WinginSue

Okay so this wasn't a deep thinking movie. It was fun, had some good humor in it. It used terrific special effects. It's worth seeing because it is fun.
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So-so
Written March 9, 2013
Take it or leave it

by coachkatie93

However, there are some good special effects that would probably be great in 3-D. Overall-wait for it to come out on Netflix or Redbox.
- 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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Written March 9, 2013
Awesome movie.

by bmsbrandon

I normally NEVER write reviews, but this movie is an absolute must see. Plenty of actions, awesome story, and VERY satisfying ending-- if you are debating on seeing it, and your reading this review, I'm telling you.. GO! It was worth it, bring plenty of snacks and drinks because it is fairly long too!!!

I would also like to comment on the costumes. They were cool. Most fantasy movies have dorky costumes. The costumes the characters wear fit each character appropriately and well, and the knights just look KICK @$$!!!!!
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Written March 8, 2013
Giant of a Movie!!

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The Giants were very funny. I'm really glad I didn't miss this movie, it was very entertaining.
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Written March 4, 2013
Jack the Great!!!!

by m_mickles

Great movie! A little bit of everything in this one. I will be purchasing this for my home collection. Highly recommend for all to go and see.
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Written March 1, 2013
Miser' able

by Teacher1955

This is a movie that charged for 3D and the only experience was the beans being thrown down around you. It was a drag of a movie and a miser' able (context of another movie) experience and one I hope never to repeat. Oh, there were 7 people in a theatre set for 260.
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Written March 11, 2013
exciting simple fantasy

by sunman_jm

Good story for all who loved jack and the beanstalk. One of the better fairy tales remake as they made it simple enough without trying to create numerous undertones and hidden meaning. My boys loved it so it was a great father son movie combination.
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Written March 3, 2013
My wife and I loved this movie!

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Okay, what the heck are the people giving this a low rating looking for? The story is cool, the acting is excellent, Ewan McGregor is fantastic, the GIANTS are done very well, and the two hours fly by ... so in short, this is a great movie to pass a couple of hours with. We saw it in 3D, and while there wasn't a ton of crazy 3D stuff in it, it's kind of hard to compare unless you see it without the glasses, too. So all in all, a GO SEE movie. Don't let the idiots who look soley for 3D effects and even MORE CGI depress you. The beanstalk alone was fantastic CGI.
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Written March 3, 2013
Fun Movie, would take my nieces to it.

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The movie had some mild violence, but over all was a fun ride. It was worth the money to go out and see it, the effects were incredible.
- 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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Written March 4, 2013
Happily surprised at how good this was!

by amandajo66

We ended up seeing this movie because it's just a really bad weekend for movies, but this actually delivered! I thought it was entertaining throughout. There was a lot of action the entire movie, and I feel fairly confident that its one of the most entertaining movies out this weekend. Overall, I thought it was pretty good!
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Written March 18, 2013
a very good movie and funny

by ahellman32

This movie was good and it was funny and it had a lot of good action and nicholas hoult and ewan mcgregor did a very good job in this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written March 10, 2013
Well done retelling of the archetypal Hero's Journey!

by Ob1zenobi

Very well done. Saw in 3D but would have been just as happy to see it in 2D, it was a timing issue. We all liked it a lot!
Great retelling of one of the great mythological themes. It was good to see an updated rendition of this fine classic, they did it very well in our opinion. There were enough plot twists to keep it interesting.

I guess the jaded critics never read or watched the late great Joseph Campbell, who taught anthropology at Sara Lawrence & wrote many outstanding volumes including HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES, also POWER OF MYTH etc, which was also a PBS video series on Cosmological Archetypes years ago with Bill Moyers interviewing Campbell at the Skywalker Ranch. Some of the most worthwhile work ever done in bringing to life the real importance of the stories such as this, that depict the HERO'S JOURNEY..
When people of all ages forget Legends, folklore & Fairy Tales, they are missing a larger point.
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Written March 6, 2013
2013 Take On OLD Fairy Tale--A Goody!

by AUDREYLUVSNYC

C'mon, who doesn't love young, poor, optimistic heroes and huge, rich, gross giants (and evildoing politicians)? We've seen cartoons of fairy tales, bad renderings from decades past. This one has GIANTS, and we actually go to their world (they're pretty gross, by the way ... your young boys and girls will love the booger eater as much as you will. Ew.), hear their thundering footsteps, growling language. You can almost smell them. The effects are right for the story: There are a lot of moments that make your heart beat faster, starting with the beanstalk just ripping itself into the sky. Adults pay attention because there is a lot of wry humor that actually brings a laugh. Wonderfully cast, beautifully shot/costumed/set designed, and crisply edited. I saw this last night in a large theater and am looking forward to seeing it on the big screen again before owning the DVD. (GIANTS!!). Oh, and I'm over 50. Go. See. It. (I saw in 2D and was thrilled.)
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Written March 7, 2013
never listen to critics, giggles

by mfw2f

Was not expecting it to be a good movie, so i was told by critics of the movie, I shoud know better, it was a great movie. Good special effects and it was close to the story as possible. Will go see it again with my grandkids.
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