Nevertheless, the movie delivers in the entertainment department on a grand scale, full of wild and often exciting spectacle that satisfies. Ewen Bremner also plays Roderick's equally depraved attendant and appears to be enjoying every minute of it.Īdmittedly, 'Jack the Giant Slayer' is the furthest from greatest, relying more on the gargantuan visual brawns of digital magic than on the nimble brains of Jack's witty intellect, which is our continued attraction to the original fairytale and the character. And why has it taken him this long to set his plan into motion? Still, Tucci chews up the scenery while sporting a wickedly nefarious goatee and practically twirling the end of his moustache with his finger. There's essentially no reason to make the engagement necessary if Roderick already has other plans. His betrothal to Isabelle, which implies that he'll one day rule the kingdom alongside the princess, is what creates a problematic hitch within the story because his usurping desires contradict any reason for marrying her in the first place. One notable hiccup comes by way of Stanley Tucci's Lord Roderick, the sniveling advisor to the king with dark aspirations that make up much of the narrative's forward pace. Putting an end to unfair social hierarchies while doing so just happens to be an added bonus and reward for all his troubles. Whereas in the original tale Jack fights for either glory and a place in Arthur's Roundtable or for the riches and to live happily ever after, here he combats a horde of bloodthirsty giants in the name of love. Although she mostly takes part as damsel in distress and love interest, she gives Jack reason to fight and quickly develop the required courage expected of him, which also earns the respect of Elmont (Ewan McGregor). One of the new additions is Tomlinson's Princess Isabelle, daughter of King Brahmwell (Ian McShane) incidentally kidnapped by Fallon. While wandering a room full of treasures, Jack (Hoult) decides to pocket a jeweled emerald Fabergé egg though no hen is in sight and walks pass a golden harp with the image of a woman though it doesn't speak.Īlong the way, a few new twists in the adventure, particularly with the added sense of doom and endless mayhem, keeps audiences on their toes and entertained until the obligatory but terrifically satisfying climactic finish. The well-known "Fee-fi-fo-fum" phrase is uttered by Fallon, the two-headed leader voiced by Bill Nighy, but turned into the names of four snarling giants as they ready their attack. Majority of the plot, of course, comes from the better-known children's morality version and cleverly mixed in, creating a story that largely feels fresh and new while also conventional and often familiar with comical results.
A very familiar story about a simple farm boy facing his fears and growing into a courageous hero is reimagined for 21st Century moviegoers into a CGI extravaganza of gigantic proportions.Įfficient and adept at delivering grand spectacles of action-packed excitement, the movie comes from a script loosely inspired by the original British fairytale of Jack's various battles against giants with the King Arthur legend serving as backdrop. Taking note from the idea that some legends have a semblance of truth, the plot sees characters ready for war as a children's fairytale becomes reality in this medieval fantasy tale. In Bryan Singer's 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' the two discover far more than they bargained for after a single black bean is touched by water, immediately taking root and in seconds, sprouting into a massive beanstalk that reaches into the clouds.
This special edition includes both the original 94-minute cut and the re-envisioned 91-minute musical version of the classic.A pair of young daydreamers (Nicholas Hoult and Eleanor Tomlinson) from opposite ends of the social latter wish for more adventure in their lives, a momentary escape from the routine and pressure of living under the expectations of others. But when Pendragon uses his evil powers to bewitch and imprison Elaine in his enchanted fortress, Jack must cross the ocean to brave dragons, two-headed ogres and an army of ghouls to save his lady love. Farm boy Jack (Mathews) heroically rescues Princess Elaine (Judi Meredith) from sorcerer Pendragon (Thatcher) by slaying his bloodthirsty giant. Reuniting the director (Nathan Juran) and stars (Kerwin Mathews and Torin Thatcher) of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, this visual treat is a journey you'll want to take again and again. Newly Mastered in HD! A pretty princess… an evil sorcerer… a hero for all ages! Forget about beanstalks – this vivid fairy tale brilliantly re-imagines the beloved fable as a rugged adventure that delights with vigorous acting and excellent trick effects.
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