Jack the Giant Killer (2012)

A fairy tale for the little ones.

Based on the title and the trailer, I was expecting something with a bit more grit and a darker tone, but clearly, that wasn't on the menu (it would have felt way too much like Hansel & Gretel). There’s plenty of action and destruction, yet there isn't a single drop of blood to be found. While the characters are decent enough, their gags and antics feel dated and predictable.

The movie doesn't have any glaring flaws, but it's far from being anything special. It's a solid two hours to sit down and watch with the kids.

So, is this actually more boring than Hansel & Gretel?

Benjamin Ruiz60 said:So you're saying it's even more of a snooze than Hansel & Gretel?

Man, Hansel & Gretel is such a classic!! 😁

Benjamin Ruiz60 said:So, you're saying it's even more tedious than Hansel & Gretel?

Oh, I'm saying it's boring in a completely different way.

Hansel & Gretel is just a mindless slasher flick full of gore, gratuitous nudity, and cheesy one-liners.
Jack and the Beanstalk, on the other hand, is a proper fairy tale complete with giants, enchanted realms, and noble knights.

The whole vibe feels remarkably similar to First Knight starring Richard Gere.

I really enjoyed this one.
It’s just easy, two-hour entertainment right from your couch.
Would I have wasted my time or money at a theater? Probably not. But watching it at home? A solid 4/5.

hollowmaker242 said:I actually liked the movie.
It’s solid, low-effort two-hour entertainment for a night in front of the TV.
If I’d sat through this in a theater, I would have felt ripped off—both in cash and time—but watching it at home? 4/5.

So, if you pay for a bad movie, it's a bad movie.
But if you watch that exact same movie for free, suddenly it's "much better"?

Is that some kind of communalist, hippie logic for rating films??? 😁

Has anyone happened to stumble upon a version where the aspect ratio is set to 1.85 instead of the standard 2.40?
I realize you can technically zoom in, but then you end up stretching the frame, which just makes the whole thing look amateurish and distorted...

Total waste of time. Not even worth discussing. Kids will probably love it, though.