This re-imagining of the classic children's tale stars Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, and Eleanor Tomilson. Jack (Hoult) is a peasant farmer who is tasked by his uncle to sell his horse and cart. Upon arriving at the market, however, he agrees to exchange them for a pouch of magic beans from a mischievous monk. When a thunderstorm hits, the beans unexpectedly sprout into a giant beanstalk, linking Earth to the feared land of the giants, the subject of a famous legend that Jack heard many times in his youth. Princess Isabelle (Tomilson), the descendent of the king who defeated the giants, is swept away by the beanstalk, so it is up to Jack, the king's trusted advisor, Elmont (McGregor), and Isabelle's suspicious fiancé Roderick, (Tucci), to rescue her, and defeat the giants once and for all. As far as big-budgeted, CGI remakes of classic tales are concerned, this is pretty much run-of-the-mill. Obviously, the plot is corny, and rather ludicrous at times, but it is coherent enough to be mildly enjoyable. Its biggest strength is undoubtedly its visual effects; the giants are really quite impressive. Don't go into this film looking for a stimulating story line. Go to see a passable action flick with plenty of eye candy.
Should you see it: Sure
Grade: C+
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