That’s the new film about the beanstalk kid with the piss-poor mom, the cow, and the beans, all busied up with one giant eye (sorry) on “Lord of the Rings” and the Hollywood obsession of turning every adventure story into a war epic.
Nicholas Holt is Jack, who lives with his uncle and
stupidly trades a horse (changes!) for magic beans which lead him and a
princess (Elanor Tomlinson) to the land of giants. Rescues by Jack abound
because even now the princess still must be helpless. Pfft. P.S. No golden eggs
here.
“Jack” endured a tortuous production and a recent title change, and the
troubles show: The giants are dodgy CGI creatures passable 10 years ago. Ewan
McGregor as a valiant hero is a hoot, and Stanley Tucci as the villain has fun
with bad teeth.
But two game actors and the often witty dialogue can’t keep
this “Giant” from getting cut off at the knees. Also, bless his heart, but I bet
Holt has never even visited a farm. C+
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