JACK THE GIANT SLAYER ("BRYAN SINGER FILM?")

Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan Mcgregor, Eleanor Tomlinson.

Director: Bryan Singer.

If you go for Jack the Giant Slayer expecting a Bryan Singer(-Christopher Mcquarrie) film then you will be better off watching one of his earlier films on DVD.

Jack (Nicholas Hoult) who is the son of a farmer grows up believing in the legend of the giants just like Princess Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson). Following some unexpected events Isabelle gets trapped in the land of the giants and Jack sets out on a rescue mission along with the soldiers.

The basic flaw with the film is that it should have been promoted as a kids’ film instead of a Bryan Singer film considering the simplicity(not in a positive sense) of the plot. I wonder if the film was made under the premise that the audience are so docile that the romance, the set up, the fights and the villains and everything else appears to happen/come on screen at the flick of a button.

I have to admit that the lead pair is cute. Cinematography is wonderful and the 3D is a treat to the eyes especially when combined with the awesome CG. But all that does not make the film an interesting watch.

Iam giving a 2.5/5 for Jack the Giant Slayer. It’s passable. Your kid may like it though.

IMDB LINK - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351685/?ref_=sr_2

Rating Scale (Out of 5)

Less than 2                   -           Unwatchable.

2 to 2.25                      -           Below average.

2.5 to 2.75                   -           Average.

3 to 3.25                      -           Good.

3.5 to 3.75                   -           Great.

4 to 4.25                      -           Exceptional.

4.5 and above               -           Extraordinary.