"Jack the Giant Slayer"

Rico · February 10, 2013, 05:25:13 PM

This looks to be a fun and cool movie. Comes out on March 1st this year.

Release Date: March 1, 2013 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)
Studio: New Line Cinema (Warner Bros.)
Director: Bryan Singer
Screenwriter: Darren Lemke, Christopher McQuarrie, Dan Studney
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language)
Official Website: JacktheGiantSlayer.com | Facebook

Plot Summary: "Jack the Giant Slayer" tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=51733

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ6aeaGQKUE#ws

Dangelus · February 11, 2013, 09:24:02 PM

So is someone STILL going to argue that all these "alternate take" fairytale movies coming out are just a coincidence, they were all planned years ago and are not just jumping on the cash cow / band wagon / trends? Sheesh.

Rico · February 12, 2013, 07:12:49 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on February 11, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
So is someone STILL going to argue that all these "alternate take" fairytale movies coming out are just a coincidence, they were all planned years ago and are not just jumping on the cash cow / band wagon / trends? Sheesh.

Not quite sure what you mean? Are you just saying we are getting more of them currently? I've been reading the Grimm Fairy Tales comic series for many years now - way before the current crop of TV and movies came about.

Bromptonboy · February 12, 2013, 09:58:28 AM

I have to get cracking on my re-imagining of Rapunzel...

Dangelus · February 12, 2013, 12:05:39 PM

Quote from: Rico on February 12, 2013, 07:12:49 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on February 11, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
So is someone STILL going to argue that all these "alternate take" fairytale movies coming out are just a coincidence, they were all planned years ago and are not just jumping on the cash cow / band wagon / trends? Sheesh.

Not quite sure what you mean? Are you just saying we are getting more of them currently? I've been reading the Grimm Fairy Tales comic series for many years now - way before the current crop of TV and movies came about.

I mean a couple of shows / movies of this genre get green lit now it seems every fairytale is going to get retold in this fashion. Just starting to feel like people are trying to cash in a little :)

Rico · February 12, 2013, 03:49:39 PM

I guess that's sort of the case, but of course fairy tales of many kinds have been around a very long time and really make a good source for movies & tv (think of all the Disney animated movies we have gotten over the years in this area). I just judge them on a case by case basis. If it looks good, I'll check it out.

sheldor · February 13, 2013, 04:00:36 PM

Oh yeah - definitely planning to see this.

Geekyfanboy · February 15, 2013, 11:09:23 AM

Yeah I think this will be the first movie I see this year. I wanted to see Hanzel and Gretel but I don't think I'm going to make it out there for that one.

Dangelus · February 15, 2013, 01:00:11 PM

I'm holding out for "Humpty Dumpty: Wall Demolitionist" ;)

Rico · February 22, 2013, 05:06:35 PM

New international poster.

Jobydrone · February 23, 2013, 05:53:28 AM

This and even more so the forthcoming "Oz" are more interesting to me as reimaginings because they seem more appropriate for kids, with stuff included to keep parents and other grownups interested. Hanzel and Gretyl was not this. Just makes more sense for the properties to keep them family friendly. It's a shame and a missed opportunity for "Witch Hunters".

Rico · March 02, 2013, 03:56:41 PM

Saw this movie today with Mark and enjoyed it. Fun retelling of a classic story. I thought the cast did a good job too. Quite a good crowd seeing it, many families with their kids. Cool and fun movie.

Bryancd · March 02, 2013, 04:14:50 PM

Good to hear as they reviews haven't been so hot.

Rico · March 02, 2013, 05:53:32 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on March 02, 2013, 04:14:50 PM
Good to hear as they reviews haven't been so hot.

Bryan, you should know by now that I don't listen to reviews. I make up my own mind - as everyone should. :)

WillEagle · March 03, 2013, 06:14:43 AM

I do want to see this but probably won't catch it at the theater with Oz coming out next weekend. There just isn't enough time in the day sometimes.