I went into this movie with no expectations, and I was still disappointed. The entire beginning segment mirrors Hellboy II: The Golden Army in storytelling method so closely I had to mind check that it was not the same director. Irritation at the familiar-yet-inferior beginning aside, the entire movie felt like a slow climb that never actually ends up going anywhere. It begins with potential, what could have been a great fairy-tale retelling - it ends a silly replay of the same-old-same-old. This does nothing for the tale of Jack and the Giants. Watch one of the older, better re-tellings. Please note, this is absolutely NOT a movie for children. I saw children, even babies, at this screening, all of whom left slightly more frightened of the world, though they might not have understood completely why. I didn't walk out, but I would never watch it again, nor would I recommend it to anyone. One star for Bill Nighy's voice acting (always a treat), one star for Ewan McGregor's hair.
Review of Jack the Giant Slayer
