Review of Jack the Giant Killer (1922) by Kate J — 06 Nov 2006

Puts a twist on the fiary tale that's for sure.

This review of Jack the Giant Killer (1922) was written by Kate J on 06 Nov 2006.

Jack the Giant Killer has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 17 May 2007

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By Dustin M (641) on 03 Mar 2009

Taken in context, it's great. The trick effects are pretty awesome (plasticine anyone?), and the acting's just as campy as you'd expect…

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By Phil H (1,145) on 29 Mar 2018

Yes that's right, before the dreadfully bland CGI update there was this much better film, I bet many of you didn't know the 2013 film was an…

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By Laurent L (29) on 20 Jul 2007

It was okay for a little while... but then it just got too wacky for my taste, so I turned the channel. Haha…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 18 Jan 2009

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By Wes S (1,293) on 21 Jan 2015

Jack the Giant Killer (1962) This is one of those great 1960s movie fantasies that Hollywood did for kids…

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By Colin W (183) on 04 Feb 2012

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By Aj G (105) on 26 Dec 2010

Enjoyed it with ma dad as he was re-living his childhood lol :D…

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