Review of Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) by Michelle D — 14 Oct 2013

Really enjoyed this rendition of the fairytale.

This review of Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) was written by Michelle D on 14 Oct 2013.

Jack the Giant Slayer has generally received mixed reviews.

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It's not as bad as it could've been but it's definitely not as good as it could have been either. Think of it as Lord of the rings lite…

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By Armchair O (122) on 30 Aug 2015

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