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A subsequent escape on a rainy night throws these two together again -- but this time, one of those magical beans gets tragically wet. Boom
-- beanstalk, one that sends the princess high in the sky, all the way up to a long-forgotten land full of isolated and really angry giants. There aren't a whole lot of surprises here -- if you know the story, you know what happens
-- although "Jack the Giant Slayer" features several inspired visuals, including an incredibly cool scene in which several beanstalks sprout in an unexpected direction. Hoult and Tomlinson are fine together
-- there's nothing outlandish about either of their performances -- but they do have a nice chemistry with each other. And they make room for some of the showier performances amid the strong supporting cast, including Stanley Tucci as the duplicitous Roderick, whom the king initially believes is an ideal husband for his precious daughter but who quickly reveals his untrustworthiness and hunger for power. And speaking of scenery chewing, these giants are fearsome and fully realized creatures with the help of motion-capture technology, especially Bill Nighy as their sadistic, two-headed leader. These are not bumbling behemoths but rather nimble warriors with a taste for blood who put the fright back into fee-fi-fo-fum. "Jack the Giant Slayer," a New Line Cinema release, is rated PG-13 for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language. Running time: 117 minutes. Three stars out of four. ___ Motion Picture Association of America rating definition for PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
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