Jack the Giant Slayer

Name: Jack the Giant Slayer
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Released: 2013-02-27
Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane

2013 | 114 min | Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$198 million worldwide on a $195 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 209K people sought it out in the past year