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Jack and the Beanstalk Movie Review
A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that part of the premise for this otherwise very family-friendly take on the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale involves a father who is said to have abandoned his family, and a scene where a child learns that his father is likely dead. The giant and his guard might frighten smaller children. Elsewhere, it's an extremely low-key affair -- very little violence, no language issues, and lots of silliness.
Community Reviews
Crustle Adult
September 20, 2021
age 9+
Cringe
Opens with a young girl - like, 9 years old - handcuffed in fur-lined cuffs with her arms above her head, wearing a short skirt, biting her lip seductively. It's absurd, and sexist, and off-putting. The whole movie continues in this fashion: women and girls pouting, finding themselves in provocative poses. This is supposed to be self-aware and funny, but, like the numerous allusions to other movies peppered throughout the film, it comes off as clumsy and unsettling instead of clever. Also, for unfathomable reasons, multiple characters speak in fake British accents. A deeply cringe-worthy movie. Terrible gender messages.
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whitebuddha Adult
June 14, 2020
age 9+
Couldn't even finish it
After the opening scene with the exaggerated swooning of Chloe Grace, the flashy smile and cheesy over acted flirting between them.... Combined with the scene in the classroom relegating males to being prince's, hero's and charming, /females to being princesses, Damsels in distress, ingenues or ugly stepsisters... We couldn't continue. Even if this is sarcastic or resolves later on, it's hard for younger children to understand. We got about 30 minutes in and no one was interested in continuing.
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What's the Story?
This live-action take on Jack and the Beanstalk begins when Jack (Colin Ford) discovers he won't pass fairy tale school without a better grade in heroism. When he sacrifices his computer for a few magic beans he tosses out the window, the adventure sprouts, and it's up the beanstalk with sidekick Grayson the Goose (Gilbert Gottfried) and friend Jillian (Chloe Moretz) to prove his heroism, battle a giant (James Earl Jones), and learn a few important lessons about perseverance.
Is It Any Good?
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK is not a home run, but it offers some decent fun for a slow afternoon. For younger kids, the silly antics and wisecracks of a golden-egg-laying goose, a gold-hoarding giant, and a mysteriously sky-bound beanstalk will be a big hit. Jack's desire to make a name for himself, prove his heroism, and make his daydreams come true are relatable.
Parents may find the effort a little underwhelming -- the acting doesn't always soar, the all-star cast isn't always put to good use, the plot is a little clunky -- but for a fun afternoon, there's enough family-friendly comedy here interspersed with winking jokes aimed at adults to enjoy in this old fairy tale with a new twist.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the notion of heroism discussed in the film. Jack wants to prove he's a hero by sacrificing something important, his beloved video game. Have you ever given up something for a greater good? What was it? What happened?
Learn more about the history of fairy tales and how they came to be.
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: June 22, 2010
- Cast: Chevy Chase, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Lloyd, Gilbert Gottfried
- Director: Gary J. Tunnicliffe
- Studio: Screen Media Films
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Book Characters, Fairy Tales
- Run time: 94 minutes
- MPAA rating: G
- Last updated: March 10, 2023
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In a chic noir atmosphere, a little boy pursues a villain in a metropolis at night and saves a beautiful girl from captivity. But these are just fantasies: in reality, schoolboy Jack is sitting at the most ordinary lesson in an ordinary school for fairy-tale characters.
A strict teacher threatens to leave him for the second year, because the negligent student did not dare to do a real feat.
Confused Jack gets beans by chance. One of them is eaten by Grace's pet goose and becomes magical, the rest grow into giant stems.
The boy and the goose go up into the clouds and meet the girl Gillian. Together they must free her friend, who has been turned into a harp by an evil giant. A new acquaintance turns out to be a traitor and leads them straight into the clutches of a giant.
The villain admits that he manipulated the girl, so she goes over to Jack's side, this time for good. Children learn the truth about their own fathers, who languished in the giant's dungeon, the common pain brings them together.
Meanwhile, Jack's mother is doing everything possible to prevent the town authorities from cutting down the mysterious stems: she understands that this is the only way home from heaven for her son.
Together, the children kidnap the harp and release it from the spell, then descend to the ground.
Goose Grayson retains his magical abilities and demands that the stern teacher Jack count the school year. A just wish is granted and the boy accepts congratulations from his friends.
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When a movie is in good quality, it's already a pleasure to watch! Comedy is great, very funny!
February 18, 2012
Zvonovars
American comedy aimed at children under 9years. Well, it’s not at all interesting for an adult to watch, the simplicity and primitivism of the plot even surprises a little, it’s just some kind of unsuccessful movie.
February 20, 2012
Shadow
is the most lame children's movie I've ever seen. stupid and pointless, with grimacing actors who think it's funnier. only to show it to morons for free...
March 2, 2012
Wilroy
The movie Jack and the Beanstalk always makes me incredibly happy for some reason. I watch it online from time to time and enjoy the atmosphere of this amazing fairy tale that has gone through millions of interpretations.
April 14, 2012
Anastasia
I think or the giant's servant - Shrek?)))
April 19, 2012
sveti734
Good fairy tale, I liked the movie. But how the Americans made a human children's film is still a mystery to me...
June 5, 2012
stupid American plot ... the same actors. movie sucks!
June 8, 2012
signorina_ciaociao
Chloe Moritz will soon grow into a talented actress. I don’t even know why Jack and the Beanstalk is so popular abroad: there are many other interesting fairy tales, I personally don’t understand this hobby, but it’s even fascinating to watch in places.
June 29, 2012
Petrov-Vodkins
for them Jack and the beanstalk - like our Little Red Riding Hood, one of the main children's fairy tales. nothing, I liked the movie, the children came to visit their son, turned them online - they sat quietly all evening, they didn’t interfere with us.
June 30, 2012
mr.
mikezo
What does "for them" mean??? Do you think that children in the West are different? Open your eyes, smart guy! They are the same everywhere, just like people in general. So you can watch online for children and adults all over the world, and everyone will find something of their own in this.
July 4, 2012
sinemashka
is an American classic in a very good production. This film can be safely shown to children - they will definitely enjoy watching it.
July 6, 2012
avtomirhr
I watched it online with my kids, I honestly expected something like an old movie about Jack and the Beanstalk, but this is a very childish video. I didn't really like it, but the kids seem to be delighted.
March 23, 2013
e_uch
Great kids movie
Nice kids movie. Special effects are below the level of the "Labyrinth", but this is not important. There is everything here - the formation of the main character and overcoming oneself, and forgiveness and struggle.
And a happy ending. A good find with a school of fairy tale heroes and a character history book. In general
April 24, 2012
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An unusual look at the well-known story. A student of a fairy school, Jack is a future hero, but he can’t accomplish a feat worthy of such a title. To help a poor mother with money, he sells his beloved cow, but in return he receives only beans and an old book. However, the beans still turn out to be useful: at night a huge tree grows out of them, and Jack and his goose go on their first exciting adventure - he has to take the Harp of Fate from the hands of an evil giant.
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