The story begins with Jack, a young farm boy who feels unfulfilled by his daily routine. After trading the family cow for magic beans, Jack's life changes dramatically. The beans grow into a giant beanstalk leading to a land of giants. When a giant, played by Ian McShane, starts terrorizing a kingdom by stealing their golden eggs, Jack decides to climb the beanstalk. There, he meets the giant's daughter, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, and together they devise a plan to defeat the giant and save the kingdom.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its visual effects and the performances of its cast. It did not perform well at the box office, given its production budget.
| Film (Year) | Budget | Box Office | Avi Index (est.) | Notes | |-------------|--------|------------|------------------|-------| | Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) | $195M | $198M | 48 | Poor theatrical, decent catalog | | Prince of Persia (2010) | $200M | $336M | 52 | Slightly better legs, same cultural void | | Stardust (2007) | $70M | $137M | 78 | Cult classic, high RVP | | The Wolfman (2010) | $150M | $139M | 31 | No repeat value | | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) | $90M | $962M | 92 | Franchise engine |
The story begins with Jack, a young farm boy who feels unfulfilled by his daily routine. After trading the family cow for magic beans, Jack's life changes dramatically. The beans grow into a giant beanstalk leading to a land of giants. When a giant, played by Ian McShane, starts terrorizing a kingdom by stealing their golden eggs, Jack decides to climb the beanstalk. There, he meets the giant's daughter, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, and together they devise a plan to defeat the giant and save the kingdom.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its visual effects and the performances of its cast. It did not perform well at the box office, given its production budget.
| Film (Year) | Budget | Box Office | Avi Index (est.) | Notes | |-------------|--------|------------|------------------|-------| | Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) | $195M | $198M | 48 | Poor theatrical, decent catalog | | Prince of Persia (2010) | $200M | $336M | 52 | Slightly better legs, same cultural void | | Stardust (2007) | $70M | $137M | 78 | Cult classic, high RVP | | The Wolfman (2010) | $150M | $139M | 31 | No repeat value | | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) | $90M | $962M | 92 | Franchise engine |