Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

2001
6.7| 0h30m| TV-PG| en
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Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
GamerTab That was an excellent one.
XoWizIama Excellent adaptation.
Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...
Kirpianuscus first - for the moral story about greed, love, selfishness and self discover. the second - for the touching performances - Vanessa Redgrave is the best example. not the last- for Matthew Modine ( as fan of him , it was the basic motif for see the series ). but the great thing who defines this series is, obvious, the smart way to use the virtues of an old classic fairy tale for a seductive show . the delicate and precise clash between worlds, the inspired choice for do the characters, the atmosphere and the drops of "The Legend" from the performance of Mia Sara. short, a beautiful series. for the whole family.
tamszikora This film is legendary, an absolute masterpiece. Mia Sara is very good, the music is beautiful (especially the love theme and the one during the scene near the end when the Harp restores everything). It's got very interesting characters, excellent and enthralling story, great character development, very creative and artistic. Nice message of peace and love, to never judge a book by it's cover. Awesome movie, it's one of my favorite film of all time..
gsteve I thought that Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story was a fantastic film. In terms of editing and cinematography, Hallmark is fast becoming well - known as producers of quality films that revitalize the old classics. Now, in terms of content, "Jack" was a film that I would take my 10-year-old to see in a theater. Because despite one bed scene when Jack (the forbearer of modern Jack) abandons his beanstalk beauty, I think the film really does well at showing what could have happened after Jack cut down the beanstalk.I liked how he built an empire with the goose's eggs. Very intriguing. Of course, nothing I have typed here is a spoiler. In terms of drama and conflict, the film does exceptionally well. Not only does Jack have to answer for the sins of the father, but he must survive in the aftermath of his short stay in the city in the clouds. But I really like what the story teaches about morals and telling the truth; about compassion and doing what is right, for the sake of living a life of integrity and courage.I would say two thumbs up, but that might violate someone else's copyright. So, I'll say Well done, Hallmark. When can I submit my application to be one of your film writers?
jandv-galt This is an excellent version following the consequences of Jack's actions many generations ago. Re-working of tales proves their existence as timeless classics. It is a terrible shame this is not available in book form. As a teaching aid this would be a fantastic opportunity to get children thinking of cause and effect. Criticising literature is always a difficult task. This version of events brings in another perspective of the tale, making Jack the villain, the dishonest thief making a good living from the riches of the 'Giant Kingdom', and the Giant being a kind hearted man who was originally simply protecting the riches of the kingdom preventing it from destruction. Does the author of the original tale intend the reader to interpret the story as such? Are these details omitted, leaving to reader assumption? Any comments would be gladly accepted.