Enough complaining about the magical, mythical writer’s block and the idiocy that is the NY Jets front office (Revis is about to be traded for a pittance and there is nobody in the draft that is worth the squeeze). No more flim flam about finding my purpose and meaning in writing or anything remotely like that. I want to talk about films. Namely, I want to talk about Jack the Giant Slayer.
The film, directed by Bryan Singer, is a combination of two fairy tales, Jack and the Beanstalk and Jack the Giant Killer. Beyond that, lead writer Christopher McQuarrie (X-Men, Mission Impossible 4, The Wolverine) has created an interesting connective tissue between the myths and set up possible franchise opportunities with clever clues and item drops. The world of Jack is dynamic, beautiful, and just slightly steampunk-esque. There is a lot here to be happy about–between the quality of actors, acting, and scenery. On the other hand, the 3D leaves a great deal to be desired.
The 3D was blurry near the edges and showed evidence of fractured rendering, which could be the projector but is likely the film itself. 3D is a renewed medium, not a new one, and it is one that is hard to get right.
I encourage everyone to see this film if for nothing more than the fun of it. The movie was a joy to watch.