Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Blu-ray 3D [Region Free] - Blu-ray Forum

Paul H · 03-02-2013, 12:47 AM

Jack the Giant Slayer 3D Blu-ray

Went to the first 3D showing today and was very impressed.

This is what I would call a seriously oriented, fairytale coming to life with an air of believability. Found it very entertaining.

The very young could be frightened with the thought of being eaten.

Native 3D is used generously with many realistic moments. Think the 3D cinematography also takes advantage of increasing camera intra-axial distances for realistic stereo effects that help creat a miniaturization look for towns people when Giants are present.

There were only around 25 people at the first 3D version show, but I hope the word gets out that it is entertaining for a very successful theatrical run.

Will definitely purchase the BD 3D when it becomes available.

Paul

Interesting article on the shooting of the movie.

tigermoth · 03-02-2013, 01:46 AM

Critics are split on this one 50% each on Rotten Tomatoes with over 100 reviews making that up. I am looking forward to seeing it when it opens in my country. Saw the trailer before Hansel and Gretel and the 3D looks really good.

sookymonster · 03-02-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul H

Went to the first 3D showing today and was very impressed.

This is what I would call a seriously oriented, fairytale coming to life with an air of believability. Found it very entertaining.

The very young could be frightened with the thought of being eaten.

Native 3D is used generously with many realistic moments. Think the 3D cinematography also takes advantage of increasing camera intra-axial distances for realistic stereo effects that help creat a miniaturization look for towns people when Giants are present.

There were only around 25 people at the first 3D version show, but I hope the word gets out that it is entertaining for a very successful theatrical run.

Will definitely purchase the BD 3D when it becomes available.

Paul

Interesting article on the shooting of the movie.

Great post, thanks Paul. It seems like something to see and I am looking forward to it now.Will check out the link you posted now

Peanut Giggleface · 03-02-2013, 02:06 AM

Hi everyone, new here, but have lurked for a while.

I went to see this today at first showing as well. There were only about 10 people in the audience, which is fine by me!!!

I can't speak to any technical aspects, but I don't think the 3D was all that great. There were a lot of segments of the movie where it was just people talking and there, the depth was adequate, but nothing more than average. But those really aren't the kind of scenes where 3D can shine. There were some scenes where the 3D was integral to the story telling, but they were a smaller part of the movie than I would have liked. These parts were great though. Overall for the $180 million budget, I wanted to be wowed. I wasn't. I would have liked to have seen more elements of the story where the 3D could have been utilized and allowed to stand out.

The previews were numerous though, and there are a lot of good looking 3D movies coming this spring and summer:

Epic - awesome preview can't wait for this one
the Croods - looks pretty good, not interested in the storyline though
GI Joe - lots of action, pretty good looking 3D
Man of Steel - looks great, lots of action, good story
Despicable Me - awesome preview with cool pop outs (LOVE that)
Oz the Great and Powerful - awesome preview can't wait for this one
Jurassic Park - looks pretty good for a remix (is that the proper technical term?) LOL

Anyway, just my $.02.

Taygan315 · 03-02-2013, 03:00 AM

Thanks Paul. Appreciate your thoughts and impressions on this one. SO buying this when it is released on 3D Blu.

tigermoth · 03-02-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut Giggleface

Hi everyone, new here, but have lurked for a while.

I went to see this today at first showing as well. There were only about 10 people in the audience, which is fine by me!!!

I can't speak to any technical aspects, but I don't think the 3D was all that great. There were a lot of segments of the movie where it was just people talking and there, the depth was adequate, but nothing more than average. But those really aren't the kind of scenes where 3D can shine. There were some scenes where the 3D was integral to the story telling, but they were a smaller part of the movie than I would have liked. These parts were great though. Overall for the $180 million budget, I wanted to be wowed. I wasn't. I would have liked to have seen more elements of the story where the 3D could have been utilized and allowed to stand out.

The previews were numerous though, and there are a lot of good looking 3D movies coming this spring and summer:

Epic - awesome preview can't wait for this one
the Croods - looks pretty good, not interested in the storyline though
GI Joe - lots of action, pretty good looking 3D
Man of Steel - looks great, lots of action, good story
Despicable Me - awesome preview with cool pop outs (LOVE that)
Oz the Great and Powerful - awesome preview can't wait for this one
Jurassic Park - looks pretty good for a remix (is that the proper technical term?) LOL

Anyway, just my $.02.

Other sources are saying $195 million. Yikes! I presumed the budget was much smaller from seeing the trailers like 60-70 million.

Paul H · 03-02-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermoth

Other sources are saying $195 million. Yikes! I presumed the budget was much smaller from seeing the trailers like 60-70 million.

Not surprised considering the amount of special-effect work and planning that obviously was a passion for the scope of the production. It excited my inner child.

Jbug · 03-02-2013, 04:19 PM

Saw it Friday night with two others. We all liked it and I found the 3D to be good. I'll be picking up the 3D BD when available.

keb33509 · 03-02-2013, 04:51 PM

It's bombing.

whippet · 03-04-2013, 04:18 AM

Saw this last night and thought the 3d was weak, but it could have been the theater setup. Very dark in some spots and I had to take the glasses off every once in a while to make sure the picture was 3d.
I thought Hansel & Gretel was much better.

Will still buy both on Blu Ray for sure.

Story was very entertaining in both films!

MovieFanatic2010 · 06-16-2013, 11:54 AM

The review is up and the 3D got a 4.5 of 5....

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jack-.../68087/#Review

I pre-ordered this one and can't wait to check it out.

Jay Ellis · 06-16-2013, 12:37 PM

I'm excited about Tuesday. I saw JTGS at the theatre and have been eagerly waiting for the 3D bluray release!

DavidGQ · 06-16-2013, 07:10 PM

I saw this in the theater and like it a lot. Wish the price is lower though. Maybe I will wait out.

Taygan315 · 06-17-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieFanatic2010

The review is up and the 3D got a 4.5 of 5....

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jack-.../68087/#Review

I pre-ordered this one and can't wait to check it out.

When do I get my copy Dave?? You got me one right? Right?

Picking this one up tomorrow......got a $25 BB card for Fathers Day yesterday so this will take the sting out of this flicks high price 3D blu debut.

palmeiro · 06-17-2013, 07:09 PM

I didn't hate this movie and 3D in theater so preordered it at Amazon and received the copy today.

I can no longer be a lazy bum and get Sunday paper, check the prices of 3D movies at Best Buy/Target/Walmart then determine whether to buy in store or buy from Amazon... then go online and cancel the order from Amazon. After realizing price is $27.99 at Target, I went online to see if Amazon lowered it to $27.99 or I should cancel it and noticed it was already in the process of shipping. At least price was $27.99 like it should be. I guess Amazon realized people like to cancel on Sunday so they now start the shipping process on Sunday instead of Monday morning. Oh well, I guess I should do a bit more work and check prices on Wednesday or so at sites that lists Sunday ads earlier in the week.

I am looking forward to watching it at home.

Jay Ellis · 06-18-2013, 08:20 PM

I saw Jack the Giant Slayer at the theatre in 3d. On 3d bluray, the movie is gorgeous. The picture is pristine with great clarity and detail. The 3d is very good with impressive depth and scale befitting a movie shot in native 3d. I'd rank the quality of the 3d as better than Hansel and Gretel and almost as good as The Hobbit. Like the Hobbit, the 3d is not in your face as much as a feature that adds to the immersive feel of the visual presentation. Oh yeah, and the bluray comes with a cool lenticular slipcover!!!

Paul H · 06-18-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Ellis

I saw Jack the Giant Slayer at the theatre in 3d. On 3d bluray, the movie is gorgeous. The picture is pristine with great clarity and detail. The 3d is very good with impressive depth and scale befitting a movie shot in native 3d. I'd rank the quality of the 3d as better than Hansel and Gretel and almost as good as The Hobbit. Like the Hobbit, the 3d is not in your face as much as a feature that adds to the immersive feel of the visual presentation. Oh yeah, and the bluray comes with a cool lenticular slipcover!!!

Agreed! Some scenes seem to surpass the Hobbit in that stereo Left and Right cameras are separated farther apart in some scenes to make the people look tiny in stereo compared to the Giants. Excellent affect!

Lebby420 · 01-14-2025, 05:03 PM

I really enjoyed this movie but I don’t have a 3D tv to try the 3D disc sadly

WaverBoy · 01-14-2025, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lebby420

I really enjoyed this movie but I don’t have a 3D tv to try the 3D disc sadly

Get one cheap off Craigslist or FB Marketplace!

Lebby420 · 01-15-2025, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

Get one cheap off Craigslist or FB Marketplace!

None in my area unfortunately.

03-02-2013, 12:47 AM	#1
Paul H Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:3	Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Blu-ray 3D [Region Free] Jack the Giant Slayer 3D Blu-ray Went to the first 3D showing today and was very impressed. This is what I would call a seriously oriented, fairytale coming to life with an air of believability. Found it very entertaining. The very young could be frightened with the thought of being eaten. Native 3D is used generously with many realistic moments. Think the 3D cinematography also takes advantage of increasing camera intra-axial distances for realistic stereo effects that help creat a miniaturization look for towns people when Giants are present. There were only around 25 people at the first 3D version show, but I hope the word gets out that it is entertaining for a very successful theatrical run. Will definitely purchase the BD 3D when it becomes available. Paul Interesting article on the shooting of the movie. Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-20-2013 at 04:56 AM.

01-14-2025, 05:03 PM	#18
Lebby420 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2024 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:23 DVD collection:11	I really enjoyed this movie but I don’t have a 3D tv to try the 3D disc sadly Last edited by Lebby420; 01-15-2025 at 03:55 AM.

03-02-2013, 01:46 AM	#2
tigermoth Active Member Member since:Oct 2011	Critics are split on this one 50% each on Rotten Tomatoes with over 100 reviews making that up. I am looking forward to seeing it when it opens in my country. Saw the trailer before Hansel and Gretel and the 3D looks really good.

03-02-2013, 02:06 AM	#4
Peanut Giggleface Junior Member Member since:Oct 2012	Hi everyone, new here, but have lurked for a while. I went to see this today at first showing as well. There were only about 10 people in the audience, which is fine by me!!! I can't speak to any technical aspects, but I don't think the 3D was all that great. There were a lot of segments of the movie where it was just people talking and there, the depth was adequate, but nothing more than average. But those really aren't the kind of scenes where 3D can shine. There were some scenes where the 3D was integral to the story telling, but they were a smaller part of the movie than I would have liked. These parts were great though. Overall for the $180 million budget, I wanted to be wowed. I wasn't. I would have liked to have seen more elements of the story where the 3D could have been utilized and allowed to stand out. The previews were numerous though, and there are a lot of good looking 3D movies coming this spring and summer: Epic - awesome preview can't wait for this one the Croods - looks pretty good, not interested in the storyline though GI Joe - lots of action, pretty good looking 3D Man of Steel - looks great, lots of action, good story Despicable Me - awesome preview with cool pop outs (LOVE that) Oz the Great and Powerful - awesome preview can't wait for this one Jurassic Park - looks pretty good for a remix (is that the proper technical term?) LOL Anyway, just my $.02.

03-02-2013, 03:00 AM	#5
Taygan315 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2012 Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:2	Thanks Paul. Appreciate your thoughts and impressions on this one. SO buying this when it is released on 3D Blu.

03-02-2013, 04:19 PM	#8
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	Saw it Friday night with two others. We all liked it and I found the 3D to be good. I'll be picking up the 3D BD when available.

03-02-2013, 04:51 PM	#9
keb33509 Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:442 Trading Score:75	It's bombing.

03-04-2013, 04:18 AM	#10
whippet Senior Member Member since:Dec 2012	Saw this last night and thought the 3d was weak, but it could have been the theater setup. Very dark in some spots and I had to take the glasses off every once in a while to make sure the picture was 3d. I thought Hansel & Gretel was much better. Will still buy both on Blu Ray for sure. Story was very entertaining in both films!

06-16-2013, 11:54 AM	#11
MovieFanatic2010 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Home Theater Gallery:103 Blu-ray collection:577 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:44	The review is up and the 3D got a 4.5 of 5.... https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jack-.../68087/#Review I pre-ordered this one and can't wait to check it out.

06-16-2013, 12:37 PM	#12
Jay Ellis Senior Member Member since:Jun 2013	I'm excited about Tuesday. I saw JTGS at the theatre and have been eagerly waiting for the 3D bluray release!

06-16-2013, 07:10 PM	#13
DavidGQ Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Vienna, VA 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1184 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:72	I saw this in the theater and like it a lot. Wish the price is lower though. Maybe I will wait out.

06-17-2013, 07:09 PM	#15
palmeiro Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Chatsworth, CA Blu-ray collection:201	I didn't hate this movie and 3D in theater so preordered it at Amazon and received the copy today. I can no longer be a lazy bum and get Sunday paper, check the prices of 3D movies at Best Buy/Target/Walmart then determine whether to buy in store or buy from Amazon... then go online and cancel the order from Amazon. After realizing price is $27.99 at Target, I went online to see if Amazon lowered it to $27.99 or I should cancel it and noticed it was already in the process of shipping. At least price was $27.99 like it should be. I guess Amazon realized people like to cancel on Sunday so they now start the shipping process on Sunday instead of Monday morning. Oh well, I guess I should do a bit more work and check prices on Wednesday or so at sites that lists Sunday ads earlier in the week. I am looking forward to watching it at home.

06-18-2013, 08:20 PM	#16
Jay Ellis Senior Member Member since:Jun 2013	I saw Jack the Giant Slayer at the theatre in 3d. On 3d bluray, the movie is gorgeous. The picture is pristine with great clarity and detail. The 3d is very good with impressive depth and scale befitting a movie shot in native 3d. I'd rank the quality of the 3d as better than Hansel and Gretel and almost as good as The Hobbit. Like the Hobbit, the 3d is not in your face as much as a feature that adds to the immersive feel of the visual presentation. Oh yeah, and the bluray comes with a cool lenticular slipcover!!!

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