By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Jack the Giant Slayer” promises to deliver high action thrills that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. This adventure/drama/fantasy movie stomped out the competition by earning $28 million, soaring to number one in the box office during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The modern spin on the fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, gives viewers a refreshing perspective on the story. Bryan Singer, director of “X-Men,” proves to be a master of directing high speed, high impact films again with this classic story-tale. The movie stars Nicholas Hoult as the unexpected hero Jack and Eleanor Tomlinson as the independent … [Read more...] about Modern twist on old tale is sure to be a giant hit
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2013 poised to be a mega movie year for the box office
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| This year is cinematically jam-packed with action, prequels and sequels that are bound to attract viewers. Fans of drama/fantasy movies are in for a real treat with the movie “Beautiful Creatures.” Written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, production has been in the works since 2009. Lead character Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) accidentally almost kills Lena (Alice Englert) and then realizes Lena haunts his dreams. This movie is set to open on Feb. 13. “Jack the Giant Slayer” takes the epic fairy tale “Jack the Giant Killer” and revamps it to a whole other level. This modern spin stars Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor. The trailer showcases dazzling special … [Read more...] about 2013 poised to be a mega movie year for the box office