Yes, we know the story. Jack and his mother were poor, so they sold their cow. Jack got some beans in return, and angrily, his mother threw them out the window and overnight, it became a tall beanstock that led up to another world.

We also know that Jack stole some of the giant's treasures, and that the giant chased him down the beanstock. When Jack got to the bottom, he cut down the beanstock, letting the giant fall to his death.

But, Jack and the Beanstock - The Real Story tells us that the giant, otherwise known as Thunderdell, was kind and friendly. And Jack, was a theif, a murderer, and a selfish jerk.

Because his fifth ancestor, Jack Robinson, killed Thunderdell and stole the goose and the harp, there is a curse laid on the Robinson family.

The fifth Jack Robinson, the main character in this story, is motivated to end this curse. For a few reasons, including that if he doesn't, he's going to die very, very soon.

Anyone. I loved it. I intend on buying it, because I want the rest of my family to watch it. Some movies really amaze me because of their incredibly creativity.

I liked the actors. They did a great job. I also liked how they twisted the fairy tale. It teaches a moral - there's always another side to a story.

That Thunderdell died. I mean, yes, that was part of the story, but it was still sad.

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It is great to watch, and I really think others will enjoy it. It is action packed, and loaded with creativity.

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