The CGI wizards in Hollywood have taken an old fairy tale and made it into kind of a big video game. This time Jack climbs the beanstalk to encounter not just one giant, but a whole village of them in…Jack the Giant Slayer.

Shot in 3D and packed with CGI, director Bryan Singer uses his skills to create a whole new story that kids may love. Sure there is a little romance and some gross out vulgar humor but hey, they are giants after all.

The CGI was a bit over the top but that is the way these fantasy movies are made these days. That along with a great acting cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy, and Nicholas Hoult (who plays Jack).

The Giants are supposed to be scary, but, in fact, they seem a bit comical to me. Are there any flaws in this movie? Sure…but I'm pretty confident this film is targeting a younger audience, so it should do just fine.

The flick-o-meter gives Jack the Giant Slayer a 3 out of 5. Nothing says fun like a bunch of big lumbering gross giants but, after a while, the CGI gave me a headache. Then again, that just may be the hangover after last week's Oscars.

Jack the Giant Slayer is showing at Carmike Cinemas in Cartersville.