There's a great deal of opportunity in this film for scholarly approaches: the choices that the picture makes are that worthy of note.
Jack and the Beanstalk (2001)
Runtime: 3 hrs 4 mins
Synopsis: The classic fairy tale gets a 21st century update in this lovely Hallmark Hall of Fame production. Starring such luminaries of the silver screen as Matthew Modine (MARRIED TO THE MOB), Mia Sara (LEGEND), and Vanessa Redgrave (THE PLEDGE), JACK AND THE BEANSTALK proves, yet again, to be a... The classic fairy tale gets a 21st century update in this lovely Hallmark Hall of Fame production. Starring such luminaries of the silver screen as Matthew Modine (MARRIED TO THE MOB), Mia Sara (LEGEND), and Vanessa Redgrave (THE PLEDGE), JACK AND THE BEANSTALK proves, yet again, to be a compelling and timeless story of bravery and maturity. Set in 2001, the young boy Jack must make amends for the evil committed by his ancestors by conquering a giant intent on avenging their crimes. [More]
Genre: Television
Starring: Matthew Modine, Vanessa Redgrave, Mia Sara, Daryl Hannah, Jon Voight

