The visual effects of course highlight that this was indeed not made yesterday, but the stop-motion animation has a timeless charm that adds to the adventure. The vivid colours of the sumptuous clothing worn by the aristocracy at the castle, is a kaleidoscope of beautiful primary colours, which make it look as though it was made yesterday. Jack the Giant Killer is a visual treat on this Blu-ray release from 101 Films. This is just the beginning though of a journey Jack must take to be done with Pendragon once and for all, in an adventure story that keeps throwing thrill after huge-smile-inducing thrill at you during its entire 94 minute running time. However, a peasant farmer (the titular Jack) battles the giant and saves the Princess (HURRAH!). Pendragon uses his evil spells to summon forth all manner of creatures (rendered in Harryhausen-esque stop-motion that are an absolute joy to watch) of which a giant abducts the Princess from the castle. The evil Pendragon (BOOOO) plots to gain control of Cornwall by abducting the Princess. Released on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, Jack the Giant Killer is family entertainment at its best…a swashbuckling adventure with stop-motion animation beasties that will have you cheering and booing in equal parts.