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You know a trailer has done its job when your kids look up at you wide-eyed and gasp, "Can we see that movie? Please? " That was the reaction after seeing the trailer for "Jack the Giant Slayer" while we were waiting for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in December. I couldn"t help but smile, as I knew my kids" appetites for adventure were already whipped up by having read "The Hobbit" in preparation for our movie outing. Now I knew that there would be at least one more fun film in the same genre for us to see before the second part of the Tolkien trilogy hit the screens.

A familiar story

"Jack the Giant Slayer" is not based so much on the familiar story from your childhood, "Jack and the Beanstalk, " as on the older and more adventure-laden fairytale, "Jack and the Giant Killer." In this more gruesome version of the tale, Jack is a young man living under the reign of King Arthur who longs to fight the giants who terrorize the land. In this older tale, Jack finds adventure battling giants and rescuing a kidnapped princess.

Watching the trailer, I can"t help but think of another story set in Europe centuries ago. Another farm boy battles evil, faces creatures of unusual size, fights to rescue a kidnapped princess, and finds love, true love. Yes, it reminds me of "The Princess Bride." I dare not hold the film to such a standard, but I"d love to see it measure up to that cult classic in at least some ways.

An all-star cast

Director, Bryan Singer of "X-Men" fame brings together a great cast for this film. Nicholas Hoult, the young actor who portrays Jack, is a veteran actor who has been making movies most of his life. Ewan McGregor brings tension to the story in the form of Jack"s rival, Elmont. Bill Nighy, Ian McShane and the wonderfully funny Stanley Tucci also hold leading roles. Relative newcomer, Eleanor Tomlinson, plays the princess who steals Jack"s heart.

Riding a wave

"Jack the Giant Slayer" comes along riding a wave of popularity created by other fairytale movies and television shows that have hit the screen in the last couple of years. Will it have what it takes to keep the momentum going? It definitely looks a lot better than the 1962 version of the same essential story, "Jack the Giant Killer." With full 3D presentation, great special effects and a director familiar with what it takes to bring heroes to life on screen, I think it has a good shot.

"Jack the Giant Slayer" opens on March 1 in 2D, 3D, and IMAX theaters. Mark your calendars and check it out for yourself.