Beowulf

Year of Release: 2007
Genre: Action / Fantasy
Rating: PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, sexual material, nudity.
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Robert Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, Crispin Glover, John Malkovich, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Costas Mandylor

Date Of Review: February 2008

Just when we thought the Sword and Sandal genre had seen it all with “300”, along comes “Beowulf”. For the uninitiated “Bewoulf” is an age-old European tale about a warrior who must defeat a terrifying monster called Grendel who is tearing up villages and towns. Based on the classic poem, the “Beowulf” tale has been brought to screen in various incarnations throughout the years. Christopher Lambert starred in “Beowulf” (1999), Gerard Butler starred in “Beowulf and Grendel” (2005) and more recently Chris Bruno starred in the TV movie “Grendel” (2007). It seems everyone wants to bring their own interpretation to the screen. This latest version of “Beowulf” went all out to top the others. It was made on a massive budget of $150 million and was filmed in 3-D.  I was fortunate enough to catch “Beowulf” in IMAX 3-D and let’s just say it was somewhat of a visual feast. It was like spending 2 hours on a theme park ride. It was that action-packed, loud, over-the-top and in your face, that I am sure I will have to watch it again in 2-D just to get the most out of the story.

Director Robert Zemeckis (“Back To The Future”) has cleverly crafted a film that makes perfect use of today’s groundbreaking technology. Grendel is certainly one of the most frightening monsters to hit the big screen in the new millennium. Also, how they made 50 year old Ray Winstone look and perform like an unstoppable warrior is an achievement in itself. The groundbreaking imagery of this film has to be seen to be believed. “Beowulf” is a perfect fit for today’s Playstation crowd. It is fast-paced, full of action, it has plenty of frights, a terrifying beast that is sure to scare more than just young children, not to mention the mother of all monsters, a CGI-nude Angelina Jolie (as the scintillatingly seductive mother of the beast) who is the icing on this lavishly produced spectacle. “Beowulf” is an experience that is well worth taking, especially with the glasses. I cannot recall ever seeing another 3-D movie that works as well as this one.  

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Beowulf (1999) [DVD]
In this futuristic version of the 8th-century poem, medieval culture is blended with modern technology, as mysterious wanderer Beowulf (Christopher Lambert) takes on the dangerous Grendel, a nocturnal creature killing warriors stationed at a distant fortress called "the Outpost." With Oliver Cotton, Patricia Velasquez. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; featurette.

Beowulf & The Anglo-Saxons (2006) [DVD]
The epic poem of the legendary Anglo-Saxon warrior Beowulf and his memorable battles with the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon is explored in this entertaining documentary. Featuring breathtaking location cinematography, computer animation, archival documents, and interviews, the program celebrates the enduring 8th-century myth that author J.R.R. Tolkien famously recognized as vital to mankind's cultural legacy. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Beowulf & Grendel (2005) [DVD]
Lo! Hearken all ye to the legendary tale of the heroic Beowulf (Gerard Butler), who charges into blood-soaked adventure when coming to the aid of a mighty king whose kingdom is blighted by the ferocious wrath of the monstrous troll Grendel (Ingvar Eggert Sigurdsson). Action-packed fantasy based on the epic poem also stars Sarah Polley, Stellan Skarsgard, and Tony Curran. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurette; interviews; photo gallery and more.

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