| | Beowulf DVD
| Category | Action DVDs, Action/Adventure Movies, Animation Videos, Animated Characters, Animated Worlds, Epic, Legends | | Starring | Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone, John Malkovich, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Crispin Glover, Robin Wright | | Director | Robert Zemeckis | | Composer | Alan Silvestri | | Director of Photography | Robert Presley | | Executive Producer | Roger Avary, Neil Gaiman, Martin Shafer | | Producer | Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey, Jack Rapke | | Screenwriter | Roger Avary, Neil Gaiman |
Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; Soundtrack Spanish; English Subtitles; DVD Included
Director Robert Zemeckis mines the epic Old English poem for his latest action adventure to feature performance capture animation. The medieval tale was adapted for the screen by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avery, and no doubt it bears little resemblance to the text you studied in high school. So the story goes, King Hrothgar (Anthony Hopkins) and his people are being terrorized by the horrific monster Grendel (Crispin Glover). Hrothgar puts out a call to any brave man who can come and slay the monster. Enter Beowulf (Ray Winstone) and his brave band of soldiers. Beowulf is a mighty warrior, and he quickly dispatches Grendel, but in doing so he enrages Grendel's mother--played here by an extremely sexy and serpentine Angelina Jolie. Beowulf journeys out to lay waste to Grendel's mother as well, but soon finds his resolve tested by great temptation. His choice ultimately brings about a new curse--one far worse than Grendel--and he must live with regret, until the day finally comes when he is given a chance for redemption.
Zemeckis first utilized performance capture in the magical Christmas story POLAR EXPRESS, but one certainly shouldn't expect any dancing elves in BEOWULF. The film features enough gore and bloodshed to rival a teen slasher film, and in the 3D versions, the viewer is sometimes given the perspective of blood actually raining down upon them. However, if one can stomach the ooze and innards, the 3D effects are truly something to behold, as spears and dragons seem to soar mere inches from your face. No doubt poetry purists will have much to haggle with in this violent, sexed-up version of the tale, but teenage boys everywhere are likely to queue up multiple times--if not to see Grendel, then to eyeball his mother.
Theatrical Release - NOVEMBER 16, 2007 Beowulf Reviews: 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he cast all deliver fine performances, with Ray Winstone perfectly capturing the animalistic, testosterone-drenched Beowulf."-- Kate Bryant, Ultimate DVD 3 stars out of 4 -- "As envisioned by director Robert Zemeckis, BEOWULF is a sight to behold: The landscape and visuals are powerfully sweeping..."-- Claudia Puig, USA Today "[A] soulfully spectacular medieval monster movie....Solemnly gorgeous..." -- Grade: B+-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[A]s humans battle monsters, Zemeckis springs so many pow 3-D surprises you'll think BEOWULF is your own private fun house."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone 4 stars out of 5 -- "BEOWULF is a massive step forward, with an immersive depth and clarity of vision..."-- Tom Ambrose, Empire "BEOWULF blends pre-modern storytelling and the latest virtual cinema technology....A major progression in the cinema of simulation..."-- Andrew Osmond, Sight and Sound Beowulf | List Price | $16.99 (You save $4.20) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2007 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  120820  | | CD Universe Part number | 7966329 | | Catalog number | 7906920 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 15, 2009 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 114 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; Unrated | | Movie Details | Color; Director's Cut; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled; Unrated; Halloween 3D Lenticular Packaging |
Beowulf Movie Review  GREAT BLU-RAY DEMO DISC
Rather sad that many people avoid this movie due to it's "animated" nature - Yes, a great deal of time, effort, and master special effects were spent in the production - however the result is an absolutely gorgeous example of modern film-making - Nothing yet developed can properly display this breathtaking film except BLU-RAY - It is impossible to describe the vivid colors and sharp detail -CHECK THIS ONE OUT!!!!
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 Who cares
Who cares about the CG. The story is what matters, and considering I just finished reading the epic poem it is based off of, i have to say, the director did stray from the source material SOME, but in terms of straying, he didnt stray all that much. Overall, a great movie to watch that deals with a long lost time where honor, glory, and kinship was all that mattered.
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Beowulf could be a one of Kratos' lieutenants
A new and interesting take on an old favorite. The intense action sequences coupled with well composed music make the experience jaw dropping. I think Kratos (GOD OF WAR) would've been proud of him. A bit short, but worth every minute. Definitely a must have especially for any G.O.W. fan.
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This review is for a different format.  Flashy but empty
I wasn't that impressed by the special effects and you can clearly see that all this movie was filmed in a studio. The landscape looked ridiculous, with some horrible flashy orange sunset,so artificial ! Apart from the monster Grendel (greatly animated I have to say), the rest fall apart as the movie goes on...Poor acting from Angelina Jolie as well, just here for the decoration. And Ray Winstone is clearly not as gifted as Gerald Butler.
They tried to do something like 300, with the moral of courage and honor but it sounds...empty! Honeyed, without consistance, like a Ron Howard movie. This incredibly beautiful story deserves much better than that..
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CG Animation is Fantastic
Being a fan of CG animation, this movie surpasses everything I've seen. Movie starts a little slow but gets better as you go. Also has an interesting twist. Can't tell you, you'll have to watch. Worth the money.
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Beowulf DVD Region 1
Director's Cut
Unrated
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
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