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 Beowulf [2007] (DVD)
Description: Genre: Action & Adventure / Theatrical Release: 2007 / Director: Robert Zemeckis / Actors: Ray Winstone, Anthony ... more  Beowulf [2007] (DVD) ... Hopkins ... / DVD released 17 March, 2008 at Warner Home Video / Features of the DVD: PAL / Spectacular animated action scenes turn the ancient epic poem Beowulf into a modern fantasy movie, while motion-capture technology transforms plump actor Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast) into a burly Nordic warrior. When a Danish kingdom is threatened by the monster Grendel (voiced and physicalised by Crispin Glover, River's Edge), Beowulf--lured by the promise of heroic glory--comes to rescue them. He succeeds, but falls prey to the seductive power of Grendel's mother, played by Angelina Jolie... and as Jolie's pneumatically animated form rises from an underground lagoon with demon-claw high heels, it becomes clear that we're leaving the original epic far, far behind. Regrettably, the motion-capture process has made only modest improvements since The Polar Express; while the characters' eyes no longer look so flat and zombie-like, their faces remain inexpressive and movements are still wooden. As a result, the most effective sequences feature wildly animated battles and the most vivid character is Grendel, whose grotesqueness ends up making him far more sympathetic than any of the mannequin-like human beings. The meant-to-be-titillating images of a naked Jolie resemble an inflatable doll more than a living, breathing woman (or succubus, as the case may be). But the fights--particularly Grendel's initial assault on the celebration hut--pop with lushly animated gore and violence. Also featuring the CGI-muffled talents of Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs), Robin Wright Penn (The Princess Bride), and John Malkovich (Dangerous Liaisons). --Bret FetzerNewest Review: ... overcrowded and runs out of any entertaining factors. Well judging by this we have alittle while longer before that happens. ... more ... Although far form the best movie in the world or even in the genre Beowolf captures the imagination and boasts an array of talent too.
The story is of a warrior known as Beowolf who is lured to rescue ethe Danish kingdom when it becomes under attack by the mighty monstor Grendel. The chance ot become a hero and worshipped is too much for Beowolf to turn down so he takes on Grendel only to then be seduced by the charms of Grendels mother.
The animation whilst certainly not poor, isn't as good as some movies that ...more |
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Release Date: 2008-04-07, Rating Suitable for 12 years and over, |
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Beowulf [2007] (DVD): Animation at its best! (786 words)
by katygriff - written on 29.01.08 (Very useful, 79 readings)
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Ok so I went to go and see Beowulf at the cinema purely because I was intrigued that it was a film based on a poem. I personally had never heard of it but my friend had and said she couldn't really see how they could make a film out of it. I know now that there are quite a few adaptations but I had never seen them. So I read the poem before going to see the film which got me confused but then when I watched the film I loved it and found it to be so much fun to watch and here is why. Ok so the story is that there is a monster called Grendel who seems to terrorise a community of people. The king is fed up with this and calls on hero Beowulf to rid the place ...
Beware of Beowulf (1032 words)
by rleigh - written on 20.03.08 (Very useful, 79 readings)
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In November 2007 director Robert Zemeckis brought us the hit film that is 'Beowulf'. It is based on the Old English epic poem of the same name and was captured in a similar way as was utilised by Zemeckis in his 2004 film 'The Polar Express'. I'm not usually a massive fan of motion capture films, but as soon as I saw the trailer for this film I just knew that I had to see it. 'Beowulf' really captured my imagination and as I prepared to view it I think that to say I was excited would be a gross understatement. Cast in this film are people such as John Malkovich, Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, and even Anthony Hopkins. With this being a motion picture, none ...
Beowulf [2007] (DVD): Beowulf (472 words)
by Gangsta-ash - written on 02.01.08 (Very useful, 126 readings)
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Beowulf 2007 Directed by Robert Zemeckis Animation by Stephen Enticott Running Time: 1 hr. 53 min Distributor: Warner Bros Distributors Ltd Certificate: 12A Release date: 16/11/2007 Cast: Brendan Gleeson - Wiglaf Anthony Hopkins - King Hrothgar Ray Winstone - Beowulf Robin Wright Penn - Queen Wealthow John Malkovich - Unferth Crispin Glover - Grendel Angelina Jolie - Grendel's Mother Alison Lohman - Ursula Charlotte Salt - Estrith Rik Young - Eofor Dominic Keating - Old Cain Chris Coppola - Olaf Greg Ellis - Garmund Leslie ...
