Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)
by Robert Zemeckis
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Actor: Anthony Hopkins, Brice Martin, John Bilezikjian, Ray Winstone, Robin Wright PennDirector: Robert Zemeckis
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 114 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-26
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Paramount
Movie Reviews of Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)
Movie Review: Beowulf Movie Vs. Beowulf Poem
Summary: 3 Stars
I was extremely excited when I heard Beowulf was going to make it to the big screen. There had been so many failed attempts to do this epic poem justice. There was Beowulf starring Christopher Lambert in 1999 and Beowulf and Grendel Starring Gerard Butler in 2005. Both films had such promise, but I was ultimately disappointed with the changes made to the perfectly entertaining epic poem of Beowulf which in my opinion was brooding and mysterious. Finally we come to the Robert Zemeckis film of Beowulf. It was entertaining in it's own way, but ultimately fell short of what it could have been. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed this film to a degree, but it wasn't as entertaining as reading Beowulf the epic poem. Zemeckis has given us so many great films, but I believe he dropped the ball on this one. If you like fantasy movies you'll like this movie, but don't expect it to do the poem justice. I had to disassociate myself with the poem to enjoy this film.
Summary of Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)
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 physicalized 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 FetzerIn the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle throughout the ages, immortalizing the name Beowulf. Academy Award? winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language with the most modern technology, advancing the cinematic forum through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. A stellar cast is led by Ray Winstone ("The Departed," "Sexy Beast") in the title role. Joining him are Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins as the cursed King Hrothgar, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother.
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