Beowulf (2007)
Animated violence, sexual references
| Director: | Robert Zemeckis |
| Actors: | Crispin Glover, Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Ray Winstone |
Pride is the curse. The Old English epic poem, which is thought to have been written in the 8th century is reimagined from acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman. BEOWULF chronicles the exploits of Beowulf (Ray Winstone), a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the indomitable monster Grendel (Crispin Glover).
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 114mins |
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| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (65)
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Gayle
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I found this Film rather overblown and turgid. the story was a strange mix , that I don't think the makers brought of.
I didn't mide the photography, but the whole cartoon like overlay was a rather distracting.
On the whole not one of my favorate Films.
Bron
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Keep trying to write a review for this but can't get it to save. I give up.
June
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An excellent movie, looks real but animated or whatever you call it, anyhow it's a good story or tale and keeps you interested and not fall asleep.
Eleanor D.
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Love this movie! Obviously it's only one of the beowulf tales, but still the animation is awesome, and who doesn't love a bit of Ray Winstone!!!
Shirley
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Great to look at. Ray Winstone has never looked so good! Interesting story. Violent in parts but acceptable because of the animation.
Nigel W
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Didn't start promisingly but improved as it went on. I am ambivalent about the animation style which is like watching a computer game. The story line reminded me a bit of The Forbidden Planet. 3.5 stars
Peter F.
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An OK movie about Nordic legends...not for the purist but has merit in the animation and action scenes...the monster Grendel was the star and Jolie was luscious!!....a 8/10 from me
Michelle H.
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I thought this movie was interesting being animated. Very realistic animation. I enjoyed this movie, plenty of action, and a great story.
Cameron S.
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I have to say it was a good movie, although - agreed with the others, the film wasn't as good as the book! which is suprising. I would have thought the movie would have been better. Also I have to say, this one isn't a good one for the youngsters or even the tender hearted women - its gruesome at points... I caught my fair lady being squeamish and closing her eyes quite a lot.
Linda B.
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An interesting take on an old tale. Very enjoyable movie with well executed animation (for the most part). Leave any preconceived ideas about the original story behind and just go along for the ride and you won't be disappointed.
Heather T.
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This good for an animation, the characters were life like yet so real, it was better than Gerard Butler version.
Chloe
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It was different. I dont know that i would reccommend it to others, but I quite enjoyed it. Graphics were amazing, story was very mythical/ethereal. Strange... but entertaining.
Tania
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Really enjoyed this animation with a twist
Christine
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Good graphics and a very interesting story. Would recommend for people who like action films
Eng O.
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Good action animation movie with plenty of gore and violence. I haven't read the poem so I had no preconceived ideas when watching the movie. Angelina Jolie fans will like the brief moments when you see her appear.
Satadru R.
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Fantastic animation looks almost real. Great action and story. U cant be disappointed . Loved it.
John L.
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No the best movie that I have ever seen, would not recommended it. I do enjoy these types of movie Kingdom Of Heaven, Gladiator,300,
Adele D.
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interesting movie
Michael K.
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Like science fantasy interspersed with great computeranime?? Then you've got it in this one. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Hailey O.
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Story line left a little to be desired. CGI was excelent. Worth watching
ka-tet
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As the oldest surviving work of fiction, penned in what would later evolve into the English language I was curious about this film. Towards the conclusion I was imagining it as a story much older, evoking such romanictism is one of this movies strengths.
Annemarie M.
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I admit, two reason behind me watching this. The animination (so life like) and to see Angelina Jolie (even it she is only an amination). And on both counts I wasnt disappointed. Its a good story even if you don't know that "background"
Sheik M.
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turned out to be a cartoon flick
Sean D.
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When I first started watching I didnt realise this was the animated version. But for some reason it kept me gripped. Fantastic technology and the use of real life actors was great.
Natasha F.
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Though the interpretation might not have been accurate it's great to have the ancient fables available for the masses.The animation was a treat.
Lee-Anne M.
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one of the worst movies Ive ever seen
Jennie F.
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i did not remember adding this movie to my queue and almost did not watch it past the first five minutes asI do not usually watch animations.I am so glad I perservered and became engrossed in the fantasy. jolie's character was so scary.Has opened my mind to the posibility of animation.
Maureen S.
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B Grade
Colin Y.
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Interesting, almost photo-realistic animation. Fantasy horror is not quite my cup of tea.
David R.
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Strip away the Wow Factor from the CGI animation (which is not as impressive as I had anticipated), and you are left with a film that fails to leave a lasting impression on the viewer in any way. The film, which declares itself to be set in the 10th century, is filled to the brim with anachronisms.
While this was undoubtedly an entertaining film when it was available in full 3D in select theatres, watching it in 2D at home was singularly unimpressive. Trite 3D tricks, such as the spear and pointy rooftop, probably had moviegoers flinching in their seats, but they simply seem silly and unnecessary at home.
Brian H.
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While I appreciated the animation in this film, I cannot see what the interpolation of the eternal feminine does to the orignal narrative of the poem except bring the saga of heroes down to the popcorn level. Still you could play "spot the anachronism"!
Julia B.
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Animation was very good. A little on the dark side but enjoyable
Luisa E.
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I know nothing about the original. Found this interesting.
Charles T.
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Storryline was very thin but enjoyable escapism
Scott P.
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Good movie, but not what I expected. Very good animation though.
Paul D.
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hollywood just loves to screw with storylines, I read the graphic novel before watching this film, and i'm glad i did, Enjoyable, even if over done by hollywood
Naomi M.
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Thoroughly enjoyed it
Mark P.
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Great animation. You can make your own interpretation at the end though. Jolie is hot whether animated or live.
Kevin D.
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Once I got past the animation quality (lack thereof) it was easy to follow the story. The actors playing the parts were easy to recognise - Hopkins, La Jolie, Gleeson but Beowulf looks nothing like Ray Winstone - more like Sean Bean... OK but clunky
Julie-Ann F.
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Not bad. A bit slow to start but once you get into it quite a good story. Loved the realism of the computer animation.
Denis M.
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I think it was an awsome movie, it's got the thing i like most in a movie horror!!!
Kristy
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Not my sort of movie at all but I actually thought this wasnt to bad. Worth watching.
Dean B.
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well it wasnt wat i thought, story line was good, mediocre acting, graphics great...
Brett O.
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I found this literally unwatchable due to the creepiness of the animation.
Heather S.
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Enjoyable
Sky I.
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Totally unengaging - using real actors would have been more appropriate
James R.
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I know it was done very well, but it seemed such a shame to animate this story. Ray Winstone may disagree - they certainly buffed him up a bit, but animating a naked Angelina Jolie? Who thought that was a good idea? I did actually enjoy the movie, but with Beowulf flying through the air like Spiderman, it just seemed a bit cartoonish at times.
Shane T.
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Matt T.
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Stylistically a brave move to make this into a cgi/animated film, which doesn't quite work due to the inferior cgi (compare this to 300 where at least you have dare I say more realism in terms of movement & scale). In other words, if I have to watch one more column of horses moving in exact precision of footfall & motion I shall scream! fast-=paced & quite watchable, better cgi would have earned a higher rating.
Nikola S.
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Animation was awesome, but as good as the animation was the film left many unanswered questions. It's not a film I would recommend to watch if your'e wanting a good story.
Alfred S.
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Vastly overrated film that when the CGI animation is taken away leaves a barebones story that left me unsatified and disappointed. Felt like I'd just watched an incomplete demo of a great new animation technique.
What is this ridiculous modern compulsion that has film-makers invest so much into CGI effects yet so little in to the actual story and script.
Melissa T.
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Was ok, could've been so much better. Didn't live upto the hype for me, alot of unanswered questions. Worth watching once.
Matthew B.
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Beautifully crafted film with impressive animation and sound. Enjoy this as a great action adventure interpretation of a very old story originally told as a poem. Wouldn't recommend it for the kids though!
Sheila B.
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I didn't like this movie at all found it very boring
Geoff E.
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forget the knockers.
if you want to be entertained.......
this is as good as it gets
Allan H.
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As someone who hasn't read the poem, I found the movie to be quite good. Animation was good, especially how they modeled the character's faces to the people doing the voices. Worth a watch.
Andrew H.
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Probably closer to 2 and 1/2 stars for me. CGI was very well done but it was all just a bit silly. Although Beowulf fighting Grendel in the buff reminded me of Borat's nude wrestle...
Sharon W.
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Absolute crap
Okto F.
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Excellent - With all the nudity and sex oriented scene it's not the same as main stream animation, which I enjoy. Though being an animation the story have a classic feeling.
Aaron L.
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Really well made movie.Enjoyed it a heap.Missed out heaps from poem,and left a few unanswered questions.However,this didnt take to much away from what it was made to be.An fantasy,action animation.If thats what your after, watch it and you wont be dissapointed(I wasnt).
Michael W.
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Awesome movie.
Loved the characters, the animation, the actors and the action.
The ending was ambiguous but well executed.
I hope someone produces The Hobbit with this animation!
Kylie W.
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Disappointing.
Paul G.
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Interesting action movie, The animation is very good. Felt though that it could have been better, felt like so many questions were not answered.
Thilakshan J.
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If you want accuracy - read the poem. Nothing can be as accurate. If you want to see something that inspired someone to make their personal interpretation, enjoy.
Helen B.
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Beowulf-purists should be warned that this is not a particularly faithful adaptation of the original text - the point of the movie is the animation. Those who appreciate animation will find it worth watching just for that, but others may find it dull. There is, however, an extremely amusing game of 'hide the willy' in the fight scene between Beowulf and Grendel as the animators go to extraordinary lenghts to preserve the naked Beowulf's modesty.