Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut) |  | Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  306 reviews
Sales Rank: 14269
Format: Widescreen, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 097361323145
UPC: 097361323145
EAN: 0097361323145
ASIN: B0011NVC9I
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 26, 2008
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BEOWULF (DVD) (WS/UR/DIRECTORS CUT)
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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 Fetzer
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 A fresh take on a classic epic poem February 10, 2010
Yousif A. Hassan (Boston, MA USA)
I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. The depiction of Grendel as a tragic figure who had no choice but to be as he was, and do as he did, added depth and tragedy which made the movie more accessible. Similarly, the Fire-Dragon's vindictive sentiment and the Water Demon's sad loneliness were all elements that were not conveyed in previous film attempts. Ray Winstone convincing as Beowulf - pompous, boastful, vulnerable, tragic, loyal, and caring.
The art style's 3D take will either wow you or annoy you. It gives off, at first, the impression of a very very good-looking video game - but the more you watch the more you realize that this is artistic bend on live-action acting. It grew on me the more I watched it and it allowed the director to do amazing effects seamlessly and believably. There is a method to the madness.
The Blu-ray is nothing short of spectacular. The video pops from the screen, color depth is good and saturated, and detail is plentiful. The audio is amazing, with excellent surround spacing and depth as well. The blu-ray also contains some interesting (albeit short) hi-def extras.
 Just Awful February 6, 2010
Margot (Erie, PA United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
300 reviews already - I'll be brief. This movie is just bloody awful! Don't waste your money, for God's sake!
The graphics aren't impressive (the characters appear plastic and stiff), the characters aren't sympathetic or interesting (except, as the other reviewer said, for Grendel), and I can't figure out how the hell Zemeckis got so many big stars to be in it. Their acting ability doesn't overcome the lack of emotion in their characters' plastic faces, leaving me unable to connect with any of them.
If you can find it used for $1, then buy it and watch it with friends, so you can make fun of it together. Otherwise, ugh, skip it entirely!
 Beowulf December 18, 2009
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie is a classic. The script was clever in the way it wove layers upon the original telling, It was a good movie with action, violence, romance, and I think a little humor.
Not for lovers of the poem December 13, 2009
shamy4
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Okay, I am not a huge fan of the original poem, but the movie was far worse than the story I remember. They really should have called it something else, because this was not the story of Beowulf. Also, the change of Grendels' mother from a monster to a sex goddess with built-in stilettos really killed the movie for me; I really don't think that was meant to be funny, but I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Maybe if I hadn't read the original story, I would have seen the story in a new light, but that's not the case here. Rent the movie and decide for yourself, but be careful if you ever sit through this movie with a group of English majors...although it does make for an interesting get together. lol.
disc won't read December 9, 2009
seagoat8888 (los angeles, ca United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I worked on this movie so I was excited to own it. But guess what, the disc won't read in my computer's blu-ray drive. The firmware is current, and plenty of other blu-ray discs read fine. This format is crap, really isn't ready for release yet. Thanks, Paramount!
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