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Beowulf (Director's Cut) [HD DVD] | ![Beowulf (Director's Cut) [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GBq8nbprL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Robin Wright Penn, Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Bilezikjian, Brice Martin
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy Used: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  206 reviews
Sales Rank: 5372
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 114
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 132324
UPC: 097361323244
EAN: 0097361323244
ASIN: B0011QC9U6
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2007
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: SOME MARKS BUT PLAY GREAT SHIPS FAST! ALL PRODUCTS GUARANTEED!
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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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BEOWULF (HD DVD) (DVD HD)
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 Beowulf; violent but artfully done July 25, 2008
The unrated version of Beowulf is more graphic than the theatrical release but it is the same story. The artwork is astounding and it is easy to forgot that these are not live actors you are watching. The story is well done too. It might be a fun game though to count how many times the hero declares himself "Beowulf".
 Amazing Story July 17, 2008
This movie was awesome to watch. I also enjoyed watching how they made this film as they had a tight budget.
good movie bad tellin of epic July 11, 2008
this is a good movie dont get me wrong there but considering the historical treasure that is the epic of beaowulf this film came no where near honoring the story that has been dated back b4 written lanuage!! one of the oldest stories and they just killed it..... if u watch the movie please read the poem by reading it youll get a more indepth vision of this great story.but as i said its a good movie but a badd version of beaowulf..left me in a state of limbo..
 Beowulf... woof.... woof July 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie has great graphics, great actors/actresses (Hopkins, Jolie, etc), great writers (Writer of the comic, Sandman).... but it doesn't work. It is like mixing pizza and ice cream together because they are your favorite foods. Unfortunately.... Beowulf is a dog. Avoid this movie unless you are renting.
 Hwaet! This is terrible! July 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This re-telling of the great tale of Beowulf is an utter failure in every way. The animation is dank, dark, dull. The characters look more like uncomfortable robots than imitations of living creatures. The basic story is trashed and Grendel's mother (the animated Jolie) is ridiculous. Read the epic itself* or "Grendel" by John Gardner. Or see the movie "Beowulf and Grendel", but skip this one.
*There is a decent poetic translation by Seamus Heaney... but read a prose translation if you have to!
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