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Beowulf [Blu-ray]

starring: Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover, Angelina Jolie, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins
directed by: Robert Zemeckis

: Beowulf [Blu-ray]
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097361386249
Format: AC-3, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Running Time: 114 minutes
Sales Rank: 5504
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2007



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Paramount Beowulf (Blu-ray) (Widescreen, Director's Cut) In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, 'Beowulf'. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrathof 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(R) winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale inthe 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, BrendanGleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother.

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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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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Cool dvd
Ok - I will admit that Angelina Jolie was a big draw, but I would have seen this movie any ways. The ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Beowulf Dvd Review
Special effects are decent, any resemblance to the actual story is purely coincidental! Too bad, as ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - what they can do with computers..
If you look at this movie closley you'll see that it is animated. when i saw the previews i didn't know ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great action with a mid-evil theme!
This movie ranks with the movie 300! Great CGI, with a feel of 3-D at times. A must for your movie files. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - I am beowolf!!!
This movie has to be my all time favorite movie. I love animation. Until i saw this movie I thought the japanese ... Read More

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