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Beowulf
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: 1997
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 An Epic Adventure, October 6, 2008
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Shadow Watcher
Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake
In ANNIE HALL, Woody Allen advises Diane Keaton not to take any college courses where she has to read BEOWULF.
I know whereof he speaks, because I had to read it in one of my English classes and it was boring.
That's certainly not the case with this digitally enhanced live-action movie that takes the legendary tale set in ancient Denmark and makes it one of the most exciting, visually stunning films in recent memory. Not only does director Robert Zemeckis' deliver an epic tale of the world's original hero, but he also gives us the most believable multi-dimensional characters yet seen in a movie that utilizes these computer augmented techniques.
Burly character actor Ray Winstone, who looks nothing like his on-screen image in this film, plays Beowulf, the heroic Thane who slays the monster, Grendel, then makes an unholy pact with his demon mother (Angelina Jolie).
Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn and John Malkovich also play key roles in the strong cast.
- Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (available December 2008)
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MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!, September 29, 2008
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For years we at RiffTrax have lived under the mistaken belief that we are Beowulf. So we were shocked when a cartoon version of Ray Winstone squeezed into a tiny pair of leather battle panties (LBPs) and set us straight in no uncertain terms. And he's right - HE. IS. BEOWULF!! Though it took some getting used to the idea that we are not Beowulf, in all honesty it's been a whole lot more pleasant to come into the office and see pants where one once saw nothing but a sea of LBPs.
But if you haven't yet exceeded your limit, may we suggest you download our hilarious new RiffTrax for Beowulf in which a fully-clothed Mike, Kevin and Bill take on our less-than-clothed hero, his extremely unclothed lizardy paramour (played with big-boobs gusto by Digilina Jolie), and a disappointingly unclothed Anthony Hopkins.
IT! IS! FUNNY!!!
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It's Beowulf + Bluray~! , September 29, 2008
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If you have not seen Beowulf yet, it is the best chance to watch it on Bluray. If you have seen Beowulf already it is the best time to own it. Why? It's on Bluray. Watch the one of the best movie with the best quality on the market now.
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 A huge disappointment-should have been rated R for sexual content, September 27, 2008
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I agree with most of the other 1 star reviews. I had just finished reading the epic to my sons, ages 10 and 12, and thought I would follow it up with the movie, but we couldn't even finish it because of the lewdness and nakedness! Imagine Beowulf fighting Grendel naked! How absurd. The epic has Beowulf, Hrothgar and others as NOBLE, honorable men; they are far from noble in this version. The animation makes it sickening to watch as well.
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Great looking movie and fantastic in HD!!!, September 13, 2008
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This movie is really good, and seeing it in superior HD makes it even more enjoyable. The DC of the movie is just more blood and guts, so I can't say its superior to anything the regular version has to offer...minus the visuals of course.
I have to say though the movie experience that comes with this movie which is not available in the bluray version is fantastic. Again, its interesting how 8 months after bluray bought out Warner Bros. they still don't have all the features and niceidies that HDDVD had from day one. Still a crying shame but oh well.
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